NRG have cemented themselves as Rocket League’s best after taking down Team Falcons 4-1 to win the RLCS World Championship 2025 inside the LDLC Arena in Lyon, France.
The North American side lifted the trophy in front of nearly 10,000 fans, securing $300,000 in prize money and writing themselves into Rocket League history as one of only three organisations to ever win two world titles.
NRG’s Road to Glory
NRG arrived in Lyon as the top North American seed and quickly showed why they were considered favourites. They opened with a nail-biting 3-2 win over Ninjas in Pyjamas, followed by a 3-1 victory against Team Secret to book their playoff spot.
In the upper bracket quarter-final, the all-American clash against The Ultimates went down to the wire, but NRG edged it 4-3 to advance. Their semi-final was far more straightforward, cruising past Geekay Esports 4-0 to set up a blockbuster Grand Final against Team Falcons, who had been the top-performing LAN team of the year.
Game one went NRG’s way with a hard-fought 3-2 win, but Falcons immediately struck back with a 1-0 victory in game two. From there, though, NRG turned on the style, rattling off three straight wins to close out the series 4-1 and claim the championship.
MVP Performances and Redemption Stories
Landon “BeastMode” Konerman was named RLCS 2025 Season MVP, while teammate Daniel “Daniel” Piecenski earned North America’s RLCS MVP award. For both Daniel and BeastMode, this was their first ever world title, a career-defining achievement that instantly puts them among Rocket League’s elite.
For Massimo “Atomic” Franceschi, the win carried even more weight. After falling short at two previous World Championships, he finally got to lift the trophy, completing NRG’s redemption arc.
Record-Breaking French Finale
The World Championship capped off an incredible fortnight for esports in France, coming right after the Fortnite Global Championships. With fans from more than 26 countries in attendance, the event delivered a massive $50 million economic boost to the city of Lyon.
The LDLC Arena crowd provided an electric atmosphere that underscored France’s growing reputation as a hub for global esports.
What’s Next for Rocket League Esports
The Rocket League Championship Series isn’t slowing down. Paris La Défense Arena, Europe’s largest indoor venue with a 25,000 capacity, has been confirmed as the host of RLCS Major 2 from May 20–24, 2026. It will be the biggest Rocket League event venue in history, marking another step forward for the esport.
Before then, the 2026 season will kick off this November with online Opens, followed by a new Kick-Off LAN in Copenhagen this December. The first Major of the year will take place in North America, with further details on the next World Championship still to come.
Fans also won’t have to wait long for new content in-game. Rocket League Season 20 launches on September 17, bringing fresh updates and rewards.
NRG Make History
NRG’s triumph in Lyon isn’t just another tournament win. It’s the organisation’s second world title after their Season 8 triumph in 2019, and a confirmation of their place among Rocket League’s greatest teams.
For Atomic, BeastMode, and Daniel, this championship will be remembered as the moment they etched their names into Rocket League history.