RLCS makes North American return with 2025 Raleigh Major slated for June

The highest level of competitive Rocket League will be on display in North Carolina later this year, with Raleigh playing host to the second RLCS Major of 2025 in June.

It's the first time the capital city will host a major Rocket League tournament. 16 of the world's best Rocket League teams will descend on Raleigh to play for the lion's share of a $351,000 USD prize pool. Also up for grabs: RLCS points that will dictate whether a team qualifies for the Rocket League World Championship in September.

The Raleigh Major will run from June 26 to 29, with the final two days playing out in front of a 20,000-strong crowd at the Lenovo Center. By the end of the major, one team will walk away with a cool $102,000 and 36 RLCS Points, getting them further ahead in the race for the World Championships.

Qualifiers for the Raleigh Major begin April 18 with sign-ups rolling out after the first major of the year in Birmingham wraps up. Further qualifier details can be found here.

Raleigh is fast establishing itself as a major player in North American esports. Rocket League will now be added to the list of esports that have called the city home at least once, with Call of Duty, Halo, and Dota 2 just some of the games passing through over the years.

Rocket League has swung by the U.S. before, with 2024's World Championship, won by Team BDS, held at Fort Worth, Texas in September. San Diego, Los Angeles, and Newark have also hosted RLCS events in the past.

Tickets for the RLCS 2025 Raleigh Major start at just $59.50 for a standard ticket, which covers both days. VIP tickets are also available with extra perks, while all attendees can pick up a merch bundle for an additional $50 including a tote bag, hat, badge, and poster.

The presale for tickets begins on Jan. 20, with the general sale open Jan.22. Head to Ticketmaster to get your hands on them!

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