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Karmine Corp are the RLCS 2026 Paris Major Champions
It was always going to be a special night. Paris La Défense Arena, one of Europe's biggest indoor arenas, packed with fans wearing blue. And when Atow punched in the overtime winner to seal a 4-1 Grand Final victory over Twisted Minds, the place absolutely exploded. Karmine Corp are your 2026 RLCS Paris Major champions.
They Came, They Played, They Took Over
The RLCS 2026 Paris Major brought together 16 teams from seven regions competing for a $354,000 prize pool. Karmine Corp entered as one of the favorites, and they wasted no time making that look justified. They swept through Group A with a flawless 3-0 record, crushing FUT Esports and handing Team Vitality an early wake-up call.
In the playoffs, it only got more dominant. They took down Gentle Mates 4-1 in the upper bracket quarterfinals on May 23, a series that felt more clinical than the scoreline even suggests. The Blue Wall was locked in, and everyone watching could feel it coming.
When Vatira and Atow Turn It Up, Good Luck
The trio of Atow, Juicy, and Vatira has been one of the most dangerous lineups in Rocket League for a while, but they reached another gear this weekend. Vatira was named tournament MVP after an incredible individual display across the entire event. Then there was the moment that will live in highlight reels forever: Atow finding the overtime winner in the decisive Grand Final game and sending the arena into a complete frenzy.
The semifinal against Vitality wasn't a walk in the park. It ended 4-3 in a series that genuinely could have gone the other way. But KC kept their heads when the pressure was at its highest, and that mentality carried straight into the final.
Twisted Minds Ran Into a Wall, Literally
Twisted Minds had been impressive all tournament and earned their Grand Final spot the hard way. But facing Karmine Corp on home soil, in front of that crowd, is a completely different beast. KC jumped out to a 2-0 lead before Twisted Minds clawed one back, briefly making things tense. Then Atow stepped up in overtime and ended the conversation. Final score: 4-1.
This is Karmine Corp's third Major title in Rocket League, a run that also includes the Birmingham Major 2025. French President Emmanuel Macron personally congratulated the team after the win, a sign of just how much this moment resonated well beyond the esports world.
With this title, Karmine Corp bank a significant portion of the $354,000 prize pool and, more importantly, a massive haul of RLCS Circuit Points heading toward the world championship.
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