The FNCS Global Championship 2025 bells ring for a roster of gladiators, a brutal schedule, and a prize pool that could redefine the season.
The season’s redesigned trio system, which replaced duos, put participants through three Majors, each with grueling play-in stages, group stages, and regional finals. Dominant teams such as Peterbot, Cold, and Ritual, who excelled in Majors 2 and 3, as well as European stars vic0, Veno, and Flickzy, have increased the stakes for this epic confrontation. The addition of Siphon, which was evaluated in the Siphon Trials, brought an added layer of action to Battle Royale gameplay.
Now that the FNCS Globals 2025 weekend is finally here, find out the full info on how to watch it, the qualified roster, and the prize pool.
Fortnite Global Championship Venue, Format, and Schedule
The Fortnite Global Championship venue and format showcase a high-profile arena setting with a multi-day live event, featuring a mix of solo, duo, and team competition formats across a selection of advanced stages culminating in the grand final. The schedule spans practice days, three online qualifier rounds, and the main event with staggered sessions to accommodate diverse regions, culminating in a televised finale and post-event celebrations.
The Fortnite Global Championship (also known as FNCS Globals) will be hosted at LDLC Arena in Lyon, France, from September 6 to September 7. The Globals takes place from 10 AM to 3:30 PM ET (4 PM to 9:30 PM CET) each day.
Participants will play six Battle Royale Trios matches each day, bringing a total of 12 matches for both days. Teams will earn points based on placement and eliminations in every match. The cumulative points across both days determine the final leaderboard placement, which will decide the winner.
Here’s the full schedule of the show and timings:
| Time Zone | Livestream Start | First Match (Sept 6) |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 6:45 AM | 9:10 AM |
| Central Time (CT) | 8:45 AM | 11:10 AM |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 9:45 AM | 11:10 PM |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 2:45 PM | 5:10 PM |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) | 11:45 PM | 2:10 AM (Sept 7) |
Full Fortnite Global Championship 2025 Roster and Prize Pool
The Fortnite Global Championship 2025 features the top duos from every region, each having earned their spot through months of FNCS qualifiers. The final roster includes standout names from North America, Europe, Brazil, Asia, and the Middle East, ensuring a truly international competition. This year’s prize pool totals $2 million, with the champions taking home a substantial share along with the FNCS Championship trophy and global recognition.
Participating Teams
Here are the 33 trios competing onstage in Lyon-Décines:
Europe
- Malibuca, P1ng, Wox
- vic0, veno, Flickzy
- Vanyak3kk, Pixie, MariusCOW
- Tjino, PabloWingu, Fredoxie
- pixx, Darm, Demus
- SwizzY, Queasy, Merstach
- Hris, TaySon, Chico
- Setty, Japko, panzer
- FoCuS, Mikson, Upl
- IDrop, charyy, Kami
- Chap, MrSavage, rezon ay
NA-Central
- Cold, Peterbot, Ritual
- Acorn, Ajerss, Pollo
- Clix, Eomzo, Higgs
- Cooper, Curly, Reet
- Aminished, Braydz, Visxals
- Rapid, Khanada, Boltz
- Muz, Sphinx, Shadow
NA-West
- VicterV, EpikWhale, Paper
- Ark, Sxhool, Salko
- Bacca, Parz, PXMP
Brazil
- Fazer, K1nG, Phzin
- Cadu, Stryker, Tisco
- WeY, Gabzera, Scarpa
Asia
- Koyota, Rise, yuma
- Kimkana, Raito, Razl
- Buyuriru, Merem, wickesy
Middle East
- 5aald, FKS, Hero
- Rew, saad, Snowy
- Adapter, Balor, Mansour
Oceania
- alex, Anon, Resignz
- Aspect, Cazi, Tinka
- Vortex, M0untain, Goofy
Prize Pool Distribution
Here’s how the $2,001,000 prize pool will be distributed:
- 1st: $450,000
- 2nd: $300,000
- 3rd: $225,000
- 4th: $180,000
- 5th: $135,000
- 6th: $90,000
- 7th: $75,000
- 8th: $60,000
- 9th: $45,000
- 10th: $36,000
- 11th: $33,000
- 12th: $30,000
- 13th & 14th: $27,000
- 15th & 16th: $24,000
- 17th & 18th: $21,000
- 19th & 20th: $18,000
- 21st-25th – $15,000
- 26th-30th – $12,000
- 31st-33rd – $9,000
The winners will also win the glorious FNCS trophy and the Axe of Champions 3.0 in their Fortnite locker, which is exclusive to them for a limited time, until Epic decides to release it in the Item Shop.
