Epic Games kicks off Fortnite Champion Series on August 17

The Fortnite World Cup just ended, but the Fortnite Champion Series is about to begin... on August 17.

@anthony256

Published Aug 4, 2019 8:28 PM CDT
Updated Aug 11, 2022 1:49 PM CDT

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Epic Games just finished up the Fortnite World Cup, where a 16-year old took home $3 million in his victorious game... but did you think that was it for Fortnite in 2019? Think again.

Epic Games kicks off Fortnite Champion Series on August 17 | TweakTown.com

The Fortnite Champion Series (formally known as the Championship Series) kicks off on August 17, which will see teams of 3 fighting through their respective regions for five weeks of matches. This will include a bunch of weekend main events, Cash Cups -- as well as solos on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and then trios on Fridays.

Whoever comes out on top will battle with other regional teams on September 20-23, with each event rolling out with its own prize pool and "millions of dollars" up for grabs in the Fortnite Championship Series.

There will be a leaderboard for gamers to check out so we know who is currently the one/s to beat in their respective regions, with it all kicking off on August 17. Will you be tuning in?

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