The Milk Cup Winter Split is a women’s Fortnite series.
After the success of the circuit's inaugural finals event, The Milk Cup is back with the Winter Split! Here's everything to know about The Milk Cup Winter Split, including the key dates, broadcast information, and more.
The Milk Cup Winter Split schedule
The Winter Split features two qualifier events before the finals. While Qualifier 1 kicks off on Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. PST, Qualifier 2 begins on Dec. 9. Then, the Winter Split Finals event happens on Dec. 16. As for the prize pool, it's $50,000.
The Milk Cup Winter Split | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | November 12, 2024 | 4 p.m. PST |
| Qualifier 2 | December 9, 2024 | 4 p.m. PST |
| Finals | December 16, 2024 | 4 p.m. PST |
Note that the new Qualifier 1 date is Nov. 12 because of Epic Games' recent Fortnite Cash Cup announcement. According to a Milk Cup spokesperson, the new date lets players participate in both events.
“We want to make sure that The Milk Cup continues to uphold its mission to uplift women in gaming and want to make sure that our players have every opportunity to compete," the spokesperson said.
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Fortnite Winter Split format and game mode
In terms of the format, the Winter Split features duos duking it out in Fortnite's Zero Build game mode. All of the matches take place online as well. It should be noted that only U.S. residents can participate in this tournament.
Winter Split Qualifiers explained
According to an official announcement, Qualifier 1 features open signups and concurrent lobbies. Folks can also expect an NFL Red Zone-style broadcast. The circuit then narrows the teams down for Qualifier 2 until there's one remaining lobby. This lobby is for the Winter Split Finals.
Where to watch The Milk Cup Winter Split
To catch all of the Fortnite esports action, fans and supporters can check out the matches on eRena's Twitch channel.
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