Rocket League Launch Monthly Cash Cups Featuring Over 390,000 Dollars in Prize Pool

Rocket League Launch Monthly Cash Cups Featuring Over 390,000 Dollars in Prize Pool

Andre Guaraldo

17 Apr, 2025, 15:38

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Last updated: 27 Oct, 2025, 13:39

Rocket League is expanding competitive opportunities for players worldwide in 2025 with the launch of the Rocket League Monthly Cash Cups series. This initiative, in partnership with the esports platform Start.gg, offers a recurring monthly tournament structure from April through December 2025, featuring a total prize pool exceeding $390,000 across multiple regions and game modes.

Rocket League Monthly Cash Cups 2025: Overview

The Rocket League Monthly Cash Cups are designed to provide players from all skill levels and regions with frequent opportunities to compete for real money prizes. These cups are open to all players and hosted on Start.gg, an esports tournament platform. The initiative aims to build on the success of previous community-focused competitions like the Offseason Opens and Champion’s Road Opens in 2024, extending competitive engagement throughout the year.

Prize Pool and Regional Distribution

The total prize money allocated for the Monthly Cash Cups in 2025 is $390,000 (~£294,514). Competitions are held across seven major regions:

  • Asia-Pacific (APAC)
  • Europe (EU)
  • Middle East & North Africa (MENA)
  • North America (NA)
  • Oceania (OCE)
  • South America (SAM)
  • Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

Prize pools vary by region, reflecting local competitive landscapes and participation levels.

Monthly Cash Cups Game Modes and Formats

Unlike traditional Rocket League esports events that primarily focus on the standard 3v3 SocCar mode, the Monthly Cash Cups feature a rotation of different game modes to diversify competition and appeal to a broader player base. These include:

  • 1v1 (solo competition)
  • 2v2 (duos)
  • 3v3 (standard competitive mode)
  • 3v3 Rumble (a chaotic mode with power-ups)
  • 2v2 Hoops (basketball-inspired mode)

This variety allows players to showcase skills in multiple Rocket League disciplines and encourages participation from those who may prefer solo or smaller team formats.

Tournament Structure and Seeding

  • Each Monthly Cash Cup uses a double-elimination bracket format, ensuring teams have a chance to recover from an early loss.
  • Seeding is determined by the average rank of each team in the relevant game mode at the time registration closes, providing a merit-based placement system.
  • Registration for each cup opens well in advance on Start.gg, and players can sign up individually or as teams depending on the mode.

Monthly Cash Cups will run inside Start.GG so start getting used to the platform (credits: Start.gg)
Monthly Cash Cups will run inside Start.GG so start getting used to the platform (credits: Start.gg)

Monthly Cash Cups 2025 Schedule

The Monthly Cash Cups are scheduled to occur roughly at the start of each month, with slight date variations for the MENA region, which typically competes a day earlier. Below is the detailed schedule with corresponding game modes:

  • April (Mode: 1v1)
    • Dates (General): 22nd - 24th
    • Dates (MENA): 21st - 23rd
  • May (Mode: 2v2)
    • Dates (General): 27th - 29th
    • Dates (MENA): 26th - 28th
  • June (Mode: 1v1)
    • Dates (General): 20th - 22nd
    • Dates (MENA): 19th - 21st
  • July (Mode: 2v2)
    • Dates (General): 29th - 31st
    • Dates (MENA): 28th - 30th
  • August (Mode: 3v3 Rumble)
    • Dates (General): 29th - 31st
    • Dates (MENA): 28th - 30th
  • September (Mode: 2v2 Hoops)
    • Dates (General): 26th - 28th
    • Dates (MENA): 25th - 27th
  • October (Mode: 3v3)
    • Dates (General): 24th - 26th
    • Dates (MENA): 23rd - 25th
  • November (Mode: 1v1)
    • Dates (General): 28th - 30th
    • Dates (MENA): 27th - 29th
  • December (Mode: 3v3)
    • Dates (General): 12th - 14th
    • Dates (MENA): 11th - 13th

How to Participate in the Monthly Cash Cup

  • Players can register for each Monthly Cash Cup via Start.gg, with registration opening well before each event.
  • Seeding is based on in-game ranks, so players are encouraged to maintain or improve their competitive rank before registration closes.
  • The tournaments are open to all players, making them accessible for newcomers and veterans alike.

Ready to test your skills?

The 2025 Rocket League Monthly Cash Cups represent a significant expansion of competitive opportunities for the Rocket League community. By offering a diverse range of game modes, substantial prize pools, and global regional coverage, these monthly tournaments empower players at all levels to compete regularly for cash rewards. This initiative complements the high-profile RLCS season and World Championship, helping to create a more sustainable and inclusive competitive ecosystem. Players interested in testing their skills and earning prizes can look forward to a year filled with exciting, varied Rocket League competition.


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