RLCS Boston Major 2026: Biggest Esports Event Comes to Massachusetts

16 elite Rocket League teams compete for $354k prize pool and exclusive in-game content drops

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The first Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) Major Event in 2026 will officially take place in Boston, Massachusetts from February 19-22. 16 of the strongest teams on the planet will compete for a $354,000 prize pool, with the winner taking home $102,000 and 30 crucial RLCS Circuit points. The tournament will feature a group stage followed by a playoff "Final Eight" format, with the top teams getting an advantage. Favorites include defending champions NRG, the surging Karmine Corp, and the experienced Team Falcons, but dark horse teams like Five Fears could provide surprises.

Why it matters

The RLCS Boston Major is one of the biggest esports events of the year, drawing top Rocket League teams from around the world to compete on the global stage. The tournament format and high stakes prize pool make it a must-watch event for fans, while the exclusive in-game content drops and collectible items create a unique experience for viewers. The diversity of the teams competing also highlights the global growth of Rocket League as an esport.

The details

To qualify for the RLCS Boston Major, teams had to compete in open qualifiers, with the likes of Karmine Corp, Gentle Mates, Team Vitality, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Geekay Esports, NRG, Shopify Rebellion, Spacestation Gaming, FURIA, MIBR, Team Falcons, Twisted Minds, PWR, Project Delacruz, and Five Fears earning their spots. The tournament will feature a group stage with four groups of four teams playing a round-robin format, with the top two from each group advancing to the "Final Eight" playoff bracket. Matches in the playoffs will be best-of-four series, with the Grand Final winner taking home $102,000 and 30 RLCS Circuit points.

  • The RLCS Boston Major will take place from February 19-22, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts.

The players

NRG

The 2025 Rocket League World Champions, NRG are considered one of the favorites to win the RLCS Boston Major after taking two regional tournaments in a row.

Karmine Corp

The French organization Karmine Corp are riding high after winning the RLCS Kick-Off Weekend and will look to continue their momentum at the Boston Major.

Team Falcons

The experienced Team Falcons squad knows what it takes to win majors and will be seeking revenge after their loss in the last Rocket League World Cup final.

Five Fears

The daring newcomers from Africa, Five Fears, burst onto the scene last November and could provide a surprise at the Boston Major.

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The takeaway

The RLCS Boston Major is shaping up to be one of the most exciting esports events of the year, with top teams from around the world competing for a massive prize pool and exclusive in-game content. Fans will be on the edge of their seats to see if the favorites can deliver or if an underdog team can pull off a surprise victory.