Epic Games and BLAST have announced that the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) is returning to London’s Copper Box Arena this December.
The kickoff event runs from December 9 to 13, 2026, and fans can watch in person from December 11 to 13. Twenty top clubs have already been invited, and four more spots will be filled through an open online tournament starting in November. In total, 24 teams will take part in London.
Following the London event, the participating clubs will compete in online regional leagues, with the top 16 teams advancing to a final LAN tournament in 2027. The teams will battle for a share of the $2.5 million prize pool. London’s Copper Box Arena has a strong history of hosting major Rocket League events, having previously welcomed the 2018 World Championship and the 2022 Spring Major.
Justine Simons OBE, London’s Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries, said, “We’re delighted to welcome the Rocket League Club Championships for this brand-new event which will bring fans, players and visitors from around the world to our capital. Major events like these put London’s thriving gaming industries firmly in the spotlight, inspiring the next generation of talent and boosting our hospitality industry as we continue to build a better London for everyone.”
The London announcement comes as Rocket League continues to build momentum around its competitive scene. Rocket League publisher Epic Games and tournament partner BLAST have launched a new “World Championship Bundle” ahead of the RLCS 2026 World Championship, with 100% of its net sales going directly toward the prize pool.
The continued growth of the esports was also highlighted by the recent RLCS Boston Major, which concluded this past weekend at Boston University’s Agganis Arena and set a new viewership record. The event reached a peak of 624,316 concurrent viewers, marking the first time an RLCS broadcast has surpassed the 600,000-viewer milestone.
