After three months of online qualifiers, Fortnite competitive finally lands in a live arena. The FNCS Major 1 Summit kicks off this Friday, May 29th, at the PSD Bank Dome in Düsseldorf, marking the first time the Champion Series visits Germany and the first time in three years a LAN is played in duos format.
There are 75 duos from all competitive regions fighting for a prize pool of $1.3 million, slots for the FNCS Global Championship at the end of the year, and, above all, the first major trophy of the post-trios era. The real competition starts now.
What you need to know about the Major 1 Summit
- When: Friday, May 29th, Saturday, May 30th, and Sunday, May 31st, 2026
- Where: PSD Bank Dome, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Teams: 75 qualified duos from NAC, NAW, EU, BR, ASIA, OCE, ME, and LATAM (North and South)
- Format: Upper Bracket Friday (50 duos · 6 matches) → Lower Bracket Saturday (50 duos · 6 matches) → Grand Finals Sunday (8 matches)
- Mode: Battle Royale duos with active Siphon and revised Storm Surge
Viewing Times from Home (LATAM, USA, and Europe)
If you want to follow the event live, these are the official times for Game 1 each day. The pre-show starts one hour earlier each day.
★ Conversion by zone
| Day | CESTGermany | ETUS East | ChileLATAM South | CDMXLATAM North |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 29 — Upper Bracket | 18:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 10:00 |
| Saturday 30 — Lower Bracket | 17:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 09:00 |
| Sunday 31 — Grand Finals | 17:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 09:00 |
The pre-show starts one hour before Game 1 each day. If you want narrative context on the meta and duo previews, enter the pre-show; if you are only interested in the gameplay, arrive just in time for Game 1.
The official broadcast runs simultaneously on:
- Twitch: official Fortnite channel
- YouTube: Fortnite Competitive channel
- TikTok: official live stream
- In-game: Legends Landing in Creative, with directed camera and stats overlay
Casters and official channels
The official English broadcast runs through the main Fortnite channel, but individual caster streams and pro player co-streams often pull bigger audiences than the official one. These are the channels grabbing the viewer peaks:
- Official casters (English):
nikof ·
aussieantics ·
amar ·
faxuty - Pro players co-streaming (top picks):
Gorilon ·
Dydy ·
Steg
— historically the three most-watched during LANs, calling the action from a competitor’s POV. - Spanish coverage: handled by independent creators on their own channels. No official Fortnite Spanish broadcast yet.
Why this Summit is historic
Three reasons why the Major 1 Summit is not “just another tournament”:
1. First LAN of the year in duos format
Fortnite competitive had been running in trios since 2023. Epic announced the return to duos at the end of 2025, aligning with the format of the World Championship 2024. The Major 1 Summit is the first time we see the world’s top duos competing for a six-figure trophy in a live setting.
2. FNCS steps foot in Germany for the first time
The PSD Bank Dome is a multi-use venue in Düsseldorf with a capacity of 14,000 people in esports configuration. Previous European LANs had been held in Sweden (Stockholm 2019), Poland, and France (Lyon 2024). Germany, with one of Europe’s strongest gaming markets, was a missing piece of the calendar.
3. The highest prize pool of the year so far
The champion duo takes $250,000, confirmed by Epic. The full prize distribution goes down to the top 32, ensuring rewards for over 40% of participants.
Duos to watch
These are the duos arriving with the most momentum after the online phase:
Curve & Veno
Sky & Scroll
Peterbot & Pollo
The three-day format
The 150 best players — 75 qualified duos representing all competitive regions of Fortnite — are distributed over the weekend as follows:
Day 1 — Who goes up
The 50 duos qualified for Major 1 compete in 6 matches in the upper bracket. The top 25 advance directly to the Grand Finals on Sunday. The remaining 25 move to the Lower Bracket on Saturday.
Day 2 — Second Chance
The 25 duos who finished last on Friday join the 25 duos from the Major 1 Second Chance Qualifier to compete in 6 matches. If a duo achieves a Victory Royale, they automatically advance to the Grand Finals! The remaining top 19 after the 6 matches also advance.
Day 3 — All or nothing
The ~50 best duos of the weekend face off in 8 matches to crown the champions of the FNCS Major 1 Summit.
The previous controversy that already made noise
Hours before the first online qualifier Game, Epic Games disqualified several competitors for using third-party overlay software that modified game files. The decision generated debate regarding rule consistency.
With no more DQs announced until Friday, the confirmed Summit roster is stable—but Epic has already warned that competitive integrity during the LAN will be monitored in real-time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the FNCS Major 1 Summit from Chile or Mexico?
Official streams run on Twitch and YouTube of Fortnite Competitive. On Friday, May 29th, Game 1 starts at 12:00 PM in Chile and 10:00 AM in CDMX. The pre-show starts one hour earlier. If your internet is unstable, you can also follow the event in-game by entering Legends Landing in Creative.
How much does the winner of the Major 1 Summit earn?
The champion duo takes $250,000 USD, officially confirmed by Epic Games. The total prize pool of $1.3 million is distributed down to the top 32, ensuring rewards for over 40% of Summit participants.
How many LATAM duos qualified?
Both Latin American regions—LATAM South and LATAM North—are represented at the Summit. Epic will publish the official list of qualified duos hours before Game 1. Historically, each LATAM region has between 3 and 6 slots per LAN.
Why did Fortnite switch from trios to duos in 2026?
Epic decided to return to the duos format to align the competitive scene with the Global Championship 2024 and reduce the tactical variables that trios introduced.
Will there be physical tickets to attend the PSD Bank Dome?
Yes. Eventim Germany sells 3-day tickets for the Summit. The venue has a capacity of 14,000 people in esports configuration. The official price starts from 49 EUR for general admission.
The Summit is the first serious test of the year for duos aiming for the Global Championship. Real-time coverage during the three days in the Competitive section and summaries of each day here.
Preguntas frecuentes
Where can I watch the FNCS Major 1 Summit from LATAM or USA?
Official streams run on Fortnite Competitive's Twitch and YouTube channels. On Friday May 29th, Game 1 starts at 12:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM Chile / 10:00 AM CDMX. Pre-show begins one hour earlier. If your connection struggles, you can also follow the event in-game via Legends Landing in Creative.
How much does the Major 1 Summit winner take home?
The champion duo takes home $250,000 USD, officially confirmed by Epic Games. The full $1.3M prize pool is distributed down to the top 32, ensuring rewards for more than 40% of Summit participants.
How many LATAM duos qualified?
Both Latin American regions — LATAM South and LATAM North — are represented at the Summit. The official list of qualified duos is published by Epic hours before Game 1. Historically, each LATAM region has 3 to 6 slots per LAN.
Why did Fortnite switch from trios to duos in 2026?
Epic decided to return to the duos format to align competitive with the 2024 Global Championship and reduce the tactical variables that trios introduced.
Are physical tickets available for the PSD Bank Dome?
Yes. Eventim Germany sells 3-day tickets for all three days of the Summit. The venue holds up to 14,000 people in esports configuration. Official prices start from 49 EUR for general admission.
