We’re thrilled to announce that the popular DreamHack Open Featuring Fortnite tournament series, which included millions of players in 2020, will continue in 2021 (duos). That’s not all: Players can also look forward to the ”best of the best” (trios) Cash Cup Extra Presented by DreamHack. Both Fortnite initiatives will total a prize pool of more than USD $900,000 in 2021.
Each season of Fortnite’s competitive calendar — spring, summer and fall — will feature a DreamHack Open with a prize pool of USD $200k each. The first DreamHack Open Featuring Fortnite will begin in May with each duos tournaments to be broadcast live on Twitch. Players are able to join the tournament in the Compete section of Fortnite. No signup required. Dates will be announced soon.
Over $900,000 total prize pool in 2021
- DreamHack Open ft. Fortnite (duos) to take place one time every season (EU and NA East), 3 in total over the year
- Fortnite has added invitational events where top players from the European (EU) and North American (NA) East Trios Cash Cups can advance to the Cash Cup Extra Presented by DreamHack tournament. It is to take place three times every season, 12 events in total over the year.
To strengthen our connection and involvement in the Fortnite competitive ecosystem is a tremendous opportunity.
Fortnite players will be able to participate in DreamHack Open Featuring Fortnite on the EU and NA East and West servers as the competition is open for all and not invite based. Cash Cup Extra requires players to compete in the Fortnite Trios Cash Cup to earn an invite to play. Click on the respective buttons below to learn more about the tournament.
