If Rocket League underdog teams want to survive this tournament stage, they need to hit the favorites from the beginning. Only eight participants continue battling for the title.
All matches of the Swiss Stage are packed into just two tournament days. The RLCS 2025 Birmingham Major starts with intense Rocket League competition — and it’s a great treat for the game’s fans.
Out of 16 teams that qualified for this first offline event of the esports season, only half will be able to advance to the Playoffs. We sure can point at the top teams from the major regions as the biggest favorites.
However, the Rocket League Championship Series 2025 (RLCS 2025) has already proved how unpredictable this esports is. Underdog teams sure have the power to smash their terrifying opponents. Can this happen right during the Swiss Stage?
Where to watch the RLCS 2025 Birmingham Major Swiss Stage?
These matches happened behind closed doors: without a live audience. Still, everyone could use the Internet magic and tune in to the official RLCS 2025 Birmingham Major stream. You can watch all the Swiss Stage matches right here: it's the main stream: all VODs from RLCS 2025 Major 1 are in our results section: all tournament days; main and secondary streams.
Here is the stream of the Playoffs for you to watch Major 1.
The Swiss Stage schedule
The RLCS 2025 Major 1 in Birmingham, UK, goes on for four days, from March 27 to March 30. The first two days are dedicated to the Swiss Stage matches.
- March 27 and 28 feature all five rounds of the Swiss Stage. Matches start at 3 p.m. CET / 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT.
The Rocket League tournament times includes two streams: the matches happen simultaneously.
The Swiss Stage results: RLCS 2025 Birmingham Major
The 16 teams that qualified for the RLCS 2025 Major 1 start the tournament with five rounds of the Swiss Stage. Each team that earned three victories advances to the final Top 8 brackets. Two participants can do this in round 3. Three teams qualify for the Playoffs in Round 4. The final matches are for the teams with two wins and two losses.
Final standings
Swiss Stage placement | Team | Matches score, W-L |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Vitality | 3-0 |
| 2 | Karmine Corp | 3-0 |
| 3 | NRG | 3-1 |
| 4 | The Ultimates | 3-1 |
| 5 | FURIA | 3-1 |
| 6 | Team Falcons | 3-2 |
| 7 | Geekay Esports | 3-2 |
| 8 | Twisted Minds | 3-2 |
| 9 | Gen.G Mobil1 Racing | 2-3 |
| 10 | Dignitas | 2-3 |
| 11 | Luminosity Gaming | 2-3 |
| 12 | Wildcard | 1-3 |
| 13 | Complexity Gaming | 1-3 |
| 14 | Team Secret | 1-3 |
| 15 | Helfie Chiefs | 0-3 |
| 16 | FUT Esports | 0-3 |
Round 1: Matchups and results
Matchups of round 1 are shown in the table below. They opened the RLCS 2025 Birmingham Major Swiss Stage and set the spirit for the following tournament. You can watch round 1 and 2 below: the main stream.
Match and score | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 | G5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FURIA 3:0 Helfie Chiefs | 4:0 | 2:1 | 8:3 | - | - |
| FUT Esports 1:3 Geekay Esports | 1:4 | 2:1 | 1:5 | 2:6 | - |
| NRG 3:1 Gen.G Mobil1 Racing | 0:1 | 2:1 | 1:0 | 2:1 | - |
| Wildcard 2:3 Karmine Corp | 2:1 | 2:3 | 4:3 | 2:1 | 1:3 |
| Twisted Minds 2:3 Team Vitality | 1:2 | 3:1 | 2:1 | 4:5 | 3:4 |
| The Ultimates 3:1 Luminosity Gaming | 2:3 | 3:1 | 4:0 | 2:0 | - |
| Complexity Gaming 1:3 Dignitas | 1:2 | 3:2 | 0:1 | 2:3 | - |
| Team Secret 1:3 Team Falcons | 1:3 | 1:2 | 2:1 | 3:5 | - |
- In Round 1, the most unexpectedly close result was Karmine Corp vs Wildcard. KC won alright, but it took them five games.
