Team BDS Claim 2024 RLCS World Championship Title: A New Era in Rocket League

Team BDS clinched their second Rocket League Championship Series World Championship title in Fort Worth, Texas. The European team achieved this victory by overcoming G2 Stride with a 4-2 win in the grand final. The journey to the championship was marked by dramatic comebacks, a recurring theme for BDS throughout the playoffs. Key players like Evan “M0nkey M00n” Rogez, Brice “ExoTiiK” Bigeard, and their teammates demonstrated resilience and skill, especially when facing series deficits.

Before the grand final, BDS showcased their strength by defeating FURIA Esports in a nail-biting tiebreaker for the fourth seed. This victory was followed by a win against G2 Stride in the upper bracket semi-finals and then by besting Team Falcons in a closely-fought semi-final match. In several instances, BDS had to battle back from behind, illustrating their tenacity and strategic prowess that eventually led them to victory.

The grand final match against G2 was particularly intense. Despite falling behind initially after a decisive 5-0 defeat in the opening game, BDS quickly struck back in the second game. Brice “ExoTiiK” Bigeard scored the winning goal just 10 seconds into overtime, bringing the series to a 1-1 tie. G2 reclaimed the lead in the third game with a 3-1 win, but BDS took a crucial timeout before the fourth game to regroup. This proved effective as they dominated the following two games 4-1 and 5-2, respectively.

Game six of the series saw BDS taking an early lead and maintaining control for most of the match. This strategic dominance allowed them to clinch the World Championship title. Team BDS emerged victorious with their prominent players, including M0nkey M00n and ExoTiiK, who played pivotal roles in securing the championship. ExoTiiK, in particular, earned the Most Valuable Player award for his exceptional performance during the final.

For G2 Stride, the journey ended in disappointment as they faced a recurrent theme of losing to BDS in crucial matches, repeating their 2022 loss in the same location. Despite their robust performance throughout the season, which included notable achievements like a strong finish at the Esports World Cup, they were unable to conquer their European rivals twice in the tournament. G2's solid performances included victories at the London Major and a runner-up position at the Copenhagen Major, but BDS remained a formidable hurdle they couldn’t overcome.

Moving forward, the anticipation for the 2025 season has already begun. The RLCS announced an exciting expansion, with a prize pool of $5 million and an earlier start date in January. These developments promise an exhilarating new chapter for Rocket League esports.

The 2024 season concluded with spectacular performances and memorable moments, setting the stage for what promises to be an unprecedented and thrilling 2025 season. Fans and players alike eagerly await the next series of competitions, anticipating more fierce battles and exceptional displays of skill and strategy in this globally popular esport.