North American teams are up for a super boost at RLCS 2025 Open 1
In the initial tournament of the fresh Rocket League esports campaign in North America, an intriguing blend of lesser-known squads and esteemed veterans will compete.
The path to competing in the Birmingham Major for North American Rocket League squads begins with this tournament, the RLCS 2025 Open 1 NA. This event promises to demonstrate a fresh equilibrium in the local competitive landscape as a result of the upheavals caused by offseason roster changes.
In a significant shakeup, one of the most formidable teams in the region has switched organizations. The players who previously played for G2 Stride are now part of NRG Esports this season. This move mirrors the transformation experienced by the 2024 World Champions on the European stage last year. It’s intriguing to watch how they’ve adjusted to this transition.
In RLCS 2025, other prominent squads have made changes to their lineups. Will these strategic shifts prove beneficial at the NA Open 1 and throughout Split 1? Surprisingly, some lesser-known teams have also progressed to later stages. Could these underdogs produce significant upsets?
All the details concerning the first open qualifier for Rocket League in North America are available. Don’t miss the live stream, and take a look at the comprehensive results.
Where to watch RLCS 2025 NA Open 1?
In this region, you can catch the live streams of the final rounds for the North American open qualifiers of RLCS 2025 on both Twitch and YouTube. Here’s where you can watch the matches unfold – they are conveniently embedded below for your viewing pleasure!
Streaming begins at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, 1 p.m. Eastern Time, and 7 p.m. Central European Time on both January 18th and 19th. However, it remains uncertain whether the group stage matches scheduled for January 17th will also be streamed; they were not during the RLCS 2025 Open 1 EU tournament.
Schedule and format
A large number of competing teams needed to advance past the early rounds of the tournament to join the later group stages and contend for a spot in the top 8 matches.
- The double-elimination stage was from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11. Out of 1,116 participants, only 32 advanced further.
- The Swiss stage was on Jan. 12, and the top 16 Rocket League esports teams got their spots in the following competition.
The final stages include two GSL groups and the AFL brackets.
- Groups are on Jan. 17.
- Final matches are from Jan. 18 to Jan. 19.
Results of RLCS 2025 Open 1 NA
As a die-hard fan, I’m eagerly counting down to the kickoff of the preliminary event en route to the RLCS 2025 Birmingham Major. The primary objective for all teams participating in this tournament is to amass the maximum RLCS Points. Aiming for the top spot and achieving the highest possible ranking is crucial!
Here are the sixteen squads who advanced to the later stages of the Rocket League esports competition, as shown in the table below. We’ll update the final outcomes as they unfold during the tournament. So, keep an eye out for the exciting developments!
| Placement | Teams | RLCS points earned |
|---|---|---|
| Almost Nuts | ||
| Complexity Gaming | ||
| Deleted Gaming | ||
| G.A.S. | ||
| Gen.G Mobil1 Racing | ||
| NRG | ||
| Omelette | ||
| Pirates on a Boat | ||
| Spacestation Gaming | ||
| Strictly Business | ||
| Shopify Rebellion | ||
| Team Evo | ||
| tech | ||
| The Ultimates | ||
| Würstlstand | ||
| 9Lives |
Group stage
In this setup, two groups following the GSL rules decide which teams make it to the final brackets. The highest four teams from each group then move on to the subsequent round.
Group A
| Upper quarter-finals | Upper semi-finals | Upper final | Qualified teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD | |
| TBD vs TBD | |||
| TBD vs TBD |
| Lower quarter-finals | Lower semi-finals | Lower final | Qualified teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD | |
| TBD vs TBD | |||
| TBD vs TBD |
Group B
| Upper quarter-finals | Upper semi-finals | Upper final | Qualified teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD | |
| TBD vs TBD | |||
| TBD vs TBD |
| Lower quarter-finals | Lower semi-finals | Lower final | Qualified teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD | |
| TBD vs TBD | |||
| TBD vs TBD |
The top 8 brackets
Teams progressing through these groups accumulate more RLCS points. Advancing to the final rounds significantly increases chances for Major 1 qualification.
| Upper quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final |
|---|---|---|
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| Lower round 1 | Lower quarter-finals |
|---|---|
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
| TBD vs TBD | TBD vs TBD |
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