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How to Watch RLCS Winter Invitational Europe 2023 – teams, format, schedule, streams, predictions

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Overall, the RLCS 2023 season has seen multiple stages of competition. Moreover, following the Winter Cup, the European region is moving towards the RLCS Winter Invitational Europe 2023. Kicking off in the coming week, read on to learn How to Watch this epic event!

Event Background

RLCS Winter
Credits: RLCS

With regards to the event background, this RLCS season is the twelfth season of the Rocket League Championship Series. As one of the 3 splits, Fall, Winter and Spring, Winter is only the first stage.

Moreover, after the Winter Open and Winter Cup, the Winter Invitational remains.

Taking place between 24th February and 26th February, a total of $100,000 of prize is on the line between the 16 European trios. Hosted online by Psyonix, the following are your participating teams:

Point Ranking

  • Karmine Corp
  • Oxygen Esports
  • Quadrant
  • Team Liquid
  • Moist Esports
  • G1
  • German Amigos
  • Team Vitality
  • Team BDS
  • Soniqs
  • Tundra Esports
  • Williams Resolve
  • Solary
  • suhhh
  • Monaco Esports
  • FUFAXDOP

All teams have earned their spot through points rankings.

Do note that apart from the prize, teams are also playing for RLCS Circuit Ranking Points too as determined here:

  • 1st – 20 RLCS Points
  • 2nd – 16 RLCS Points
  • 3-4th – 12 RLCS Points
  • 5-8th – 8 RLCS Points
  • 9-12th – 5 RLCS Points
  • 13-16th – 3 RLCS Points

Format

RLCS 2023 Rocket League
Credits: Psyonix

When it comes to the format, there are two stages of competition.

Kicking off with the Group Stage, all 16 teams have been split into 4 groups of 4, with the seeds undetermined. Moreover, a round robin will take place with BO5 matches.

Specifically, this means that each team will face one another once, progressing to the Playoffs with the following criteria:

  • Winner of each group – qualifies to Quarterfinals of Playoffs
  • 2-3rd of each group – Round 1 of the Playoffs
  • 4th of each group – Eliminated

Following this stage, we have the Playoffs to look forward to. Once here, the Playoffs will consists of a Single Elimination Bracket. Moreover, each team only has one life – where losing results in instant elimination.

Notably, round 1 will be BO5 matches, while the rest of the bracket will be BO7.

Schedule for the RLCS Winter Invitational Europe 2023

When it comes to the schedule, we recommend tuning into the official Rocket League Esports Twitter page here for any updates.

Watch the RLCS Winter Invitational Europe 2023 on esportsguide

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Credits: Psyonix

You can also watch the RLCS Winter Invitational Europe 2023 live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.

RLCS Winter Invitational Europe 2023

Predictions

When it comes to the predictions, we’ve had two heats of competition already.

Bearing this in mind, we have the placements from the Winter Cup and Winter Open events to consider.

Winter Open:

  1. Karmine Corp
  2. Team Vitality
  3. Oxygen Esports/German Amigos

Winter Cup

  1. Karmine Corp
  2. Team Liquid
  3. Oxygen Esports/Quadrant

Moreover, we’d like to suggest Karmine Corp as the favourites for this event considering that they’ve managed to win the past two European events.

Do note that this is the last event prior to the Winter Major. Performances here will help teams earn a spot at this highly coveted event which will feature international competitors from all over the world.

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

RLCS Europe Winter Cup 2023 Recap – Karmine Corp Are Champions

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Overall, the competitive Rocket League esports season is early in year. Accordingly, the RLCS Europe Winter Cup 2023 just concluded yesterday, and we have a new regional champion. Read on to learn more about the event in this concise recap below!

RLCS Europe Winter Cup – A Surprising Victory

Credits: Rocket League Esports Twitter

Formed last October, Karmine Corp finished forming a roster to compete in European Rocket League.

Indeed, after a 1st place finish at the EU Winter Open, many thought that this victory was a fluke.

Accordingly, this past weekend, the Winter Cup put $100,000 on the line for the best 16 teams in the continent.

Last Friday, they started in Group A with a 2-1 lead. Seeded into the Quarterfinals, they then took down the following teams:

  • Karmine Corp vs German Amigos (4-2)
  • Oxygen Esports vs Karmine Corp (0-4)
  • Karmine Corp vs Team Liquid (4-2)
RLCS 2023 Rocket League
Credits: Psyonix

Overall, this win confirms that this team is seriously a new contender in the European space. Accordingly, they’ve overcome other regional favourites such as Team Vitality, Team BDS and Moist Esports.

In the coming few weeks, they’ll have to prove themselves again at the EU Winter Invitational – stay tuned to the RLCS here on esportsguide.

