AMC Theaters to Screen 2026 Rocket League World Championship Finals Across the US

The 2026 Rocket League World Championship Finals are set to be broadcast in 50 AMC Theaters across the United States. The event will take place on Sunday, September 20, and fans can attend participating theaters nationwide to watch the action on the big screen.

The finals will be streamed live from Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, where 20 teams will compete for a share of the massive $1.2 million prize pool, with $300,000 going to the champions. The broadcast is expected to last approximately eight hours.

Tickets are now available at participating theaters, priced at $19.49 for adults ($22.18 if booked online). Due to high demand, tickets are selling out quickly, so fans are advised to secure their seats promptly to witness who will be crowned the 15th Rocket League World Champions.

Esports tournaments are typically streamed on Twitch, where viewers can earn special drops by watching. AMC has addressed this by providing commemorative Rocket League tickets that include codes to redeem the same drops viewers would normally receive on Twitch.

Ellen Copaken, SVP of Business Development at AMC Theatres, expressed excitement about the event, stating, "A key part of the magic of movie theaters is their ability to unite people for unforgettable shared experiences, and a live event like the Rocket League World Championship exemplifies that. We're thrilled to offer fans the chance to watch esports' biggest stage unfold on massive screens surrounded by fellow enthusiasts."

A full list of participating theaters can be found via the provided link.

This is not the first time an esports event has been featured in cinemas. Last year, the League of Legends World Finals in Chengdu, China, were shown in select theaters across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Similarly, Riot Games screened the Valorant Champions Paris Finals in certain cinemas throughout EMEA.

AMC's foray into esports broadcasting follows its recent establishment of a film distribution company aimed at bringing smaller films to theaters. With successes like Obsession and Markiplier's Iron Lung at the box office, AMC is capitalizing on the trend to deliver diverse content to audiences.