PlayStation Tournaments: XP

Live from London | January 18

PlayStation Tournaments: XP is Here!

A New Live Competition Experience!

Get ready - PlayStation Tournaments: XP is set to redefine competitive gaming for everyone, everywhere, live from London on January 18, 2025!

Watch the live broadcast on PlayStation’s Twitch and YouTube, where you will be guided through all the action by some of esports biggest personalities like Arslan Ash & CuddleCore, alongside your favourite hosts and casters featuring Frankie Ward and Roo Kang.

The show will feature:

  • Live Matches: Catch every victory, comeback, and clutch moment.
  • Community Highlights: Celebrate the players and stories that make PlayStation Tournaments: XP truly unique.
  • Exclusive Content: Enjoy behind-the-scenes insights, special interviews and more surprises.
  • Fans at home can also join the fun by watching along, participating in Q&As and boosting their favourite team’s XP Points through Twitch chat interactions.

Fortnite

EA Sports FC 25

TEKKEN 8

Astro Bot

Experience the thrill of a new, team-based competition!

In this unique, team-based competition, players at the event will join one of four teams - Triangle, Circle, Cross, or Square - and dive into four epic games: TEKKEN 8, EA Sports FC 25, Fortnite, and ASTRO BOT. Whether you’re a fighter, a football fan, or a battle royale enthusiast, there’s something for everyone.

You’ll be able to compete in exciting matches, mini-games, and other fun events to earn XP and power up your team. At the end of it all, the top two teams will face off in the Grand Final, where one team will be crowned the Champions of PlayStation Tournaments: XP.

Play, compete, and join the fun!

To earn your spot at PlayStation Tournaments: XP, all you need to do is participate in the online qualifiers.

The Open Qualifiers for Tekken 8 and EA Sports FC 25 are now live on PlayStation Tournaments from December 5 to December 15. To sign up, just head to the Game Hub on your PS5 home screen, find the “Upcoming Tournaments”  carousel, and select the XP Cups tournament you want to join. 

Make sure to mark your calendars for December 22. Winning any TEKKEN 8 or EA Sports FC 25 bracket will earn you a spot in the Closed Online Final. Top finishers will then be invited to London to join a team and make memories that will last a lifetime. Get ready to bring your A-game!

Active PS Plus membership required. Must be at least 18+ and a resident of an eligible country. Void where prohibited. Terms and conditions apply. See full rules on 

Fortnite qualifiers are happening on December 6! This is your chance to show off your skills in one of the most exciting battle royales out there. Whether you're building, battling or outsmarting your opponents, this is the perfect way to prove you’ve got what it takes to compete at the highest level. Not only are you earning a coveted spot to the PlayStation Tournaments: XP event in London, you’ll also be playing for a share of the $125,000 prize pool. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to earn your spot in the next phase of Fortnite PlayStation Cups - it’s time to jump into the action and aim for victory! See full rules.

Must be at least 18+ and a resident of an eligible country. Void where prohibited. Terms and conditions apply.

We’re introducing something new and exciting to the Astro Bot: Rescue Missions with Building Speed - PlayStation Tournaments: XP Edition! This brand-new twist on the beloved level is going to amp up the intensity and get your heart racing now that there is more on the line. Players that make it to the Top 8 on the leaderboard will earn a spot to travel to London and compete in the PlayStation Tournaments: XP event! This is your chance to prove you're among the very best and take your gameplay to the next level.  Open qualifiers are happening from December 13 @ 2AM GMT - December 23 12:00AM GMT. The clock is ticking, so get ready to build, race, and rescue in this heart-pounding, must-play challenge! You've saved your bots, but do you have what it takes to reach the top? Join the fun today


Must be at least 18+ and a resident of an eligible country. Void where prohibited. Terms and conditions apply. See full rules.

How to play on PS5

To sign up on PS5, navigate to the EA Sports FC 25 or TEKKEN 8 Game Hub on your PS5 home screen and scroll down to the “Upcoming Tournaments” carousel. Select a tournament that fits your schedule, and select Register. A notification will appear when it is time to join your match.

Results are automatically recorded, and winning matches will secure your place in the next round until you reach the final! Tournament details, including available prizes, will be listed on the tournament card.

How to enter the Fortnite PlayStation Cup

The Fortnite PlayStation Cup is free to enter. Simply download Fortnite on PS5™, enable 2-Factor Authentication for your Epic Account, and reach level 50. 

To play in the PlayStation Cup, you must be ranked at least Bronze 1 in your chosen game mode (Ranked Battle Royale). You can then join the tournament in-game by following these easy steps:

  • Change your mode to PlayStation Cup Mode by pressing "Square" to pull up the Discover Tab

  • Scroll down to the Fortnite Competitive section

  • Select PlayStation Cup

  • Now you're ready to queue up in the PlayStation Cup and compete!

  • Once you've played a match in the PlayStation Cup you can go to the Compete Tab for more information about the PlayStation Cup, to see your score, and keep tabs on other competitors once the battle has begun.

How to join Astro Bot Building Speed - PlayStation Tournaments XP Edition

While Astro Bot is running on your PS5, press the PlayStation button on your controller to bring up Control Centre. Select the Challenges card that appears in the Control Centre. Select “Building Speed – PlayStation XP Edition” from among the options in this list.