The Championship Series is the biggest Fortnite event, and if you’re a fan of Fortnite tournaments, you’re going to want to know how to watch or join in on the action. Here are all the details for you!
All Fortnite Championship Series 2024 details
The Fortnite Championship Series is a big deal for serious Fortnite players because it’s their chance to prove their skills and earn a mind-blowing reward. With $7,675,000 in the prize pool, it’s bound to be another intense championship, whether you choose to join in or watch it all go down.
How to qualify for the FNCS
The Fortnite Championship Series welcomes all the best Fortnite players around, and that could very well be you! However, to compete and qualify for the FNCS, you’ll need to meet some requirements and ensure you complete the steps leading up to the big day:
- Be at least Platinum I rank in Ranked Battle Royale
Once you reach a qualifying position in the Majors by being the proper rank, you will move on to the Qualifiers, Semi-Finals, and then the Grand Finals. If you can move on to the next round will depend on your performance and where you sit on the leaderboard. You will earn Series Points based on your performance and be placed on the leaderboard accordingly. Here are the qualifying ranks:
NA/EU Qualifiers
| Round | Qualifying |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rank Platinum I+ in Battle Royale |
| 2 | Top 2,000 teams |
| 3 | Top 1,000 teams |
| 4 | Top 250 teams |
OCE/ASIA/ME/BR Qualifiers
| Round | Qualifying |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rank Platinum I+ in Battle Royale |
| 2 | Top 1,000 teams |
| 3 | Top 250 teams |
| 4 | N/A |
As you move on to the Semi-Finals, things narrow down even further, requiring players to be in the top 50 on the leaderboard and upward. With upper and lower Semi-Final rounds, it will continue to slim things down until the best of the best remain and go on to the Grand Finals.
Grand Finals Qualifiers
| Region | Major 1 | Major 2 | Major 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA-Central | 1st | 1st-3rd | 1st-10th |
| EU | 1st-2nd | 1st-5th | 1st-10th |
| Asia | 1st | 1st | 1st-3rd |
| ME | 1st | 1st | 1st-3rd |
| BR | 1st | 1st | 1st-3rd |
| OCE | 1st | 1st | 1st-2nd |
FNCS 2024 Schedule
The whole Championship will take place across several days, allowing each round to take a couple of days to complete. This is how long each stage will take:
- Open Qualifier 1 – 3 Days
- Open Qualifier 2 – 3 Days
- Bye Week – 11+ Days (No Competitions)
- Semi-Finals – 3 Days
- Grand Finals – 2 Days
If you’re wondering about the exact dates the Championship rounds are taking place, we have the full schedules for all the Majors and regions for you here:
Major 1 NA/EU Schedule
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Round 1 of Open Qualifier 1 | January 26, 2024 |
| Round 2 of Open Qualifier 1 | January 27, 2024 |
| Round 3 of Open Qualifier 1 | January 27, 2024 |
| Round 4 of Open Qualifier 1 | January 28, 2024 |
| Round 1 of Open Qualifier 2 | February 2, 2024 |
| Round 2 of Open Qualifier 2 | February 3, 2024 |
| Round 3 of Open Qualifier 2 | February 3, 2024 |
| Round 4 of Open Qualifier 4 | February 4, 2024 |
| Bye Week | February 5-15, 2024 |
| Round 1 of Upper Semis and Lower Semis | February 16, 2024 |
| Round 2 of Upper Semis and Lower Semis | February 17, 2024 |
| Round 4 of Upper Semis and Lower Semis | February 18, 2024 |
| Grand Finals | February 24-25, 2024 |
Major 1 OCE/ASIA/ME/BR Schedule
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Round 1 of Open Qualifier 1 | January 26, 2024 |
| Round 2 of Open Qualifier 1 | January 27, 2024 |
| Round 3 of Open Qualifier 1 | January 28, 2024 |
| Round 4 of Open Qualifier 1 | N/A |
| Round 1 of Open Qualifier 2 | February 2, 2024 |
| Round 2 of Open Qualifier 2 | February 3, 2024 |
| Round 3 of Open Qualifier 2 | February 4, 2024 |
