TL;DR
- Tournament Duration: March 8 – April 6, 2025
- Prize Pool: $14,500 per region
- Regions:
- China PC
- North America PC/Console
- Europe PC/Console
- Asia PC/Console
- Registration: In-game Tournament page (until March 8)
- Format Highlights:
- Open Qualifiers: Best-of-1
- Main Tournament: Best-of-3
- Top 16: Best-of-5
- Finals: Best-of-7
Event Schedule
Registration opens January 17 and runs until March 8, 2025. The tournament unfolds across three main phases:
- Open Qualifiers: March 8-9
- Closed Qualifiers: March 15-16
- Main Tournament: March 22 – April 6
Each region follows specific time slots:
- North America: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM (UTC-5)
- Europe: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM (UTC+1)
- Asia: 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM (UTC+9)
Tournament Structure
Phase 1: Open Qualifiers
Dates: March 8-9, 2025
Format: Best-of-1 (BO1)
All registered teams begin their journey here. The top performers advance directly to the main event, while others get a second chance through closed qualifiers.
Advancement:
- Top 128 Teams → Main Tournament
- Rank 129-512 → Closed Qualifiers
- Below 512 → Eliminated
Schedule:
- 4-hour blocks per region
- Multiple matches run simultaneously
- Results announced: March 10
Phase 2: Closed Qualifiers
Dates: March 15-16, 2025
Format: Best-of-1 (BO1)
Teams ranked 129-512 from Open Qualifiers compete for the remaining spots in the main tournament.
Key Details:
- 384 teams compete
- Top 128 advance
- Same time blocks as Open Qualifiers
- Results announced: March 17
Phase 3: Main Tournament
Dates: March 22 – April 6, 2025
Format: Double Elimination
Round 1: Initial Brackets (March 22-23)
- 256 teams total
- Best-of-3 matches
- Upper and Lower brackets begin
- 128 teams advance
Round 2: The Climb (March 29-30)
- Best-of-3 until Top 16
- Best-of-5 for Top 16 matches
- Full broadcast coverage
- Live audience welcome
Finals Weekend (April 5-6)
- Lower Bracket Finals (BO7)
- Grand Finals (BO7)
- Full production event
- Live audience experience
- Special guest appearances
Prize Distribution
Each regional tournament offers $14,500 in prizes:
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $6,000 |
| 2nd | $3,000 |
| 3rd | $1,500 |
| 4th | $800 |
| 5th-8th | $400 each |
| 9th-16th | $200 each |
Team Requirements
Teams must meet these criteria to participate:
- 6 players minimum per team
- All players age 16 or older
- Guardian consent required for minors
- One region per player
- Registration only through in-game Tournament page
Regional Options
Players outside China can choose between:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia
Note: Your choice affects match connection quality. Pick a region close to your location for the best experience.
Equipment Rules
- PC tournaments: Players can use keyboard, mouse, or controller
- Console tournaments: Controllers only
- No emulators allowed
Watch Live
Catch the action on:
Live broadcast dates:
- March 29-30
- April 5-6
Note: This tournament is not sponsored by Marvel/Disney.
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