FNCS 2024 Major 2 Grand Finals: start time, format, and free rewards

FNCS, Fortnite’s top esports tournament, returns for the Major 2 Grand Finals after Semi-Finals last week determined the best duos in each region.

Here’s everything you need to know about this leg of the championship, including start times, format, and how to watch, as you can earn free in-game items for doing so.

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Each of the three FNCS 2024 Majors ends with Grands Finals pitting the top 50 duos in every region.[/caption]

When does the FNCS 2024 Major 2 Grand Finals start?

The FNCS 2024 Major 2 Grand Finals will take place on May 18-19, 2024, across all five regions.

The exact start times for the live streams on match days in each region are yet to be revealed.

FNCS 2024 Major 2 Grand Finals format

In each region, the 50 qualified duos will have to compete in a total of 12 games played over two days, six games per day.

Scoring is based on final placement and eliminations across these matches, with points earned on the second day of competition multiplied by 1.5.

After all games have been played, the top three duos from the North America region and the top five duos from Europe advance to the Global Championship.

The other regions, Brazil, Asia, Middle East, and Oceania, are sending one duo each.

The Global Championship will be played in September, as the top 50 duos from all three Majors across all regions will vie for the title of Fortnite world champions.

The culmination of the FNCS this year will take place as an in-person event at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.

What’s the prize pool for FNCS 2024 Major 2?

The combined prize pot for the Major 2 split of FNCS 2024 is $1.85million, or about £1.46million, spread unevenly across the five regions, and distributed among the top 50 duos in each regional competition.

In Europe, the prize pool for Major 2 is $880,000, with the winning duo receiving $170,000. 

Meanwhile, the NA event will distribute $665,000, with $140,000 for the first-placed duo.

How to watch the FNCS 2024 Major 2 Grand Finals?

The FNCS 2024 Major 2 Grand Finals will be broadcast live on Fortnite’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

Here’s a list of the main official English-language channels that will have coverage during the FNCS 2024:

• Fortnite Twitch channel
• Fortnite YouTube channel
• Fortnite Competitive website

Inside the game, players can use island code 3303-7480-5925 to access the Legends Landing island, where they can watch FNCS streams on a big virtual screen.

How to get FNCS 2024 Major 2 free rewards in Fortnite?

Watching the FNCS 2024 Major 2 via the official Fortnite Competitive website can earn you free rewards in Fortnite.

During the Semi-Finals last week, fans who watched the stream for 30 minutes could earn the Fade and Dagger spray.

Tuning in this Saturday or Sunday, May 18-19, 2024, will give you a chance to earn another reward for the Grand Finals, which is yet to be announced.

Just make sure to log in with your Epic Games account, watch the stream, and claim the reward when it drops. 

For more about the biggest Fortnite esports event, check out our FNCS 2024 overview, with details on format, total prize pot, and more.