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All you need to know about the off-season Rocket League community events

Rocket League is made merrier with community events during the offseason. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming events.

The Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) is coming back later than last season. But no fret! During the offseason, there are many tournaments waiting for us organized by the best in the community. The Rocket League events are here to keep up the excitement and give us a glimpse on what to come in 2024.

Here is a quick brief on all of the exciting off-season community events happening, including information on dates and formats.

CRL Fall Semester

Rocket League in the CRL Fall Semester (Image via Collegiate Rocket League)
Rocket League in the CRL Fall Semester (Image via Collegiate Rocket League)

The Collegiate Rocket League's (CRL) Fall Semester will showcase the best of collegiate Rocket League in North America. This will be the last CRL Split before heading into a new season.

Server

North America

Format

  • 3v3 mode
  • 32 teams: 16 from the Eastern Conference and 16 from the Western Conference
  • The top six teams from both the Eastern and Western Conferences will advance to the Fall Championship

Prize Pool

The Fall Semester will award $100,000 in scholastic awards.

Date

Europe
Date
Same School Qualifiers
Sept. 23 and Sept. 30
Open Qualifier 1
Sept. 24
Open Qualifier
Oct. 1
League Play
Oct. 9 to Nov. 10
Fall National Championship
Nov. 17 to Nov. 19

Salt Mine 3

Johnnyboi and Chalked Cast are here once again to bring back the best 1v1 action in the Rocket League scene with Salt Mine 3. There will be tournaments leading to the European and North American Grand Finals. The Rocket League event will start in early October and end in December 2023.

Server

US-East and Europe

Format

  • 1v1 mode
  • Two tournaments on different servers
  • Twelve players per tournament
  • Each tournament has three stages that lead to the Grand Final
  • Each stage has a Group Stage and an AFL Playoff Bracket
Salt Mine 3 format (Image via JohnnyBoi_i and Chalked Cast)
Salt Mine 3 format (Image via JohnnyBoi_i and Chalked Cast)

Prize Pool

Total prize pool will be $100,000 USD with $12,500 USD for Stage 1 and Stage 2 and $25,000 for each final.

Date

Europe
Date
Stage 1
Oct. 3 to Oct. 11
Stage 2
November 2023
Stage 3
December 2023
Finals
December 2023
North America
Date
Stage 1
Oct. 3 to Oct. 11
Stage 2
November 2023
Stage 3
December 2023
Finals
December 2023

The Draw: Season 2

Rocket League in The Draw: Season 2 (Image via Jamesbot Rizzo, and JCubed)
Rocket League in The Draw: Season 2 (Image via Jamesbot Rizzo, and JCubed)

The Draw by Rizzo and Jamesbot is coming back for Season 2. We will get to see top teams in North America compete in a series of events starting from October 2023 until January 2024.

Server

North America

Format

  • 3v3 mode
  • Four events with two Open Qualifiers and a Main Event for each event
  • Twelve teams from qualifiers and four invited teams will join the Main Event

Prize Pool

A total of $56,000 USD with $14,000 USD per event.

Date

Event
Date
The Draw VI
Oct. 7 to Oct. 9
The Draw VII
Nov. 4 to Nov. 6
The Draw VIII
Dec. 2 to Dec. 4
The Draw IX
Jan. 6 to Jan. 8

Star Chasers Showdown

Raidiant is here with another exciting event featuring the top Rocket League players in the North American and European women's scenes. The Star Chasers Showdown will start soon in mid-October 2023. Check out more information on the tournament and how to register on Raidiant's Discord server.

Server

North America and Europe

Format

  • 3v3 mode
  • Two tournaments on different servers
  • An Open Qualifier and a Main Event for each tournament
  • Disco Bracket: A second-chance tournament for teams that didn't qualify for the Main Event

Prize Pool

A total prize pool of $30,000 USD with $15,000 USD per tournament.

Date

Europe Tournament
Date
Open Qualifier
Oct. 14 and Oct. 15
Main Event
Oct. 28 and Oct. 29
North America Tournament
Date
Open Qualifier
Oct. 14 and Oct. 15
Main Event
Oct. 28 and Oct. 29

The Gauntlet

The Gauntlet is back with the fifth season in the RLCS offseason. The top teams in Oceania will compete in a six-week tournament to determine the best team in the region. You can check out more information on how to register for The Gauntlet on the RL Oceania's website.

Server

Oceania

Format

  • 3v3 mode
  • Six weeks of playoffs with open qualifiers every week
  • Single elimination brackets
  • Week six will be the finals with the top eight teams in the ranking

Prize Pool

A total prize pool of $30,000 USD with $15,000 USD for the final.

Date

Week
Stage
Date
Week 1
The Trial
Oct. 22
The Shootout
Oct. 22
The Challenger
Oct. 28
The Gauntlet
Oct. 29
Week 2
The Open
Oct. 29
The Challenger
Nov. 4
The Gauntlet
Nov. 5
Week 3
The Open
Nov. 5
The Challenger
Nov. 11
The Gauntlet
Nov. 12
Week 4
The Open
Nov. 12
The Challenger
Nov. 25
The Gauntlet
Nov. 26
Week 5
The Open
Nov. 26
The Challenger
Dec. 2
The Gauntlet
Dec. 3
Final
The Gauntlet Season 5 Final
Dec. 9 and Dec. 10

Regional Rumble

Asia Pro League (APL) Esports is organizing a series of 15 bi-weekly tournaments across APAC, MENA, and SSA regions. Each region will then wrap up the Rocket League event with their respective Regional Rumble. You can check out more information on Regional Rumble on the APL Esports website.

