Karmine Corp comes out on top at RLCS 2026 Paris Major
From 20 to 24 May 2026, the best Rocket League esports teams from across the globe competed in the RLCS 2026 Paris Major, for glory and their share of a huge prize pool. In case you couldn’t watch the action unfold live, we’ve got you covered with the RLCS 2026 Paris Major results.
Karmine Corp is the Paris Major champions
At the Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre, France, a total of 16 teams competed for glory, including Five Fears, a team with some South African players representing the Sub-Saharan Africa region. Unfortunately, Five Fears couldn’t win a match and went out with a 0-3 record. However, they did build up quite a bit of experience and won $4,500 for their efforts.
After a grueling Group Stage, 12 teams remained to compete in the 12-Teams Hybrid Elimination Bracket. Karmine Corp rose to the occasion during the Group Stage, earning a spot in the Upper Bracket of the Playoffs Stage, where they crushed Boston Major champions, Gentle Mates, with a 4-1 score.
In front of their home crowd, Karmine Corp went on to beat Team Vitality in a close 4-3 match to earn a spot in the Grand Final. On the other side of the bracket, it was Twisted Minds who made a spectacular Lower Bracket run, eliminating FUT Esports, FURIA, Gentle Mates, and Shopify Rebellion for a spot in the Grand Final.
In the RLCS 2026 Paris Major Grand Final, Karmine Corp proved unstoppable, with the roaring crowd cheering for every move they made. They ended up winning in a convincing fashion, with a 4-1 scoreline, to claim the coveted trophy. Congratulations!
Final RLCS 2026 Paris Major Standings
Check out the table below showcasing the final standings and complete results of the RLCS 2026 Paris Major.
| Place | Team | Region | Prize Payout | RLCS Points |
| 1st | Karmine Corp | Europe (EU) | $112,500 | 40 pts |
| 2nd | Twisted Minds | MENA | $60,000 | 32 pts |
| 3rd | Shopify Rebellion | North America (NA) | $36,000 | 27 pts |
| 4th | Team Vitality | Europe (EU) | $25,500 | 22 pts |
| 5th–6th | Gentle Mates, Manchester City Esports | Europe (EU) | $22,500 | 18 pts |
| 7th–8th | FURIA Esports, SpaceStation Gaming | SAM / NA | $15,000 | 14 pts |
| 9th–12th | FUT Esports, MIBR, Ninjas in Pyjamas, NRG Esports | Various | $9,000 | 9 pts |
| 13th–16th | Five Fears, R8 Esports, Team SoloMid (TSM), Wildcard Gaming | Various | $4,500 | 5 pts |
Now, we look forward to the Last Chance Qualifiers leading up to the World Championship, and the Esports World Cup 2026. Stay tuned to Esports Central as we plan on bringing you the results, viewers’ guides, and more.
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