Competitive Fortnite’s biggest event of the year is here – and for the first time ever it’s heading to Belgium. The Fortnite Global Championship 2026 takes place at Antwerp’s Lotto Arena across two sold-out days of competition.
From September 26th to 27th, the world’s top 50 Fortnite duos will battle across 12 high-stakes matches over two days, all for their share of the $2,000,000 prize pool and the title of 2026 Fortnite Global Champions.
Who qualified for the Global Championship 2026
Since April, players from around the world have been fighting for one of the 100 spots at this year’s Global Championship. These are the duos that made it to the Lotto Arena – and if you’ve been following the debate about how the event should look going forward, we also covered the FNCS format vote.
Europe
- vic0 & Malibuca
- Shxrk & t3eny
- Sky & Scroll
- SwizzY & Pixie
- Darm & demus
- Syaaz & Scaryy
- Focus & Th0masHD
- Tjino & PabloWingu
- Chap & Flickzy
- Charyy & Kami
- Cr1nge & Twi
- IDrop & Ghonzo
- Velo & Zynox
- Rax & JannisZ
- Tidi & Julle
- Fant & Hlechis
- Nebs & Nxthan
- Pixx & Firen
- Momsy & Seyyto
- Huty & F1shy
- Izzi & Nociff
NA Central
- Peterbot & Pollo
- Acorn & Boltz
- Kingaling & Kraez
- Reet & Cooper
- Shadow & Vergo
- Golden & Ozone
- Ritual & Cold
- Muz & Rise
- Higgs & Curve
- Ajers & Veno
- Josh & Eomzo
- Clix & Rapid
- Hcube & Encrypted
- Slepzi & Wagers
NA West
- EpikWhale & PXMP
- Phoenix & Retro
- Ark & Khanada
Asia
- Yuma & Koyota
- Minipiyo & FuuKun
- Rura & Pinq
Middle East
- Howly & 1Lusha
- 5AALD & 27Q8
- Mshary & SaLva
Oceania
- Resignz & Tinka
- Solvey & Sazerz
- Phazma & Crusades
Brazil
- Diguera & Mack
- Lewa & Romero
- Randu & Grx
How to watch
The broadcast starts at 4 PM CEST, with the first match kicking off at 5 PM CEST. Each day features six matches, and by the end of Sunday we’ll have new Global Champions. Keep an eye out for your favorite streamers too – a number of them will be co-streaming the Global Championship live from Belgium.
Watching from home? There’s a main stream plus a clean feed without commentary. You can also earn a Twitch drop, The Champion’s Chargers Kicks, just by watching the FNCS Global Championship 2026 at fn.gg/Twitch. If you’re wondering how cosmetics like these work once they land in your locker, we explained it in our guide to Fortnite skins.
Attending in person?
If you’ve booked your place and you’re on your way to Antwerp, here’s what you need to know.
- Doors open at 2 PM CEST – the same on both Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th.
- For details on prohibited items, bags, health & safety and more, check the Lotto Arena information page.
- Merchandise will be on sale on-site across both days, so you can rep the FNCS in style.
There’s more to the weekend than world-class Fortnite matches. Across both days there will be meet & greets with Fortnite players and community members at these times:
- September 26 at 4:00 – 4:30 and 4:30 – 5:00 PM CEST
- September 27 at 4:00 – 4:30 and 4:30 – 5:00 PM CEST
For everything Global Championship, follow @FNCompetitive on X and fncompetitive on Instagram.
Where to go next
If you want to know what the maps and mechanics the pros are playing on look like right now, we’ve broken down the current Fortnite season in a separate article. And for everything else happening around the game, there’s our hub of Fortnite news.
FAQ
On September 26th and 27th, 2026. The broadcast starts each day at 4 PM CEST and the first match begins at 5 PM CEST.
At the Lotto Arena in Antwerp, Belgium. It’s the first time competitive Fortnite’s biggest event has been hosted in Belgium, and both days are sold out.
The top 50 duos are competing for a share of a $2,000,000 prize pool, plus the title of 2026 Fortnite Global Champions.
Twelve matches in total – six on each of the two days.
Yes. By watching the FNCS Global Championship 2026 at fn.gg/Twitch you can earn a Twitch drop, The Champion’s Chargers Kicks.