2026 Fortnite Global Championship heads to Antwerp, Belgium for a showstopping season finale

Epic Games and BLAST have revealed today that the 2026 Fortnite Global Championship will take place in Antwerp, Belgium, on September 26-27.

The event marks a brand new location for the Fortnite competitive circuit and for BLAST, bringing one of competitive gaming’s biggest global spectacles to Antwerp for the first time. Thousands of Fortnite fans will be able to witness the defining moment of the 2026 FNCS season live as the world’s best Fortnite players battle it out at the biggest competitive Fortnite event of the year.

The location was revealed at the Fortnite Major 1 Summit in Düsseldorf, Germany, turning competing players’ attention to the months of qualification matches that lie ahead as they look to secure their places at the Global Championship in September. A $2,000,000 USD prize pool is on the line along with the FNCS Global Championship trophy crafted by silverware artisan Thomas Lyte to be awarded to the Global Champions.

The arrival of the 2026 Fortnite Global Championship in Antwerp also marks an important moment for Belgium’s gaming and entertainment scene. An event of this scale will showcase both the cultural and economic impact that major global esports events can bring to the region.

Antwerp sits at the heart of the Benelux region, one of Europe’s most connected live entertainment markets, with easy access for fans travelling from across Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany and beyond.

With a passionate international Fortnite community, a new host city, global co-streamers and the season’s biggest title on the line, Antwerp is set to deliver an unforgettable weekend for fans both in the arena and watching around the world.

Ticket information can be found here: https://www.lotto-arena.be/en/event/fortnite-global-championship-2026-c1ed5ce1