- Falcons vs Secret was one of the most intriguing Rocket League esports clashes. Team Falcons proved their world-class level.
- We could witness the most goals in game 3 between FURIA and Helfie Chiefs — FURIA scored 8.
- The longest overtime was in game 2 NRG vs Gen.G — +4:11, NRG scored and won.
Round 2, high matches (1:0)
Eight teams that won their starting matches at the RLCS 2025 Birmingham Major Swiss Stage played against each other in round 2. The winners reached 2:0 in the general matches score, and they need only one step to qualify for the Playoffs.
Half of round 1 and 2 matches were broadcasted via the alternative stream. It's embedded below.
Match and score | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 | G5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karmine Corp 3:0 Geekay Esports | 4:3 | 4:1 | 3:2 | - | - |
| NRG 3:1 The Ultimates | 3:2 | 2:3 | 4:2 | 3:2 | - |
| Team Falcons 3:1 Dignitas | 2:1 | 0:1 | 3:2 | 2:1 | - |
| Team Vitality 3:0 FURIA | 2:1 | 6:2 | 6:0 | - | - |
- Karmine Corp avenged Geekay Esports for the final match at RLCS 2025 EU Open 3.
- NRG defeated another NA team.
- Team Vitality scored 6 goals in two games against FURIA.
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Round 2, low matches (0:1)
One loss is not a disaster with the Swiss Stage rules. Four teams that win their round 2 matches strengthen their position at the RLCS 2025 Birmingham Major — at least a bit. The four losers reach the verge of elimination.
Match and score | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 | G5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcard 3:2 FUT Esports | 4:1 | 4:3 | 1:2 | 2:3 | 2:1 |
| Gen.G Mobil1 Racing 3:0 Luminosity Gaming | 3:0 | 4:2 | 5:3 | - | - |
| Team Secret 0:3 Complexity Gaming | 2:4 | 0:1 | 1:2 | - | - |
| Twisted Minds 3:0 Helfie Chiefs | 3:1 | 5:1 | 2:1 | - | - |
- Some rather strong teams fell into 0:1 zone after round 1, and not all of them could win in round 2. Team Secret went 0-2 in the RLCS 2025 Birmingham Major after their match vs Complexity.
- FUT Esports were one step close to full sweep, but it did not happen.
- The overtime in game 3 Team Secret vs Complexity continued for 5:59.
- 5:1 is the biggest score difference: game 2 Twisted Minds vs Helfie Chiefs.
Round 3, high matches (2:0)
The first two participants of the final brackets are decided in these matches. Going 3:0 in the Swiss Stage is a confident statement for the entire RLCS 2025 Birmingham Major.
The main stream from RLCS 2025 Major 1: Swiss stage rounds 3, 4, and 5 is below.
Match and score | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 | G5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karmine Corp 3:1 Team Falcons | 0:1 | 3:2 | 3:1 | 3:0 | - |
| Team Vitality 3:1 NRG | 2:1 | 1:0 | 1:2 | 1:0 | - |
- Team Vitality is the first one to qualify for the RLCS 2025 Birmingham Major Playoffs. In the Swiss stage round 3, the French team defeated NRG.
- Karmine Corp defeated Team Falcons, so two European teams are the first to reach the final brackets.
Round 3, middle matches (1:1)
These four matches are a chance for some teams to recover and reach the qualification point. The losers got themselves in big danger.
