The Fortnite Mobile Series is here, and it's bringing a massive $1,000,000 USD prize pool to mobile players worldwide. This is your chance to compete in a Solo, touch-only tournament and potentially earn real money while playing on your phone or tablet. The competition runs in Blitz Royale mode, which means faster matches and more action. Here is the complete guide for the Fortnite Mobile Series tournament/

Fortnite Mobile Series Tournament Guide

The Mobile Series is different from the Team Battles event. This one has a massive $1,000,000 prize pool spread across the entire season. The series runs from December 2025 through October 2026, giving you plenty of chances to compete throughout the year.

Every match is played in Solos with touch-only controls. This keeps things fair since everyone's using the same input method. You earn points by getting Victory Royales, with each win giving you 10 points.

The entire Mobile Series breaks down into three main phases, each with different competition levels and rewards:

Phase 1: Monthly Opens

This is where everyone starts. Monthly Opens run from December 2025 throughout October 2026, with the first one kicking off on December 5. You'll compete in Rounds to qualify for monthly Qualifiers, and these Qualifiers actually pay out cash prizes.

Each month has multiple Qualifiers, and you can compete in up to 20 Qualifiers total across all the Monthly Opens. The only exception is the Last Chance Qualifier, which doesn't award cash but gives you one final shot to reach the Group Stage.

Phase 2: Group Stage and Semi-Finals

If you perform well enough in the Qualifiers, you'll advance to the Group Stage. The best players from the Group Stage move on to the Semi-Finals, narrowing down the field even further.

The Semi-Finals determine who makes it to the championship. The top three players from NAC (North America Central) and EU (Europe) regions advance, along with the top two players from NAW (North America West), OCE (Oceania), ASIA, ME (Middle East), and BR (Brazil) regions.

Phase 3: Mobile Series Championship

This is the big finale, and it happens in person. All 16 players who make it this far compete for a share of $200,000 USD, with the winner taking home the largest cut and earning the title of best Fortnite mobile player in the world.

Fortnite Mobile Series Monthly Opens Schedule

Here's the schedule for when you can start competing in May 2026:

Fortnite Mobile Series
DateEventSession(PT)(ET)(CET)(IST)(JST)(AEST)
Friday, May 1Session 11 - Round 4Regular Round7:30 PM10:30 PM4:30 AM (May 2)8:00 AM (May 2)11:30 AM (May 2)12:30 PM (May 2)
Saturday, May 2Session 11 - Round 5Regular Round5:30 PM8:30 PM2:30 AM (May 3)6:00 AM (May 3)9:30 AM (May 3)10:30 AM (May 3)
Sunday, May 3Session 2 - Round 3Qualifier7:30 PM10:30 PM4:30 AM (May 4)8:00 AM (May 4)11:30 AM (May 4)12:30 PM (May 4)
Friday, May 8Session 12 - Round 1Regular Round7:30 PM10:30 PM4:30 AM (May 9)8:00 AM (May 9)11:30 AM (May 9)12:30 PM (May 9)
Saturday, May 9Session 12 - Round 2Regular Round7:30 PM10:30 PM4:30 AM (May 10)8:00 AM (May 10)11:30 AM (May 10)12:30 PM (May 10)
Sunday, May 10Session 12 - Round 3Regular Round7:30 PM10:30 PM4:30 AM (May 11)8:00 AM (May 11)11:30 AM (May 11)12:30 PM (May 11)
Friday, May 15Session 12 - Round 4Regular Round7:30 PM10:30 PM4:30 AM (May 16)8:00 AM (May 16)11:30 AM (May 16)12:30 PM (May 16)
Saturday, May 16Session 12 - Round 5Regular Round7:30 PM10:30 PM4:30 AM (May 17)8:00 AM (May 17)11:30 AM (May 17)12:30 PM (May 17)
Sunday, May 17Session 2 - Round 4Qualifier7:30 PM10:30 PM4:30 AM (May 18)8:00 AM (May 18)11:30 AM (May 18)12:30 PM (May 18)

Epic releases specific dates for each month's Opens through in-game announcements and their official channels, so keep an eye out for updates.

Fortnite Mobile Series Monthly Rewards (May 2026)

Mobile Series rewards often tie into popular skin lines or seasonal themes. The current rewards for May 2026 are:

  • Cold Caged Mantle backbling
  • Chilling Scepter pickaxe

These two cosmetics are connected to the Frozen Oro set.

Fortnite Mobile Series

Epic will grant the current rewards to your locker on May 14, 2026, at the earliest. You don't need to win a Qualifier to get these cosmetics. Just participate in the monthly events, and you'll unlock them. These items won't be available through the Item Shop, making them truly exclusive to Mobile Series competitors.

Each month brings different themed cosmetics, so if this month's rewards don't fit your style, check back next month for completely different items.

If you're serious about winning cash in Qualifiers, focus your energy on Session 12 Rounds since they lead directly into the May 17 Qualifier. If you're mainly interested in the cosmetic rewards and casual competition, pick a few events that work with your schedule and enjoy the experience.

Mark your calendar for the Qualifier dates, practice your touch controls, and get ready to compete for cash and exclusive cosmetics!