RLCS Winter Major 2023 Set to Kick Off This Week

RLCS Winter Major 2023 Set to Kick Off This Week

Sophie McCarthy

5 Mar, 2023, 14:58

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Last updated: 12 Apr, 2025, 11:57

Rocket League fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the upcoming RLCS Winter Major 2023. The tournament, which is set to begin this week is the second Major of the year. This year's tournament promises to be one of the most exciting and competitive events in the game's history. In fact, some of the top teams from around the world battling it out for a share of the $310,000 prize pool.

The tournament will feature 16 teams from across North America, Europe, South America, the Middle-East, Asia-Pacific and Oceania, each competing for a chance to be crowned the Winter Major champions.

RLCS Winter Major 2023 Set to Kick Off This Week

What to Expect - RLCS Winter Major 2023 Format

The tournament will be held over three days, from April 6th to the 9th. The first two days will be devoted to group play. Each team will play the best of five matches in a round robin structure against other teams in their group. With a total of 4 groups, that’s whole lot of Rocket League!

The top two teams from each group will then advance to the knockout stage. Here, they will compete in a single-elimination bracket until a champion is crowned. This Major is a great way to measure who the best Rocket League teams in the world are. You may even find out who will make it to Worlds this year!

Keep Up with the Top Matches - A Quick Guide

One of the most anticipated matches of the tournament is likely to be the clash between North American favorites Gen.G Mobil1 Racing and Faze Clan. Fans will remember that the team Gen.G knocked out of the Fall Major in the semi finals. Gen.G the reigning Major champions, will be looking to continue their dominance in the RLCS Winter Major 2023. However, they will face stiff competition from those who have been gunning for them ever since.

Other top teams to watch out for include G2 Esports. They have been improving steadily over the past few seasons and are the top-placing team from last year currently competing. Meanwhile, European teams like Vitality and Karmine Corp will be hoping to claim the Winter Major title.

Hoping to Make a Mark - New Teams at the RLCS Winter Major 2023

One of the most exciting aspects of the Winter Major is the chance for up-and-coming teams to make a name for themselves on the world stage in one of the most popular esports. Teams like G1, who are relatively new to the RLCS scene, will be looking to prove that they can compete with the best and potentially pull off some shock upsets along the way.

The upcoming RLCS Winter Major 2023 promises to be an exciting and highly competitive event. Some of the best teams from around the world battling it out for a chance to be crowned champions. With so much talent on display and so many storylines to follow, fans are sure to be in for a treat. Be sure to tune in next month to catch all the action live over on the official Twitch channels for the event!

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