Server

Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

Format

  • 3v3 mode
  • Three smaller tournaments for APAC North, APAC South, ME, NAF, and SSA regions
  • Top eight Finals for each region
  • Double-elimination bracket

Prize Pool

A total prize pool of $75,000 USD divided into the Bi-weekly Rumble and Regional Rumble for each region.

Date

Region
Stage
Date
APAC North
Biweekly Rumble #1
Oct. 8
Biweekly Rumble #2
Oct. 22
Biweekly Rumble #3
Nov. 5
APAC South
Biweekly Rumble #1
Oct. 7
Biweekly Rumble #2
Oct. 21
Biweekly Rumble #3
Nov. 4
APAC
Regional Rumble
Nov. 19 and Nov. 26
ME
Biweekly Rumble #1
Oct. 5
Biweekly Rumble #2
Oct. 19
Biweekly Rumble #3
Nov. 2
NAF
Biweekly Rumble #1
Oct. 6
Biweekly Rumble #2
Oct. 20
Biweekly Rumble #3
Nov. 3
MENA
Regional Rumble
Nov. 17 and Nov. 24
SSA
Biweekly Rumble #1
Oct. 7
Biweekly Rumble #2
Oct. 21
Biweekly Rumble #3
Nov. 4
Regional Rumble
Nov. 18 and Nov. 25

Bandits on Wheels: Fall Showdown

Bandits on Wheels event (Image via Tactical Banditry)
Bandits on Wheels event (Image via Tactical Banditry)

Tactical Banditry is back with another iteration of Bandits on Wheels for the North American crowd. The Fall Showdown will feature six Rocket League events with Open Qualifiers and 16-team Main Events. You can check out more details and registration information over here.

Server

Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

Format

  • 3v3 mode
  • Six events with Open Qualifiers and Main Events
  • Twelve teams will qualify for the Main Event via Open Qualifiers and another four teams will be invited

Prize Pool

A total prize pool of $42,000 USD with $7,000 USD per event.

Date

Event
Stage
Date
Event I
Open Qualifier
Oct. 13
Main Event Stage 1
Oct. 14
Main Event Stage 2
Oct. 15
Event II
Open Qualifier
Oct. 20
Main Event Stage 1
Oct. 21
Main Event Stage 2
Oct. 22
Event III
Open Qualifier
Nov. 10
Main Event Stage 1
Nov. 11
Main Event Stage 2
Nov. 12
Event IV
Open Qualifier
Dec. 8
Main Event Stage 1
Dec. 9
Main Event Stage 2
Dec. 10
Event V
Open Qualifier
Dec. 15
Main Event Stage 1
Dec. 16
Main Event Stage 2
Dec. 17
Event VI
Open Qualifier
Jan. 12
Main Event Stage 1
Jan. 13
Main Event Stage 2
Jan.14

Rocket League LATAM Championship 2023

The LATAM Championship is here once again to bring together the best Rocket League in the region. Three champions will be crowned across three smaller regions. More information on the tournament and registration are available on Rocket Street's website.

Server

South America (Brazil, LATAM North, and LATAM South)

Format

  • 3v3 mode
  • Three events per region
  • The events will include Open Qualifiers and Main Events

Prize Pool

A total prize pool of $20,000 USD divided into three:

  • Brazil: $12,000 USD
  • LATAM South: $6,000 USD
  • LATAM North: $2,000 USD

Date

Event
Stage
Date
Brazil
Event 1
Oct. 7 and 8
Event 2
Oct. 28 and 29
Event 3
Nov. 17, 18, and 19
LATAM North
Event 1
Oct. 14 and 15
Event 2
Nov. 4 and 5
Event 3
Nov. 24, 25, and 26
LATAM South
Event 1
Oct. 21 and 22
Event 2
Nov. 11 and 12
Event 3
Dec. 1, 2, and 3

Flip and Spin

Flip and Spin is indeed coming to the Paris Games Week LAN! The top European teams will have a chance to qualify from the Open Qualifiers or receive a direct invite to the finals. Check out more information on the event and registration on the Flip & Spin social media page.

Server

Europe

Format

  • 3v3 mode
  • Single elimination bracket
  • Two Open Qualifiers and a Main Event

Prize Pool

A total prize pool of €50,000 EUR.

Date

Event
Date
Qualifier 1
Oct. 23 and Oct. 24
Qualifier 2
Oct. 25 and Oct. 26
LAN Final
Nov. 4

The Rendez-vous

Rocket Baguette is calling all European teams for a rendezvous in late September. The tournament will be done weekly for five consecutive weeks. You can check out more information on the tournaments and registration on Rocket Baquette's website.

Server

Europe

Format

  • 3v3 mode
  • Five weekly tournament
  • Single elimination bracket

Prize Pool

A total prize pool of $10,500 USD with $2,100 USD per event

Date

Event
Date
The Rendez-Vous #1
Sept. 28
The Rendez-Vous #2
Oct. 5
The Rendez-Vous #3
Oct. 12
The Rendez-Vous #4
Oct. 19
The Rendez-Vous #5
Oct. 26

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