BLAST x Thomas Lyte collaboration brings luxurious FNCS Championship trophy
The Fortnite Championship Series (FNCS) Global Championship 2025 has secured a major partnership. The tournament organiser BLAST has teamed up with Thomas Lyte, a world-famous trophy maker, to design the trophy and medals for this yearโs event in Lyon, France.
The London-based company has created some of the most recognisable trophies in sports, including footballโs FA Cup, golfโs Ryder Cup, and the original League of Legends Summonerโs Cup. Their move into Fortnite continues a growing connection between traditional trophy craftsmanship and esports.
Details of the FNCS Global Championship
The FNCS Global Championship will take place on September 6โ7, 2025, and will feature 33 trios from around the world. Over two days, teams will play 12 matches, battling for a share of the $2 million (~ยฃ1.4m) prize pool. The event is expected to bring in a huge audience from Fortnite fans and the wider esports community.
This yearโs championship will be hosted at the LDLC Arena in Lyon, a new and modern venue built for large-scale esports events. With space for thousands of fans, the arena will deliver the kind of live atmosphere that makes Fortnite competitions special.
Making esports trophies luxurious
For BLAST, working with Thomas Lyte is about giving the FNCS trophy the same weight as those in traditional sports. Just like lifting the FA Cup or Ryder Cup, holding the FNCS trophy is meant to symbolise excellence for Fortnite players.
The FNCS is already one of the most important competitions in the Fortnite calendar. It represents the final stage of a long and competitive season, where only the best players from each region qualify to compete. With so many players worldwide, reaching the Global Championship is an achievement on its own.
Celebrating wins in style
By bringing in Thomas Lyte, the FNCS Global Championship 2025 steps closer to bridging the gap between traditional sports and esports. The trophy will not only reward in-game skill but will also stand as a piece of craftsmanship from one of the worldโs most respected silversmiths. The honour of owning a Thomas Lyte masterpiece is a big achievement that both the champion and the runners-up will enjoy.
