RLCS 2025 World Championship preview & betting picks

The Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) World Championship 2025 is set to take over Lyon, France, from September 10-14 at the LDLC Arena. With 20 of the best Rocket League teams from across the globe competing for a record US$1.2 million prize pool, this promises to be the biggest event in the history of Rocket League esports.

The expanded format brings 20 teams to the RLCS World Championship for the first time. Eight squads will battle through the play-in on Day 1, with four moving into the group stage, where 16 teams fight for eight playoff spots.

The weekend will feature a hybrid double-elimination playoff series capped off by a best-of-seven grand final. The tournament winners will take home $300,000, with payouts going all the way down to $6,000 for 19th-20th.

Here is our in-depth RLCS World Championship betting preview, including sportsbook odds and expert picks for the biggest event on the Rocket League esports calendar.

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RLCS World Championship outright odds

• Karmine Corp – +200
• Team Falcons – +275
• Dignitas – +750
• NRG – +750
• Team Vitality – +850
• FURIA Esports – +1000
• Geekay Esports – +1100
• The Ultimates – +1600
• Spacestation Gaming – +1800
• Twisted Minds – +1800
• Virtus.pro – +2500
• Ninjas in Pyjamas – +2500
• Gen.G Mobil1 Racing – +3300
• Team Secret – +3500
• Wildcard – +5000
• Shopify Rebellion – +8000
• ROC Esports – +10000
• MIBR – +10000
• TSM – +10000
• FUT Esports – +10000

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RLCS World Championship favorites to watch

Karmine Corp

The French giants enter on home soil as the clear favorites with esports betting sites. They’ve already won the Birmingham Major and the 2025 Esports World Cup title, led by Axel “Vatira” Touret, Tristan “Atow.” Soyez, and Samy “dralii” Hajji. Karmine Corp’s consistency and mechanical dominance are unmatched, and with a home crowd behind them, they’ll be hard to stop.

Team Falcons

Team Falcons arrive as MENA’s best-ever chance at a world championship title. After finally breaking through with a victory at the Raleigh Major, the trio of Mohammed Khalid “Trk511” Alotaibi, Saleh Abdullah “Rw9” Bakhashwin, and Yazeed Abdullah “Kiileerrz” Bakhashwin are poised to take down anyone in their path. They have consistently challenged European and North American dominance and could thrive in this new format.

NRG

North America’s biggest hope is NRG, featuring Massimo “Atomic” Franceschi, Landon “BeastMode” Konerman, and Daniel “Daniel” Piecenski. This roster has shown flashes of brilliance all year, including close battles with Karmine Corp at the Esports World Cup. Their ceiling is championship caliber, but they’ll need to bring peak performance from Day 1.

RLCS World Championship betting picks

Best bet – Karmine Corp to win

It is hard to go past Karmine Corp. They have been the standout team of 2025, and competing in their home country gives them a huge advantage. Karmine Corp’s dominant Esports World Cup title run in August showed how strong they are, while their synergy and adaptability in long series make them the safest pick to lift the trophy.

Value bet – Geekay Esports to reach the final

If you’re chasing bigger odds, Geekay Esports represent strong value. They reached the grand final of the Esports World Cup, proving they can hang with elite squads. With less pressure than the likes of Karmine Corp or Team Falcons, they could once again shock the world and make a deep playoff run.