Rocket League Season 20 officially begins on September 17, 2025, and runs until December 3, 2025. This two-and-a-half-month stretch is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons in recent memory. With a new arena, fresh cars, major competitive updates, and crossover content, players will have plenty to explore—whether they’re casual drivers or ranked grinders.
Here’s a complete breakdown of everything you need to know about Rocket League Season 20.
New Arena: Boostfield Mall
Season 20 introduces Boostfield Mall, a fresh arena set inside a lively shopping mall. Unlike traditional stadiums, this map’s walls, layout, and lighting add a unique twist to gameplay.
Tip: It’s a good idea to test the arena in casual matches before heading into competitive, so you’re not caught off guard during ranked play.
New Cars in Rocket Pass Premium
Season 20’s Rocket Pass Premium delivers two classic American rides:
- Pontiac Firebird – Unlocked instantly with the pass (Breakout hitbox)
- Chevrolet Astro – Earned later in the pass (Merc hitbox)
Both cars include themed decals, like the Mall Cop design, to tie in with the season’s shopping mall theme.
4v4 Competitive Mode (Biggest Gameplay Update)
One of the biggest Rocket League gameplay changes in years arrives this season:
- 4v4 Mode Upgrade – Now played in larger arenas with more boost pads and better layout.
- Ranked Playlist Added – For the first time in almost 7 years, 4v4 has its own Competitive Playlist, complete with ranked points, leaderboards, and real progression.
This transforms the mode from pure chaos into a more structured and competitive experience.
Rocket Pass Progression Fixes
Grinding the Rocket Pass has often felt inconsistent. Season 20 addresses this with smart changes:
- Challenges unlocked for everyone – No more Premium-only challenges.
- XP replaces random drops – More predictable progression.
- XP doubled in online matches – Faster level-ups.
- Private lobbies now grant XP – Great for training and casual play.
- Weekly XP stays the same, while seasonal XP totals are reduced slightly.
These updates make climbing through the pass faster and less grindy for all players.
New Player & Ranked System
New players no longer need to grind to Level 20 before unlocking ranked. Instead, they’ll complete New Driver Challenges that assign them an initial rank based on skill.
This system:
- Gets beginners into competitive play faster.
- Reduces smurfing incentives.
- Promotes fairer matchmaking overall.
Tournament & Seasonal Rewards
Tournaments return this season with a mall-themed reward pool, including:
- Unique decals
- Goal explosions
- Boosts
- Other themed cosmetics
Rewards will rotate weekly, so it’s worth checking tournaments regularly.
Sonic Crossover Event
Season 20 also features a Sonic the Hedgehog crossover. Expect fun items like:
- Sonic Sidescroller Banner
- Sonic Looper Wheels
- Additional Sonic cosmetics dropping later in the season
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