The Milk Cup, a highly anticipated Fortnite tournament for women, is back for 2025, promising even more excitement and opportunities to showcase top-tier gaming talent. After a successful debut in 2024, the Milk Cup returns with a massive $300,000 prize pool, featuring Duos and Build competitions for women across the United States.
New and Improved Format for 2025
With Raidiant organizing the competition once again and support from key partners like Gonna Need Milk, Fortnite content creator ThePeachCobbler, and Moonrock, the Milk Cup 2025 will bring together the best of competitive Fortnite. The tournament will feature online qualifiers, followed by exciting in-person events, with a total of three series of open qualifiers:
- Series 1 Qualifiers: April 24, with the Main Event on May 1
- Series 2 Qualifiers: July 3, with the Main Event on July 10
- Series 3 Qualifiers: August 14, with the Main Event on August 21
The top 50 teams from each open qualifier will advance to the Main Event in each series. The top 15 teams from Series 1 and 2 will progress, while Series 3 will see the top 20 teams move on. The Fall LAN Championship will conclude the 2025 season and crown the ultimate champion. Details about in-person event locations will be revealed soon.
Prize Pool Breakdown
The total prize pool for the Milk Cup 2025 is an impressive $300,000, with each Main Event offering $30,000, and the three combined adding up to $90,000. The Fall LAN Championship will offer a larger prize pool of $210,000, with the top three teams taking home $78,000, $38,000, and $19,000 respectively, while the rest of the prizes will be distributed among teams finishing 4th to 26th.
Introducing the Milk Cup Academy
To support aspiring female Fortnite competitors, the Milk Cup Academy has been launched. This community will provide mentorship, expert coaching, and access to competitive training and scrims. With guidance from professionals like ThePeachCobbler, the program will help participants sharpen their skills and improve their performance, all while offering wellness and support. As ThePeachCobbler puts it, “The Milk Cup Academy is a game-changer. So many talented women just need the right guidance and opportunity.”
A Strong Partnership with MilkPEP
Gonna Need Milk, powered by the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), is a Washington D.C.-based organization promoting the health benefits of real milk, especially its importance for gamers. MilkPEP is a proud sponsor of the Milk Cup, further emphasizing the event’s commitment to uplifting women in the gaming community and giving them exposure to a broader audience.
