The Milk Cup, an all-women Fortnite esports tournament, is set to return in 2025, promising a more ambitious format and a bold step forward in empowering women in gaming. Organized by the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), this groundbreaking initiative continues its mission to level the playing field by offering more visibility, training, and prize money to women in esports.
In response to last year’s enthusiastic reception, the 2025 edition will feature a boosted prize pool of $300,000, up from $250,000 in 2024. This financial uptick reflects MilkPEP’s continued commitment to nurturing female talent in a highly competitive space.
The tournament also shifts from a Trios format to a Duos format, a change driven by player feedback. This adjustment is expected to create more intimate strategic pairings and raise the level of individual responsibility in each match. The shift is also designed to lower entry barriers, allowing more emerging players to participate without needing to form larger squads.
The Milk Cup Tournament Structure and Roadmap
The Milk Cup 2025 will span across three Series events before culminating in a high-stakes Fall LAN Championship. Here’s how the competitive timeline unfolds:
- Series 1: Qualifiers kick off on April 24 with the Main Event on May 1.
- Series 2: Begins on July 3, followed by its Main Event on July 10.
- Series 3: Launches on August 14 with the Main Event on August 21.
Each of these Series will feature 50 top-performing teams from the open qualifiers, battling it out for a $30,000 prize pool per event. The best teams will advance to the LAN Finals in the fall, where a staggering $210,000 will be up for grabs. The location of the LAN event is yet to be revealed but is expected to be announced in the coming months.
A standout feature this year is the launch of The Milk Cup Academy, a training, mentorship, and wellness program designed to support women players on and off the server. Participants will benefit from coaching by some of Fortnite’s top female professionals, structured scrims, and mental performance guidance. Popular Fortnite content creator and co-founder of The Milk Cup, ThePeachCobbler, will be among the academy’s coaches.
This program aims to be a pipeline for discovering and developing the next generation of elite female esports talent.
The Milk Cup continues to be a community-first event, with an all-women production team from RaidiantGG managing event coverage and storytelling. Moonrock is also returning to offer strategic guidance on partnerships and brand collaborations. The tournament will be broadcast live on the Gonna Need Milk Twitch channel, allowing fans to follow the action in real-time and support their favorite duos.
Registrations for The Milk Cup 2025 are now open and welcome players from all skill levels. Interested participants can register through the official site and join the Discord community to network, stay updated, and even find a duo partner via the dedicated LFT (Looking For Team) channel.
Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or new to Fortnite, the path to competitive play is wide open.
Setting An Example
What sets The Milk Cup apart is its holistic vision. It’s not just about prize pools and gameplay, it’s about building an ecosystem where women gamers feel seen, supported, and celebrated. The initiative directly challenges the male-dominated status quo of esports and brings authentic change by offering professional development and high-visibility competitive platforms.
As the competitive calendar unfolds, The Milk Cup 2025 is poised to raise the bar yet again. It will not only crown champions but also spotlight the stories, talents, and potential of a community that has long been underrepresented.
The future of esports is inclusive, and with the return of The Milk Cup, it’s clear that the movement isn’t slowing down, it’s gaining momentum.