Epic Games hires Christopher Scroggins as esports coordinator

Epic hires a deal-focused esports operator as partnerships and prize money ramp up across Fortnite and Rocket League.

New esports coordinator hire

• Epic Games appoints Christopher Scroggins.
• The role centers on esports coordination and partnerships.
• Focus leans toward business-facing strategy.

Scroggins background shift

• Previously ran Esports Development and Growth Enterprise.
• Served as CEO and Co-Founder for over six years.
• Zach Harrington steps into daily leadership at EDGE.

Partnership push context

• Epic locks external deals around competitive titles.
• Fortnite and Rocket League sit at the center.
• Third-party operators gain bigger roles.

Esports World Cup agreement

• Epic signs a three-year deal with Esports World Cup Foundation.
• Fortnite and Rocket League join the Esports World Cup.
• The event takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Games appear starting in 2026.

BLAST and Fortnite expansion

• Epic deepens work with BLAST on FNCS.
• 2026 FNCS structure carries a $10m prize pool.
• Separate $1m backs a Fortnite Mobile Series.

Rocket League competitive plans

• BLAST partners with Epic on RLCS.
• First RLCS 2026 Major lands in Boston.
• Event scheduled for February.

Why Scroggins fits

• Known for consulting across esports-adjacent sectors.
• Worked with education groups and outside brands.
• Signals ecosystem growth beyond core competitions.