Fortnite x NVIDIA GeForce RTX Cup: Start Times, Prizes, How to Participate, Eligibility

Sagar Mankar
Dec 20, 2025
3 min read

Fortnite is about to get even more electrifying. NVIDIA and Epic Games are teaming up for the first-ever NVIDIA GeForce RTX Cup, a global solo Battle Royale tournament where the best players can snag not just a monetary prize, but brand-new GeForce RTX 5080 GPUs and rare in-game rewards.

With GPUs harder to find than a Victory Royale these days, this tournament is a golden chance to flex your skills and maybe walk away with hardware worth nearly $1,000. Let’s break it all down so you’re ready to queue up.

Tournament Start Times (Region by Region)

Each region gets a single 3-hour session. Don’t miss your slot!

Oceania (OCE) → Dec 21, 2025 | 12:30 PM – 03:30 PM
Asia → Dec 21, 2025 | 02:30 PM – 05:30 PM
Middle East (ME) → Dec 21, 2025 | 08:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Europe (EU) → Dec 21, 2025 | 11:30 PM – 02:30 AM (Dec 22)
Brazil (BR) → Dec 22, 2025 | 02:30 AM – 05:30 AM
North America Central (NAC/NAE) → Dec 22, 2025 | 05:30 AM – 08:30 AM
North America West (NAW) → Dec 22, 2025 | 07:30 AM – 10:30 AM

How to Participate

Getting in is simple if you meet the requirements:

Launch Fortnite and head to the Compete tab.
Look for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX Cup banner.
Queue up during your region’s start time.
Play up to 10 matches in the 3-hour session.

Eligibility Requirements

To keep things fair, here’s what you’ll need:

Rank Requirement: Gold Rank or higher in Battle Royale Ranked, Zero Build Ranked, or Reload Ranked.
Tournament History: At least 14 tournaments played in the last 180 days.
Account Level: Level 350+ on your Epic Games account.
Age: Minimum age 13 (with parental consent if under 18).
Security: Multi-Factor Authentication (2FA) enabled on your Epic account.
Region Lock: You can only compete in your home server region.
Restrictions: No participation if you live in prize-restricted regions (e.g., Turkey, Russia).

Prizes by Region

Here’s the juicy part—what you can win!

Europe (EU)

1st Place → $5,000 + GeForce RTX 5080 GPU
2nd Place → $4,000 + GeForce RTX 5080 GPU
3rd Place → $3,000 + GeForce RTX 5080 GPU
4th Place → $2,000 + GeForce RTX 5080 GPU
5th–10th Place → $1,000 each
11th–50th Place → $500 each
51st–100th Place → $250 each

North America Central (NAC/NAE)

1st Place → $5,000 + GeForce RTX 5080 GPU
2nd Place → $4,000 + GeForce RTX 5080 GPU
3rd Place → $3,000 + GeForce RTX 5080 GPU
4th–10th Place → $1,000 each
11th–50th Place → $500 each
51st–100th Place → $250 each

North America West (NAW)

1st Place → $5,000 + GeForce RTX 5080 GPU
2nd Place → $3,000
3rd Place → $2,000
4th–10th Place → $1,000 each
11th–50th Place → $500 each
51st–100th Place → $250 each

Asia

1st Place → $5,000 + GeForce RTX 5080 GPU
2nd Place → $3,000
3rd Place → $2,000
4th–10th Place → $1,000 each
11th–50th Place → $500 each
51st–100th Place → $250 each

Middle East (ME)

1st Place → $5,000 + GeForce RTX 5080 GPU
2nd Place → $3,000
3rd Place → $2,000
4th–10th Place → $1,000 each
11th–50th Place → $500 each
51st–100th Place → $250 each

Brazil (BR)

1st Place → $5,000 + GeForce RTX 5080 GPU
2nd Place → $3,000
3rd Place → $2,000
4th–10th Place → $1,000 each
11th–50th Place → $500 each
51st–100th Place → $250 each

Oceania (OCE)

1st Place → $5,000 + GeForce RTX 5080 GPU
2nd Place → $3,000
3rd Place → $2,000
4th–10th Place → $1,000 each
11th–50th Place → $500 each
51st–100th Place → $250 each

Cosmetic Rewards (All Regions)

Rust Bucket Back Bling → Awarded to all players who score at least 8 points in the tournament.

Extra Details

Over $100,000 worth of prizes are up for grabs globally.
GPUs are the MSI Gaming Trio White GeForce RTX 5080, featuring a custom Fortnite backplate.
Prizes are non-transferable and subject to taxes depending on your country.