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How to Watch RLCS EU Winter Cup 2022-23 – teams, format, schedule, streams, predictions

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Accordingly, the RLCS this year involves multiple stages of competition every split. Indeed, the RLCS EU Winter Cup 2022-23 is the second stage of the Winter Split for Europe. Bearing this in mind, the competition is getting tighter – read on to learn how to watch the event kicking off this weekend!

Event Background

With regards to the event background, the RLCS 2022-23 is the twelfth season of the Rocket League Championship Series.

Credits: Rocket League Esports Twitter

Following up from the changes of last year, there are three splits in the season – Fall, Winter and Spring. Within each Split, there are three stages – an Open, a Cup followed by an Invitational.

Accordingly, following the EU Winter Open, now we have the Winter Cup. Taking place online with $100,000 on the line, the event will take place from 10th February to 12th February.

Here are the 16 teams of three taking part below:

Point Ranking

  • Karmine Corp
  • Oxygen Esports
  • Team Liquid
  • Quadrant
  • Moist Esports
  • G1
  • German Amigos
  • Team Vitality

Closed Qualifier

  • Team BDS
  • Williams Resolve
  • Soniqs
  • Endpoint CeX
  • MuchDelight
  • Solary
  • suhhh
  • Tundra Esports

Beyond the prize pool, teams are also fighting for RLCS Circuit Ranking Points which will be essential to seed to the top events later this season such as the World Championship.

Format

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Moreover, the format will be similar to the Winter Open, with two stages of competition.

Firstly, we have a Group Stage with the 16 teams split into 4 groups of 4.

Here’s how the seeds have been randomly drawn:

  • A: Karmine Corp, G1, Solary, suhhh
  • B: Moist Esports, Quadrant, Team BDS, Tundra Esports
  • C: Team Liquid, Team Vitality, Williams Resolve, MuchDelight
  • D: Oxygen Esports, German Amigos, Soniqs, Endpoint CeX

Within each group, a round robin with BO5 matches will take place where each team faces one another once. Seeding into the Playoffs is as follows:

  • 1st of each group – Quarterfinals Playoffs
  • 2nd-3rd of each group – Round 1 Playoffs
  • 4th of each group – Eliminated

Moreover, the Playoffs will involve a single elimination bracket. Overall, the final 12 teams will have to battle through Round 1 BO5 matches, while all other matches will be BO7.

Schedule for the RLCS EU Winter Cup

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Concerning the schedule, there are a tonne of matches to look forward to.

For context, here’s the schedule for Group A below for the CET time zone:

February 10th 2023

Round 1

  • Karmine Corp vs suhhh (17:00)
  • G1 vs Solary (17:00)

Round 2

  • Karmine Corp vs Solary (17:45)
  • G1 vs suhhh (17:45)

Round 3

  • Karmine Corp vs G1 (16:30)
  • Solary vs suhhh (16:30)

For further details on the other matches, feel free to check out the official Rocket League esports page here.

Watch the RLCS EU Winter Cup on esportsguide

You can also watch the RLCS EU Winter Cup live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.

RLCS EU Winter Cup

Predictions

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Moreover, predictions are best based on the Winter Open event which took place last week. Here’s how the competition stacked up back then:

  • #1 – Karmine Corp
  • #2 – Team Vitality
  • #3-4 – Oxygen Esports, German Amigos

Let’s see if Karmine Corp can repeat their impressive performance from last week and win the competition once again!

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

Rocket League Esports NA – Ally Becomes an Official Partner

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Following a successful year last season, Rocket League is looking for repeatable growth this year. Accordingly, further investments and sponsors is a great way to improve – that’s why Ally partnering with Rocket League esports NA is good news!

Rocket League Esports NA – Growing the Scene

Overall, the announcement made waves over on Twitter where Psyonix released the news:

Credits: Rocket League Esports Twitter

Over the past few years, competitive Rocket League esports has enjoyed a variety of sponsors from the likes of CDW, Intel, Lenovo and Verizon to list a few.

Otherwise, when it comes to RLCS NA, the Winter Open is kicking off today.

Following the Winter Open, there’ll be the Winter Cup and Winter Invitational to look forward to prior to the first international event.

Currently, we’re not sure how much a role the new sponsor, Ally, will play.

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Credits: Psyonix

As an online bank, the partner won’t likely affect the competition in any substantial way like a technological sponsor.

Indeed, we can’t wait to see more sponsors line up to invest in Rocket League esports in the coming seasons – we’ll be sure to stay up to date!

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

RLCS NA Winter Open 2023 Groups – Preview for Playoffs

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Heading into this competitive season for Rocket League, the new format has made for multiple rounds of competition. Accordingly, for North America, we have the RLCS NA Winter Open 2023 to look forward to – check the groups below!

RLCS NA Winter Open 2023 – Tight Competition

Credits: Rocket League Esports Twitter

Indeed, this opening event will feature a Group Stage followed by Playoffs.

