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Nina and Vader Win Milk Cup at TwitchCon as Women’s Fortnite Event Reaches 4.3 Million Views

Official Epic coverage underscored organizers’ push for a supportive, women-first competitive space.

Overview

  • The duo claimed the title after six rounds, earning $78,000 from a $300,000 pool that organizers called the largest for a women’s esports tournament.
  • Nina was named MVP and MiniMikae1a received the Sportsmanship Award as peers emphasized respect and mentorship.
  • Organizers reported 4.3 million total livestream views across Epic’s FN Competitive channels and multiple creator streams.
  • Epic carried the tournament on its official channels, the first time a third-party Fortnite championship received that platform.
  • Vader’s participation as a trans streamer prompted online backlash and commentary about eligibility in women-only events, while Blaze Media reported MilkPEP and USDA-linked sponsorship ties to the organizing campaign.