The top level of competition in Rocket League is the Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS). It is split into two main regions, North America and Europe. Oceania also competes but is a distant third behind the other two.

Much like League of Legends, NA and EU have separate league play with regional playoffs and champions. Teams from both regions compete for a chance in Worlds where the true RLCS champion is crowned. Europe is widely considered the best region for RL but America is quickly closing the gap. Oceania also sends two teams to Worlds every year but last year was the first time an Oceania team made waves in the tournament, to .

Rocket League Rival Series (RLRS) serves as a minor league for the RLCS with many young pros first shining on that stage. In addition, Rocket League is a popular inclusion at third-party tournaments like Dreamhack and the X Games. It’s also often a game offered by varsity programs in colleges because of the lack of violence and ease of understanding makes it an easier sell to administrators.