How to Watch FNCS Globals and Get Free Twitch Drops
Watch the FNCS Globals live on official streams and channels, and earn free Twitch Drops by linking your Epic Games and Twitch accounts, watching eligible broadcasts, and ensuring you meet any required drop criteria.
The Global Championship takes place from 10 AM to 3:30 PM ET (4 PM to 9:30 PM CET) each day on September 6 and 7. Catch every moment of the action over at the official Fortnite Twitch channel, where you can earn Twitch Drops! Here’s how it works:
- FNCS Lion Crest Spray: Watch for 60 minutes cumulative on Day 1 of the Fortnite Global Championship on September 6.
- FNCS Knuckles Emoticon: Watch for 60 minutes cumulative on Day 2 of the Fortnite Global Championship on September 7.
However, to claim these drops, you’ll need to link your Epic Games and Twitch accounts together. Head over to your Epic Games account settings and click on Linked Profiles, and select Linked on Twitch, which will take you to the Twitch login page. Authorize the linking, and you’re set. Now over at Twitch, check your Inbox or Inventory to claim the drop. It will now automatically appear in your locker the next time you launch Fortnite.
Who won the FNCS Global Championship 2025
M8 Merstach, M8 Swizzy, and Twis Queasy won the Fortnite FNCS Global Championship 2025.
Final Score
The winning trio from Europe secured first place with 697 points, including 3 Victory Royales across 12 matches and 61 eliminations. They claimed the FNCS 2025 Trophy, Axe of Champions 2.0, and $450,000 from the $2 million prize pool.
Top Placements
| Place | Team | Points | Victory Royales |
|---|---|---|---|
| M8 Merstach, M8 Swizzy, Twis Queasy | 3 | ||
| M8 MariusCOW, HavoK Pixie, M8 Vanyak3k | 0 | ||
| Setty, Falcon Japko, GLORE Panzer | 1 | ||
| Havok IDrop, QAD Kami, Charry | 1 | ||
| Xen Boltz, XEN Rapid, DIG Khanada | 1 |
The event concluded on September 7, 2025, at LDLC Arena in Lyon, France.
Show the full final standings and points table
M8 Merstach, M8 Swizzy, and Twis Queasy topped the final standings of the Fortnite FNCS Global Championship 2025 with 697 points.
Full Final Standings
The leaderboard from the September 6-7, 2025 event at LDLC Arena reflects points from 12 matches, prioritizing placement, eliminations, and Victory Royales.
| Place | Players | Points | VRs | Elims |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M8 Merstach, M8 Swizzy, Twis Queasy | | |||
| M8 MariusCOW, HavoK Pixie, M8 Vanyak3k | | |||
| Setty, Falcon Japko, GLORE Panzer | | |||
| Havok IDrop, QAD Kami, Charry | | |||
| Xen Boltz, XEN Rapid, DIG Khanada | | |||
| Cold, Peterbot, Ritual | | |||
| Acorn, Ajerss, Pollo | | |||
| Clix, Eomzo, Higgs | | |||
| Cooper, Curly, Reet | | |||
| Aminished, Braydz, Visxals | |
Lower placements followed similar patterns down to 33rd, with full details on sites like Liquipedia and Fortnite Tracker.
