Fortnite Championship Series 2025 Grand Finals: Format, Participants, Favorites
The 2025 Fortnite Championship Series comes to a close, and we’ll soon crown new champions. Taking place over two days, beginning on September 6, the tournament will feature 33 trios competing to become champions.
With FNCS 2025 growing ever closer, let’s take a look at the tournament itself, the potential favorites to take the crown, and everything else you may need to know about the Fortnite Championship Series 2025 Grand Finals.
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FNCS 2025 Grand Finals Details
The Grand Finals of the FNCS 2025 will take place over two days – Grand Finals Day 1 on September 6 and Grand Finals Day 2 on September 7, 2025 – at the LDLC Arena in Lyon-Décines, France. It will feature 99 of the world’s best players, split into 33 trios, competing for glory and their share of the prize pool.
Trios will most likely face off across 12 matches – six per day – with scoring determined by placements and eliminations, consistent with previous FNCS Grand Finals formats. The trio with the highest total points at the end will be crowned the FNCS 2025 Global Champions.
The total prize pool this year is $2,001,000 USD, slightly higher than the $2,000,000 awarded in 2024. The top prizes are to be distributed as follows:
- 🥇 1st place: $450,000
- 🥈 2nd place: $300,000
- 🥉 3rd place: $225,000
- 4th place: $180,000
- 5th place: $135,000
The Favorites for the FNCS 2025 Finals
With 33 trios taking part in the finals, let’s take a look at some of the top players participating:
- Peter “Peterbot” Kata
- Felix “Flickzy” G
- Thiago “K1ng” Bautista Lapp
- Harry “Veno” Pearson
- Joshua “Cold” Butler
- Maguire “Ritual” Morton
- Miguel “Pollo” Moreno
Below, we go through two of the favorite teams for the title.
Team of Cold, Peterbot, and Ritual
This team consists of both the best Fortnite player currently, plus one half of the champions last year, Peterbot. He is currently a part of Team Falcons and is known for his exceptional skills and consistency. Peterbot is known for his strong IGL (in-game leader) skills and his aggressive playstyle.
Cold is an American Fortnite player who is currently a part of Twisted Minds. He is considered one of the best Fortnite players in the world as of today. The 18-year-old has already earned over $770,000 in prize money from 74 tournaments.
The third and final participant in this trio is Ritual. He is a known Fortnite esports player who currently plays for XSET. The soon-to-be 20-year-old won this tournament in 2023, helping contribute to his total prize winnings of over $550,000.
The trio finished first in FNCS 2025 — Major 3: NA Central — Grand Finals, already winning $60,000 and making them firm favorites to take the crown.
Team of Acorn, Ajerss, and Pollo
The other half of the duo that took the crown in 2024, Pollo, in this team, gives them an upper hand and makes them one of the favorites to win. A Mexican professional Fortnite player, who took the Fortnite competitive scene by storm in 2024, after coupling up with Peterbot. They placed themselves on the podium in all competitions together, taking over the competition.
Abdullah “Acorn” Akhras is a Fortnite esports player and a current player for Dignitas. The 21-year-old is Canadian and has spent nearly five years in the Fortnite competitive scene. During this time, he has earned over $800,000 in prize money, making him an asset for this team.
The final player is Aidan “Ajerss” Bernero, who plays for Elite Esports. The 19-year-old has been active in the esports scene since 2019, and during that time, he has earned $588,863, which is pretty impressive for his age.
The team finished second in FNCS 2025- Major 3: NA Centrak – Grand Finals, earning them $25,500. Keep an eye out for this trio come September 6.
How to Watch the Tournament
To watch the FNCS 2025, tune into the official Fortnite channels on YouTube and Twitch. The official Fortnite website will also host the streams.
The FNCS in 2024
In 2024, the finals of the FNCS took place in Fort Worth, Texas, and Peterbot and Pollo took the championship with a total of 985 points, splitting the $400,000 prize money.
There were 50 teams of two, totalling 100 players, who qualified for the finals. A similar format to this year was followed for the finals, being 12 games across two days, making it six games per day. The tournament had a grand prize pool total of $2,000,000.
FAQs
When does FNCS take place?
The tournament as a whole is split across multiple months, including qualifiers and, later on, the finals. The finals this year will take place on September 6 and conclude on September 7; the exact schedule, including timings and key details like maps, is to follow.
How can fans watch the FNCS 2025 Grand Final?
The finals themselves will be available to watch on Fortnite’s official Twitch and YouTube channels, as well as on their official website, where they will also be streamed.
What's the format of the FNCS 2025 Finals?
It will run over a two-day format, where six matches are played per day. Teams can earn points through eliminations and placements; remaining consistent will help them. The team with the most points overall on the leaderboard at the end will be crowned champions.
Can anyone play in the Finals?
No. Only trios who have qualified through earlier stages can play.
Why should I tune in to the FNCS 2025 Grand Final?
It’s where some of the best competitive Fortnite players in the world face off. Some of the best players will fight out quite early in the bracket, and with both bragging rights and huge prize money on offer; it’s bound to get feisty.
