Fortnite Arenas Cash Cup: Europe's next session lands on 24 November
Epic's solo boxfight tournament returned to Fortnite this week, with Europe's second November session set for 24 November. Entry needs Platinum in Arenas Ranked, and the European winner of each session takes US$1,000.
Epic Games' Arenas Cash Cup is back on the Fortnite tournament calendar this month, with the European session played on 10 November and a second scheduled for 24 November. The solo boxfight competition pays cash to the top finishers in each region and is open to players who have reached Platinum in Arenas Ranked.
What the Arenas Cash Cup is
Arenas is the ranked, build-only boxfight mode that Epic launched on 9 April 2026. It strips out the looting and storm rotations of Battle Royale in favour of short, structured fights, and it carries its own rank, separate from Battle Royale and Reload.
The Cash Cup is the mode's tournament outlet. The first edition was played on Sunday 25 October 2026, and the November schedule gives each region two sessions a fortnight apart.
Dates and session times
In Europe, both November sessions run from 18:00 to 20:00 UTC, which is 6pm to 8pm in the UK. The first was held on Tuesday 10 November and the second follows on Tuesday 24 November. North America Central's sessions are listed for 11 and 25 November.
- Europe, session one: 10 November, 18:00-20:00 UTC
- Europe, session two: 24 November, 18:00-20:00 UTC
- North America Central: 11 and 25 November
Format and rules
Each session lasts around two hours, and players can enter a maximum of 12 matches in that window. The cup uses solo Arenas settings in build mode, with up to eight players in a match and as many as seven reboots per player, which works out at eight lives.
With a cap on matches and a fixed window, there is little room to recover from a slow start. When players finish level on points, ties are separated first by Victory Royales, then by average placement and then by time alive.
Who can enter
To take part, a player must have reached Platinum rank or above in Arenas Ranked during the current or the previous ranked season. Because Arenas has its own ladder, a high rank in Battle Royale or Reload does not count towards that requirement.
Anyone hoping to play on 24 November who has not yet hit Platinum in the mode will need to climb before the session opens.
Prize money
Europe carries US$6,700 across its two November sessions. Each session's winner takes US$1,000 and the runner-up US$750, with payouts continuing down to US$100 for tenth place.
Prizes vary by region. In North America Central, per-player payouts start at US$750 for first place, followed by US$500, US$400, US$300 and US$200 for second to fifth.
Why it matters for 2027
The cup arrives with a bigger stage already promised. At the FNCS Global Championship in Antwerp in September, Epic announced that 2027 will bring the first Arenas Fight Night, a boxfight competition. Its format, dates and prize money have not been published.
| Region | Session one | Session two | First prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 10 November | 24 November | US$1,000 |
| North America Central | 11 November | 25 November | US$750 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Arenas Cash Cup in Europe?
The second November session in Europe is scheduled for Tuesday 24 November 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00 UTC. The first November session was played on 10 November.
Who can enter the Arenas Cash Cup?
Players must have reached Platinum rank or above in Arenas Ranked in the current or previous ranked season. Arenas has its own rank, separate from Battle Royale and Reload.
How much prize money is on offer?
Europe has US$6,700 across the two November sessions, with US$1,000 for each session winner and US$750 for second place, paying down to US$100 for tenth. In North America Central the top prize is US$750.
What is Arenas Fight Night?
It is a new boxfight competition that Epic has announced for 2027. Epic has not yet shared its format, dates or prize pool.