Match and score | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 | G5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twisted Minds 2:3 Dignitas | 2:3 | 1:2 | 3:2 | 4:3 | 2:3 |
| FURIA 3:0 Complexity Gaming | 4:2 | 3:1 | 1:3 | 1:2 | 1:0 |
| The Ultimates 3:2 Gen.G Mobil1 Racing | 2:1 | 2:3 | 1:0 | 1:2 | 2:1 |
| Wildcard 0:3 Geekay Esports | 3:2 | 6:3 | 5:2 | - | - |
Round 3, low matches (0:2)
We have to say goodbye to two losing Rocket League teams, as they fall into the elimination 0:3 zone. The winners sure are in a better situation, but they have no right for mistakes till the end of the Swiss Stage.
Match and score | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 | G5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUT Esports 2:3 Team Secret | 0:2 | 0:2 | 3:1 | 2:1 | 5:3 |
| Helfie Chiefs 2:3 Luminosity Gaming | 3:2 | 0:2 | 3:1 | 2:6 | 2:4 |
- FUT Esports and Helfie Chiefs left this Rocket League esports tournament after round 3.
- Team Secret performed a brilliant comeback and reverse sweep to survive in the RLCS 2025 Major 1.
Round 4, high matches (2:1)
Just one more win is needed to advance to the RLCS 2025 Major 1 and to play Rocket League in front of a live audience in Birmingham. The problem is that the opponents want the same.
Match and score | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 | G5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Falcons 0:3 The Ultimates | 2:3 | 1:3 | 1:2 | - | - |
| NRG 3:1 Geekay Esports | 0:2 | 3:1 | 2:0 | 1:0 | - |
| FURIA 3:1 Dignitas | 1:0 | 2:3 | 2:0 | 3:1 | - |
- The Ultimates defeated Team Falcons and qualified for the Playoffs. It's the first North American team that reached the final brackets of the RLCS 2025 Major 1 in Birmingham.
- NRG joined The Ultimates after their match vs Geekay Esports.
- FURIA Esports qualified for the Rocket League Major Playoffs after their match vs Dignitas.
Round 4, low matches (1:2)
It’s another step on the slippery road for the Rocket League esports teams in the 1:2 gang. Who is getting eliminated?
Match and score | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 | G5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen.G Mobil1 Racing 3:2 Team Secret | 3:4 | 4:3 | 4:0 | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Twisted Minds 3:0 Complexity Gaming | 3:2 | 3:2 | 6:3 | - | - |
| Wildcard 1:3 Luminosity Gaming | 4:5 | 1:7 | 4:1 | 2:3 | - |
- In an extremely close match, Gen.G eliminated Team Secret from the tournament.
- Twisted Minds defeated Complexity Gaming pretty confidently, especially in game 3, with six goals scored.
- Luminosity Gaming players scored even more in game 2 against Wildcard — and they eliminated their opponents from the Rocket League esports Major.
Round 5 — 2:2 matches
The jokes are certainly over for the remaining six teams. They battle for three qualification spots! To be so close to the RLCS 2025 Birmingham Major finals and don't make it? That’s tough, but three teams can’t avoid this fate. On the other hand, the winners have a lot to celebrate.
Here is the secondary stream from RLCS 2025 Major 1: Swiss stage rounds 3, 4, and 5.
Match and score | G1 | G2 | G3 | G4 | G5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dignitas 2:3 Geekay Esports | 5:2 | 1:0 | 1:2 | 1:2 | 0:2 |
| Team Falcons 3:0 Luminosity Gaming | 3:2 | 5:0 | 5:1 | - | - |
| Gen.G Mobil1 Racing 0:2 Twisted Minds | 1:4 | 2:3 | 1:3 | - | - |
- Team Falcons left little chance for Luminosity Gaming in their elimination match. One of the tournament favorites needed five rounds to reach the Birmingham Major Playoffs.
- It required a reverse sweep for Geekay Esports to get a spot in the final brackets.
- Twisted Minds is the last game to qualify for the Playoffs. They defeated Gen.G.
There is no time for the qualified teams to relax. The RLCS 2025 Birmingham Major Playoff matches start right after the Swiss Stage. For the details of this competition and for all Rocket League news and updates, stick around on esports.gg!
