Fortnite FNCS Major 1 2024: Prize pool, schedule, and how to watch
FNCS Major 1 is Fortnite's first competitive event of 2024. Here's everything you need to know.
Fortnite is kicking off 2024 with a bang, as FNCS Major 1 begins in January and runs through February. The competitive event will see players around the world compete for a chunk of the prize pool and a spot at the Global Championship later this year. Whether you’re a competitor or spectator, here’s all the details on FNCS Major 1, including the schedule, prize pool, and how you can watch it.
Prize pool

Source: Epic Games
The prize pool for the Fortnite Championship Series 2024 is $7,675,000 USD. This money will be divided amongst qualifying players from the three Majors over the course of the year, as well as the Global Championship (details TBD).
Schedule

Source: Epic Games
Here is the full event schedule for FNCS Major 1 2024, as confirmed by Epic Games.
Major 1 | NA-Central/EU | OCE/ASIA/ME/BR |
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Open Qualifier 1 - Round 1 | Jan 26, 2024 | Jan 26, 2024 |
Open Qualifier 1 - Round 2 | Jan 27, 2024 | Jan 27, 2024 |
Open Qualifier 1 - Round 3 | Jan 27, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 |
Open Qualifier 1 - Round 4 | Jan 28, 2024 | N/A |
Open Qualifier 2 - Round 1 | Feb 2, 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 |
Open Qualifier 2 - Round 2 | Feb 3, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 |
Open Qualifier 2 - Round 3 | Feb 3, 2024 | Feb 4, 2024 |
Open Qualifier 2 - Round 4 | Feb 4, 2024 | N/A |
Bye Week | Feb 5-15, 2024 | Feb 5-15, 2024 |
Upper Semis and Lower Semis - Round 1 | Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 |
Upper Semis and Lower Semis - Round 2 | Feb 17, 2024 | Feb 17, 2024 |
Upper Semis and Lower Semis - Round 3 | Feb 18, 2024 | Feb 18, 2024 |
Grand Finals | Feb 24-25, 2024 | Feb 24-25, 2024 |
How to watch

Source: Epic Games
FNCS 2024 will be streamed live on Fortnite’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Epic Games is also streaming it on the Fortnite website, where you can view a live stat tracker during the competition. Unfortunately there are no Drops for the FNCS Major 1.
That’s everything you need to know about the FNCS Major 1 2024. Stay right here on Shacknews for more helpful guides on Fortnite esports.
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