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Rocket League is one of the most popular Esports ecosystems in the world. Players from all major regions compete annually in the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS).
The first Major in 2025 will be held in Birmingham, England, with 16 teams set to compete for prize money and ranking points in England’s second city.
Here, we preview Rocket League’s first Major of the year and explain how to bet on the action by creating an account at Parimatch Sportsbook.
First: What is Rocket League?
If you’re new to Esports betting, Rocket League is a sports-based game by Psyonix. In it, vehicles play a type of football, with eight players on each team.
Players must use rocket-powered vehicles to score goals against their opponents. The unique game has spawned a hugely successful Esports scene, thanks primarily to the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS), as introduced below.
Introducing RLCS Birmingham 2025
The RLCS is the biggest Esports circuit in the Rocket League ecosystem. In 2025, the top Rocket League teams will compete for a share of the increased prize pool of $5,000,000, which signifies the attraction of these events.
The tour is endorsed by Psyonix, the game developer, and produced by Blast ApS. It has been operational since 2016, with regional events, known as Majors, occurring throughout the year.
The Major in Birmingham is the first big RLCS event of 2025 and will feature 16 teams from around the world. The season ends with the Rocket League World Championship, the most prestigious event for Rocket League players.
Since a slightly revised format was introduced at the start of last year, the RLCS season now runs until September each year. Below are details of the RLCS winners of each season since its inception in 2016:
| Season | Winner | Runner-up |
| 1 (April – August 2016) | iBUYPOWER Cosmic | FlipSid3 Tactics |
| 2 (October – December 2016) | FlipSid3 Tactics | Mock-it eSports EU |
| 3 (April – June 2017) | Northern Gaming | Mock-it eSports EU |
| 4 (September – November 2017) | Gale Force eSports | Method |
| 5 (March – June 2018) | Dignitas | NRG Esports |
| 6 (September – November 2018) | Cloud9 | Dignitas |
| 7 (April – June 2019) | Renault Vitality | G2 Esports |
| 8 (October – December 2019) | NRG Esports | Renault Vitality |
| 9 (February – April 2020) | Cancelled (COVID-19) | Cancelled (COVID-19) |
| X (August 2020 – June 2021) | Cancelled (COVID-19) | Cancelled (COVID-19) |
| 21-22 (October 2021 – August 2022) | Team BDS | G2 Esports |
| 22-23 (October 2022 – August 2023) | Team Vitality | Team BDS |
| 24 (January – September 2024) | Team BDS | G2 Stride |
The Swiss Esports outfit Team BDS enters the 2025 season as the holders, though they won’t compete at the Birmingham Major in March. However, two-time winners Team Vitality, who won the 2022-23 RLCS Championship, will be in action in Birmingham.
When & Where is RLCS Birmingham 2025?
The RLCS 2025 Major Birmingham will take place at BP Pulse LIVE (formerly Resorts World Arena), right next to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, England.
The first Major of the year will run from March 28th to 30th, 2025, and tickets are available for all Esports fans at this open event.
RLCS Birmingham: Qualified Teams and Format
Sixteen teams have qualified for the first RLCS major of the year, which will take place in Birmingham at the end of March.
The tournament has two stages: the Swiss stage and the playoff stage:
Swiss Stage
The first round will be a sixteen-team Swiss system format. All matches are best-of-five, and at the end of the phase, the top eight teams will advance to the playoffs.
Playoff Stage
The top eight teams will contest the playoffs. The top four will have two chances before the final four, while the teams ranked from fifth to eighth will only get one chance (meaning one defeat results in elimination).
The playoff matches will be contested in a best-of-seven format. The grand final will determine the winner, contested by the last two teams standing at the end of the playoffs.
Confirmed Teams
The following 16 teams have qualified for RLCS Birmingham:
Europe
- Karmine Corp
- Team Vitality
- Dignitas
- Geekay Esports
North America
- NRG
- The Ultimates
- Gen.G Mobil1 Racing
- Complexity Gaming
Oceania
- Wildcard
- Helfie Chiefs
- FURIA
- Team Secret
Middle East and North Africa
- Team Falcons
- Twisted Minds
Asia-Pacific
- Luminosity Gaming
Sub-Saharan Africa
- FUT Esports
RLCS Birmingham Major Prize Money
The 2025 RLCS season will see the biggest prize pool of all time up for grabs, with $5,000,000 promised across all events on the calendar. The winning team in Birmingham will leave with $102,000 plus 30 RLCS ranking points.
Below are the details of the prize money available, depending on where each team finishes:
| Position | Prize Money (USD) | RLCS Ranking Points |
| 1 | $102,000 | 30 |
| 2 | $51,000 | 20 |
| 3-4 | $36,000 | 14 |
| 5-6 | $22,500 | 10 |
| 7-8 | $15,000 | 6 |
| 9-11 | $9,000 | 5 |
| 12-14 | $6,000 | 4 |
| 15-16 | $3,000 | 3 |
How to Bet on Rocket League at Parimatch
Parimatch is the home of Esports betting in the United Kingdom. We offer great odds and various markets for all major Esports games, including Rocket League, VALORANT, League of Legends, and Counter-Strike.
To bet on Esports, create an account today at Parimatch by clicking the “Sign Up” button on our homepage. Complete the registration form by following the prompts and verify your contact details.
Then, visit our offers page to access a promotion. Right now, we’re offering all Rocket League fans up to £40 in free bets when you deposit and wager at least £15 on Esports – terms and conditions apply.
With your account live, you can then bet on the RLCS Birmingham Major and all subsequent events throughout the 2025 season. Make sure you do your research before deciding which teams to back in each Major tournament.
When betting on Rocket League and other Esports at Parimatch Sportsbook, please do so responsibly. You can visit our Safer Gambling Portal for tools, tips, and resources related to responsible betting.
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