Karmine Corp defeated The Ultimates 4-0 in the RLCS Birmingham Major grand final, displaying total dominance at the bp pulse LIVE Arena. Karmine Corp’s position as one of the best teams in Rocket League esport was solidified with this historic accomplishment, which was the first-ever clean sweep in an RLCS Major final.
After transferring from BDS, Dralii won his first MVP award in his first event with Karmine Corp, and the team put up outstanding performances. This victory demonstrated the team’s strength and ambition going forward as Vatira won his third Major title and rising star Atow took home his first championship trophy.
Karmine Corp dominated from start to finish, going undefeated in the Swiss stage with victories over Twisted Minds, FURIA, and NRG. They continued their momentum in the playoffs, eliminating NRG again in the quarter-finals before sweeping FURIA 4-0 in the semi-finals. Their commanding grand final performance earned them a $102,000 share of the $351,000 prize pool.
The RLCS Birmingham Major was the first of two major UK esports events in 2025, organized through a partnership between BLAST and Live Nation. The event received backing from Solihull Council, British Esports Federation, NEC Group, and the West Midlands Growth Company, with funding support from the West Midlands Combined Authority and the UK Government through the Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund.
The thrill doesn’t end here. Top Counter-Strike teams will battle in front of thousands of spectators at the BLAST Premier London Open, which will take place at OVO Arena Wembley from September 5–7. Later this week, tickets will go on sale on Ticketmaster.co.uk.
Rocket League and esports fans can anticipate an exciting season ahead, as Karmine Corp’s commanding performance sets the tone for 2025.