{"id":5970,"date":"2020-06-26T17:21:16","date_gmt":"2020-06-26T17:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/platform-cash-cup-chapter-2-season-3-schedule-format-prize-pool-how-to-watch"},"modified":"2024-07-20T15:32:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-20T15:32:17","slug":"platform-cash-cup-chapter-2-season-3-schedule-format-prize-pool-how-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/fortnite\/platform-cash-cup-chapter-2-season-3-schedule-format-prize-pool-how-to-watch","title":{"rendered":"Platform Cash Cup Chapter 2 Season 3: schedule, format, prize pool & how to watch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another season of Fortnite, another round of tournaments for players to get involved in or watch their favourite pros from the sidelines. Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 3 has something for everyone, returning are the Trio Cash Cups, Platform Cash Cups and, of course, the FNCS.<\/p>\n

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The Platform Cash Cup is one of the most competitive though, console players compete with console players, PC with PC. It’s an equal playing field and one of the most satisfying to play.<\/p>\n

So if you want to get involved, or learn where you can watch the best play check out our guide to the Chapter 2 Season 3 Platform Cash Cup.<\/p>\n

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Schedule<\/h2>\n

The Platform Cup will run every Thursday from July 16 – August 13 meaning there will be five separate tournaments to take part in.<\/p>\n

Start times vary from region to region, for the most up to date information check the tournament tab in-game.<\/p>\n

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Format<\/h2>\n

The Platform Cash Cup is a solo tournament.<\/p>\n

Each session will last approximately three hours. Players can play as many as 10 matches. Players will earn points based on the scoring system listed below.
\nPlayers will be ranked on a leaderboard with the highest performing players in the region eligible for cash prizes.<\/p>\n

Scoring system<\/h3>\n

Victory Royale: 14 points
\n2nd: 11 points
\n3rd: 10 points
\n4th – 5th: 9 points
\n6th – 10th: 8 points
\n11th – 15th: 7 points
\n16th – 20th: 6 points
\n21st – 25th: 5 points
\n26th – 30th: 4 points
\n31st – 40th: 3 points
\n41st – 50th: 2 points
\n51st – 75th: 1 point<\/p>\n

Each Elimination: 1 point, capped at 20 elimination points per match<\/p>\n

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Prize Pool<\/h2>\n

Europe (All platforms)<\/p>\n

Rank    Prize
\n1st    $4,200
\n2nd    $3,000
\n3rd    $2,200
\n4th    $1,600
\n5th    $1,400
\n6th    $1,200
\n7th    $1,000
\n8th    $900
\n9th    $800
\n10th    $700
\n11th    $600
\n12th    $500
\n13th    $400
\n14th    $300
\n15th-20th    $200<\/p>\n

NA East (All platforms)<\/p>\n

Rank    Prize
\n1st    $2,500
\n2nd    $1,400
\n3rd    $1,150
\n4th    $1,000
\n5th    $900
\n6th    $800
\n7th    $700
\n8th    $600
\n9th    $500
\n10th    $450
\n11th    $400
\n12th    $350
\n13th    $300
\n14th    $250
\n15th-20th    $200<\/p>\n

For the prize pools of Brazil, Oceania, Asia and the Middle East refer to Epic’s official rules for the Platform Cash Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Platform Cup Chapter 2 Season 3: How-To Watch<\/h2>\n

Going off previous Platform Cups we can assume that Epic will not be providing a live stream or broadcast so your best bet is tuning into your favourite player. 
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\nHere are some suggestions.<\/p>\n

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