Fortnite Competitive is officially kicking off a massive new schedule with Road to Unreal, a sequence of Ranked Cups leading into the $1,000,000 Duos Battle Royale Unreal Cup.
Road to Unreal – Ranked Cups Begin
From December 5 to December 21, Fortnite will host at least one Ranked Cup every day, giving players a chance to climb the leaderboards and earn rewards.
Any player who reaches Unreal rank in Battle Royale by December 20 will qualify for the main event and have a chance to compete for a share of over $1 million USD in prize money.
Leaderboard Rewards Schedule
Players can earn exclusive cosmetics and rewards just by performing well in Ranked Cups:
December 8–14
- Reach leaderboard milestones to unlock in-game rewards.
December 15–21
- Unlock all previous rewards plus additional exclusive cosmetics.
Duos Cups and Prize Pool Breakdown
Beyond Road to Unreal, players can also compete in:
- Duos Ranked Cups
- Duos Victory Cups
- Duos Shop Cups
There will be 17 Victory Cups from December 5 to December 19 with a combined prize pool of $810,000 USD, giving Duos players even more opportunities to earn.
Fortnite Mobile Series Returns
The Fortnite Mobile Series launches in December with monthly Solo tournaments.
Key details:
- Touch-only competition
- Multiple sessions every month
- Top players in each region qualify for cash finals
- Single-lobby qualifiers for top-tier competition
FNCS 2026 Begins in January
The Fortnite Championship Series 2026 officially starts with the FNCS Trial on January 31.
How it works:
- Duos are placed into divisions based on performance.
- Division 1 teams compete in Major Tournaments.
- Top teams qualify for LAN events including the Fortnite Global Championship 2026.
More details on FNCS 2026 are expected later in December.
Chaos Champion FNCS Cup
To celebrate the return of FNCS, Fortnite is hosting the Chaos Champion FNCS Cup in December.
This Solo Battle Royale tournament rewards the highest-scoring players in each region with the Chaos Champion Bundle, featuring the exclusive Chaos Champion Outfit.
Exact dates for the event are expected to be revealed soon.
Final Thoughts
With daily Ranked Cups, million-dollar finals, FNCS 2026, Mobile competitions, and exclusive rewards, Fortnite Competitive has never been bigger. Whether you’re climbing to Unreal or grinding FNCS qualifiers, December is packed with action.