If you think you've got what it takes to go head to head with some of the best Fortnite players on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, you'll want to know all the details on Fortnite's brand new PlayStation Cup.

The exclusive cup will take place this weekend and see players battle it out for the opportunity to compete for a piece of the massive $110,000 global prize pool.

Here's everything you need to know about the new PlayStation Cup, including the exact start time, format, and how you can play.

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PlayStation Cup Start Time

According to the official PlayStation Blog post for the upcoming cup, the first round of the event will begin on Saturday, October 2nd. The exact start time for the PlayStation Cup will depend on your region, details of which can be found below:

  • North America East:  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET
  • North America West:  2:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT
  • Europe: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM CET
  • Brazil: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM BRT
  • Middle East: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM GST
  • Asia:  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM JST
  • Oceania: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM AET

How To Play

If you're eager to take part in the new PlayStation Cup, you'll be pleased to know that the process isn't complicated.

To enter the cup, simply download and install Fortnite on either your PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 console, then ensure that Two-Factor Authentication is enabled on your Epic Games account.

Once you've done that, you'll need to reach at least level 30 and head to the 'Compete' tab in the main menu of Fortnite. Locate the PlayStation Cup and jump right in at the times mentioned above.

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Cup Format

During Round 1 of the Solo PlayStation Cup, players will have a total of 3 hours to play a maximum of 10 games and earn as many points as possible. Every elimination will earn you 1 point and getting a Victory Royale will bag you 30 points.

Then the top 100 players with the most points will be advanced to Round 2 in their region, which consists of 6 total matches and double the amount of points for eliminations.

More details on the Cup format and point system can be found on the official PlayStation Blog Post.