Thousands Attend Rocket League Championship Series at BU's Agganis Arena

The global esports event featured the world's top Rocket League teams competing for a $350,000 prize.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Thousands of esports fans attended the Rocket League Championship Series, the official global circuit of one of the world's most watched esports, at Boston University's Agganis Arena on Saturday. The event brought the most elite Rocket League teams from around the world to compete in the 'soccer with rocket-powered cars' game, with a $350,000 prize on the line.

Why it matters

Hosting major international esports events like the Rocket League Championship Series helps cement Boston's reputation as a hub for competitive gaming and digital entertainment. The event draws thousands of passionate fans and highlights the growing popularity and professionalization of esports worldwide.

The details

The Boston Major is the first global stop of the 2026 Rocket League Championship Series season and one of only a handful of RLCS events hosted in the U.S. this year. The competition featured the world's best Rocket League players and teams vying for the $350,000 prize pool.

  • The Rocket League Championship Series event took place on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

BLAST

The company that organized the Rocket League Championship Series event.

Alexis 'Zen' Bernier

A player on one of the winning teams from France.

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What they’re saying

“It's a great thing to host big events like this .. the world's best players Come from all around the world competing.. it's the best of video gaming and the best of esports all put together.”

— Leo Matlock, Chief Business Officer, BLAST

“I'm pretty happy .. not a bad team and we go to top 4.”

— Alexis 'Zen' Bernier

What’s next

The Rocket League Championship Series will continue with additional global events throughout the 2026 season, leading up to the World Championship finals.

The takeaway

Boston's hosting of the Rocket League Championship Series underscores the city's growing prominence as a destination for major esports competitions, further cementing its reputation as a hub for digital entertainment and competitive gaming.