Competing in this Group Stage are the best teams in the region for competitive Rocket League. Accordingly, following a prior qualifier, the groups are as follows:

  • A: Gen.G Mobil1 Racing, Complexity Gaming, Dignitas, KOI
  • B: FaZe Clan, FURIA, Shopify Rebellion, Knights
  • C: Version1, G2 Esports, Team Axle, Akrew
  • D: Spacestation Gaming, NRG, OpTic Gaming, M80

From each group, the pathway to Playoffs is as follows:

  • Winner – qualifies to Quarterfinals of the Playoffs
  • 2nd-3rd – qualifies to Round 1 of the Playoffs
  • 4th – elimination
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Credits: Psyonix

Do note that apart from prize, there are also RLCS Circuit Ranking Points on the line too.

Otherwise, as we get closer to the event, we’ll offer more viewership details for the event considering that this is the first step. Note that after the Winter Open, there’ll be the Winter Cup and Winter Invitational.

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

Rocket League Ninjas in Pyjamas – New Roster Revealed

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Considering the succesful year of growth enjoyed by Rocket League, more organizations are getting involved. Accordingly, earlier this week, a new organization announced they’d be diving in. Read on to learn more about Rocket League Ninjas in Pyjamas!

Rocket League Ninjas in Pyjamas – High Hopes for 2023

NiP
Credits: NiP YouTube

Accordingly, for those unaware, NiP has two headquarters – one in Europe, one in South America.

Bearing this in mind, they’re opening a Rocket League division in South America. To do so, they’ve just signed the following team:

  • Luiz “AZTROMICK” Fellipe Lopes Gomes
  • Bernardo “Bemmz” Siqueira Marta
  • Caio “CAiOTG1″ Testi Vinicius
  • Pedro “fAsi” Henrique Rodrigues – Coach

This team is a combination of veterans in the region. Firstly, you have the likes of “AZTROMICK” and “Bemmz” from The Club, where they’ve won multiple regional events in South America – all of the Fall events last year.

Credits: NiP YouTube

Joining as their third is “CAiOTG1″ from FURIA, the former champions of South America in 2021, apart from winning the Gamers8 2022 event last year.

Bearing this in mind, there are high hopes for this roster and organization. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish in the region!

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

RLCS EU Winter Open Group Stage Recap – Ready for Playoffs

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Since yesterday, we’ve been watching the RLCS EU Winter Open event. Accordingly, the Group Stage kicked off yesterday as the first stage of the competition prior to the Playoffs, read on to learn more about the event below!

RLCS EU Winter Open Group Stage – Concluding Tomorrow

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Credits: Rocket League

Indeed, the top 16 teams in the region were seeded into the Group Stage as soon as Closed Qualifier was concluded.

Bearing this in mind, teams were seeded not randomly, but through a process of seeding. Within each group, a round robin took palce where only the top 3 progress to the Playoffs.

Here are the standings with everything concluded:

Group A

  • #1 – Team Vitality (3-0)
  • #2 – Karmine Corp (2-1)
  • #2 – Soniqs (1-2)
  • #4 – suhh (0-3)

Group B

  • #1 – G1 (3-0)
  • #2 – Moist Esports (1-2)
  • #3 – Williams Resolve (1-2)
  • #4 – Solary (1-2)

Group C

  • #1 – Team Liquid (2-1)
  • #2 – Quadrant (2-1)
  • #3 – Vertigo Esports (2-1)
  • #4 – Tundra Esports (0-3)
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Credits: Psyonix

Group D

  • #1 – Oxygen Esports (2-1)
  • #2 – German Amigos (2-1)
  • #3 – Team BDS (2-1)
  • #4 – Guild Esports (0-3)

At this stage, it’s still early and only the weakest teams have been eliminated.

Over the next day, we’ll be tuning into the bracket to see how the competition develops.

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

RLCS EU Winter Open 2023 – Group Seedings Revealed

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Kicking off tomorrow, the RLCS EU Winter Open 2023 is the first leg of the competition in the region. Accordingly, only a day before, Psyonix has revealed the seeding for the Groups. Read on to learn more about the group stage below!

RLCS EU Winter Open 2023 – Ready for Action

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For those unaware, this Winter Open is one of multiple events being held this split. After this event, the Winter Cup and Winter Invitational all build up to the first international event of the year.

Anyways, the first stage of this Open event is the Group Stage. Here, the 16 teams will be split into 4 groups of 4. Here they are, finally revealed:

  • A: Karmine Corp, Team Vitality, Soniqs, SUHH
  • B: Moist Esports, G1, Solary, Williams Resolve
  • C: Team Liquid, Quadrant, Tundra Esports, Team Vertigo
  • D: Oxygen Esports, Evil Geniuses, Team BDS, Guild Esports
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Credits: Psyonix

Indeed, during the Group Stage a round robin will take place. Accordingly, a round robin will take place where each team will play one another once. After this stage, only the top 3 from each Group will progress to the next stage.

