RLCS 2026 - Kick-Off Weekend
The RLCS 2026 - Kick-Off Weekend was an unprecedented opening and historic event in the Rocket League World Championship series. This tournament represented the first live and closed Studio LAN event in the history of the series, held to give a fiery start to the 2026 season earlier than usual.
Format
⚔️ Playoff Bracket & Byes
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Format: 8-Team Single-Elimination Bracket.
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Semifinal Byes: The Champions of NA Open 1 and EU Open 1 receive a direct bye into the Semifinals.
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Quarterfinal Byes: The Runner-ups (Finalists) of NA Open 1 and EU Open 1 receive a direct bye into the Quarterfinals.
⏱️ Match Styles
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Early Rounds: Round 1 and Quarterfinal matches are played as Best-of-5 (Bo5).
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The Climax: Semifinals and the Grand Finals elevate to a Best-of-7 (Bo7) series.
💎 Ultimate Prize & Regional Stakes
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Major Qualification: The Kick-Off Weekend Champion earns a direct qualification spot to the Boston Major.
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Regional Advantage: The winning team secures an extra regional slot for their home region at three major global events:
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The Boston Major
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The Paris Major
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The RLCS 2026 World Championship
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