| Round 4 of Open Qualifier 4 | N/A |
| Bye Week | February 5-15, 2024 |
| Round 1 of Upper Semis and Lower Semis | February 16, 2024 |
| Round 2 of Upper Semis and Lower Semis | February 17, 2024 |
| Round 4 of Upper Semis and Lower Semis | February 18, 2024 |
| Grand Finals | February 24-25, 2024 |
Major 2 NA/EU Schedule
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Round 1 of Open Qualifier 1 | April 12, 2024 |
| Round 2 of Open Qualifier 1 | April 13, 2024 |
| Round 3 of Open Qualifier 1 | April 13, 2024 |
| Round 4 of Open Qualifier 1 | April 14, 2024 |
| Round 1 of Open Qualifier 2 | April 19, 2024 |
| Round 2 of Open Qualifier 2 | April 20, 2024 |
| Round 3 of Open Qualifier 2 | April 20, 2024 |
| Round 4 of Open Qualifier 4 | April 21, 2024 |
| Bye Week | April 22-May 2, 2024 |
| Round 1 of Upper Semis and Lower Semis | May 3, 2024 |
| Round 2 of Upper Semis and Lower Semis | May 4, 2024 |
| Round 4 of Upper Semis and Lower Semis | May 5, 2024 |
| Grand Finals | May 11-12, 2024 |
Major 2 OCE/ASIA/ME/BR Schedule
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Round 1 of Open Qualifier 1 | April 12, 2024 |
| Round 2 of Open Qualifier 1 | April 13, 2024 |
| Round 3 of Open Qualifier 1 | April 14, 2024 |
| Round 4 of Open Qualifier 1 | N/A |
| Round 1 of Open Qualifier 2 | April 19, 2024 |
| Round 2 of Open Qualifier 2 | April 20, 2024 |
| Round 3 of Open Qualifier 2 | April 21, 2024 |
| Round 4 of Open Qualifier 4 | N/A |
| Bye Week | April 22-May 2, 2024 |
| Round 1 of Upper Semis and Lower Semis | May 3, 2024 |
| Round 2 of Upper Semis and Lower Semis | May 4, 2024 |
| Round 4 of Upper Semis and Lower Semis | May 5, 2024 |
| Grand Finals | May 11-12, 2024 |
Major 3 NA/EU Schedule
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Round 1 of Open Qualifier 1 | June 14, 2024 |
| Round 2 of Open Qualifier 1 | June 14, 2024 |
| Round 3 of Open Qualifier 1 | June 15, 2024 |
| Round 4 of Open Qualifier 1 | June 16, 2024 |
| Round 1 of Open Qualifier 2 | June 21, 2024 |
| Round 2 of Open Qualifier 2 | June 21, 2024 |
| Round 3 of Open Qualifier 2 | June 22, 2024 |
| Round 4 of Open Qualifier 4 | June 23, 2024 |
| Bye Weeks | June 24-July 18, 2024 |
| Round 1 of Upper Semis and Lower Semis | July 19, 2024 |
| Round 2 of Upper Semis and Lower Semis | July 20, 2024 |
| Round 4 of Upper Semis and Lower Semis | July 21, 2024 |
| Grand Finals | July 27-28, 2024 |
Major 3 OCE/ASIA/ME/BR Schedule
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Round 1 of Open Qualifier 1 | June 14, 2024 |
| Round 2 of Open Qualifier 1 | June 15, 2024 |
| Round 3 of Open Qualifier 1 | June 16, 2024 |
| Round 4 of Open Qualifier 1 | N/A |
| Round 1 of Open Qualifier 2 | June 21, 2024 |
| Round 2 of Open Qualifier 2 | June 22, 2024 |
| Round 3 of Open Qualifier 2 | June 23, 2024 |
| Round 4 of Open Qualifier 4 | N/A |
| Bye Weeks | June 24-July 18, 2024 |
| Round 1 of Upper Semis and Lower Semis | July 19, 2024 |
| Round 2 of Upper Semis and Lower Semis | July 20, 2024 |
| Round 4 of Upper Semis and Lower Semis | July 21, 2024 |
| Grand Finals | July 27-28, 2024 |
How to watch the FNCS
If you aren’t competing and you want to check out the action of the event, you can watch the live streams of the competition on multiple platforms provided by Epic Games. These streams will take place at specific times while the rounds are happening. Here’s where you can watch:
(You can also catch some clips and announcements on the Twitter page, Facebook page, and TikTok.)
Tune in to root for your favorite players and see who becomes the new Fortnite champions. There will also be Community Cups taking place in-game for players to earn exclusive cosmetics and prizes as well. Join in on all the fun starting January 26, 2024!
Looking for more Fortnite content? Check out our guides on Fortnite Tournament Schedule or All Fortnite Chapter 5 Ranked Rewards – How to get them!