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

How to Watch RLCS Europe Winter Open 2022-23 – teams, format, schedule, streams, predictions

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

One of the most exciting esports on our radar for 2023 is none other than competitive Rocket League. Accordingly, following an incredibly succesful 2022 and a new format for 2023, we can’t wait. Bearing this in mind, everything kicks off with the Winter Open Regionals – read on to learn how to watch the RLCS Europe Winter Open 2022-23 below!

Event Background

RLCS 2023 Rocket League
Credits: Psyonix

The RLCS, short for the Rocket League Championship Series, is hosting its 12th season this year. Indeed, Psyonix has organized the highest level of Rocket League in this constantly changing framework.

Accordingly, this year, the competition is split into Fall, Winter and Spring, maintaining the regional expansions and international events trialled last season.

The first split, Winter, consists of the Winter Open, Winter Cup and Winter Invitational for all regions. Specifically, Europe is part of the 7 regions involved in competitive Rocket League: North America, Oceania, South America, Middle East and North Africa, Asia-Pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa.

With regards to Europe, we have the Winter Open kicking off in the coming week, running from 27th January to 29th January. Throwing $100,000 on the line for this online competition, the top 16 teams in the continent will be competing as listed:

Point Ranking

  • Karmine Corp
  • Moist Esports
  • Oxygen Esports
  • Team Liquid
  • Quadrant
  • G1
  • Evil Geniuses
  • Team BDS
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Closed Qualifier

  • 8 teams TBD (22nd January)

Do note that apart from the prize money, teams are competing for the RLCS Points which will be essential for qualifying for further events down the line in the Winter Split and throughout the season.

Read on as we dive a little deeper into the structure of the event below!

Format

The format trials a trusted formula – a Group Stage followed by Playoffs.

Kicking things off with a Group Stage, we have the 16 teams competing in four groups of four based on seeding once the Closed Qualifier teams are revealed.

Within each group, teams will compete through a round robin with BO5 matches. Considering a number of Tiebreaker rules (such as Match Record, Game Differential and Initial Seed), the following rubric will seed teams into the Playoffs:

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  • Winner of each group – qualification to the Quarterfinals of the Playoffs
  • 2-3rd of each group – qualification to Round 1 of the Playoffs
  • 4th place of each group – elimination from the tournament

As the top 3 from each group progress, they’ll have to fight through the Single Elimination Bracket to climb summit. Accordingly, the final 12 teams will have one lifeline – one loss means elimination.

Do note that in the Single Elimination Bracket, Round 1 matches are BO5 while the rest of the bracket is BO7. Just like that, after 3 days of competition, we’d have our first regional European champion of the season.

Schedule for the RLCS Europe Winter Open

Considering that the competition awaits 8 teams from the Closed Qualifier, the schedule is still not clear. Feel free to stay up to date with the official Rocket League esports page for a detailed schedule here.

Watch the RLCS Europe Winter Open on esportsguide

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You can also watch the event live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.

RLCS Europe Winter Open

Predictions

Even though we don’t have the full list of teams, it’s safe to assume that the teams invited based on Rankings are favoured. Here are the current rankings as a reminder:

  • #1 – Karmine Corp (61 points)
  • #2 – Moist Esports (55 points)
  • #3 – Oxygen Esports (47 points)

We can’t wait to see if anything’s changed since last year’s Fall Split.

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news

RLCS Winter Split 2023 Preview – Listing All the Details

Posted on by Gabriel Sciberras

Kicking things off, the RLCS Fall Major was incredibly successful. Indeed, revealing a new format to the competition, there are more Majors to look forward to this season. Accordingly, the RLCS Winter Split 2023 is starting soon – read on to learn everything you need to know!

RLCS Winter Split 2023 – Coming Later This Month

Credits: Rocket League Esports Twitter

Moving forward, each Split will be just like the Fall Split.

Just like the previous event, each regional RLCS League kicks off with regional competition, through three events:

  • Open Winter
  • Cup Winter
  • Winter Invitational

Throughout, teams will be performing as well as possible to cement their spots to make it to the Winter Major, hosted at DreamHack San DIego. Here’s how soon all the action kicks off for all the regions:

  • Asia-Pacific (APAC) – January 28-29th
  • Europe (EU), South America (SAM) and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) – January 27-29th
  • Middle East and North Africa (MENA) – February 2-4th
  • North America (NA) and Oceania (OCE) – February 3-5th
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Moving forward, the Winter Cups will take place in the second week of February, followed by the Winter Invitationals. For specific dates for each region visit the original press release here. The press release also offers details regarding format.

In conclusion, the main event, the RLCS Winter Major will take place between 6-9th Apri.

For more esports news, visit: https://www.esportsguide.com/news