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Independent Rocket League
coverage that hits different.
Hardwire Media is a one-stop outlet for serious Rocket League fans — RLCS storylines, community tournaments, player features, and the deep-dive analysis the scene actually deserves.
About
Built by fans, for fans.
Hardwire Media was founded to give Rocket League the dedicated coverage it's missing. No clickbait, no fluff — just sharp writing, honest takes, and stories that go beyond the box score.
We cover RLCS Majors, the World Championship, player and org features, patch and format breakdowns, and the meta shifts that decide pro play. If it matters to RL, it lives here.
- 2024 Covering RL since
- 8 Major events covered
- 40 Articles published
- ∞ Hours in the replay tab
Coverage
What we cover
From the highest level of competition to the stories shaping the community, here's where we focus our lens.
RLCS
Pro circuit analysis
Regional splits, Majors, and roster fights — recaps, power rankings, and tactical breakdowns of the world's best teams.
Latest: Team Falcons win EWC 2026
Worlds
Championship coverage
The biggest stage in Rocket League. Daily recaps, deep playoff analysis, and the storylines that define each season.
Latest: NRG win 2025 Worlds
Features
Player & org stories
Long-form profiles on the players, coaches, and organizations behind the highlights — and the debates worth having about them.
Latest: The Vatira GOAT debate
Meta
Patch & meta watch
Whenever Psyonix changes something, we read between the patch notes and explain what actually shifts in pro play.
Latest: Patch v2.66 breakdown
Opinion
Editorials & hot takes
The arguments, the predictions, the unpopular opinions — clearly labeled and never disguised as news.
Latest: Five storylines for Worlds 2026
Data
Stats & power rankings
Numbers-backed breakdowns of team form, head-to-head results, and the metrics that actually predict bracket runs.
Latest: Summer power rankings
Blog
Latest from the blog
RLCS
Team Falcons Win EWC 2026 With a Grand Final Sweep
Team Falcons sweep Spacestation 4-0 to win the EWC title, while NiP take third over Karmine Corp.
RLCS
EWC 2026 Playoffs: KC Survive, Falcons and SSG Advance
KC, Falcons, Spacestation, and NiP survive the quarterfinals to complete the championship Sunday field in Paris.
RLCS
EWC 2026 Day Three: The Playoff Field Is Complete
Shopify, Twisted Minds, Gentle Mates, and KC secure the four final playoff places after a full day of elimination series.
Contact
Tips, press, partnerships.
Got a story we should cover, a press release to share, or want to collaborate? Reach out — we read everything.
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We aim to reply to genuine tips and press inquiries within 48 hours.