PRIZE POOL (As of this writing)
$1,700,000
AND GROWING…
REGISTER YOUR TEAM
NORTH AMERICA
UNITED KINGDOM
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, & AFRICA
ASIA
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
LATIN AMERICA
Since the the first LAN was played in 2001, fans have created epic moments and stories in Halo multiplayer – from hometown heroes to the world’s top players. Over the years, dynasties have ruled and fallen, new champions have emerged, and the pages of the Halo esports history books have been written. The upcoming Halo World Championship is the biggest Halo tournament to date, and will celebrate the rich and storied history of Halo esports – the moments, stories, and players – while signifying the beginning of a new chapter of Halo 5 esports, an ongoing, long-term esports investment for 343 Industries and Xbox. The Halo World Championship is nearly upon us – read below for a breakdown of new upcoming Halo Championship Series REQs, region-specific info, rules and regulations, and more.
CROWDFUND THE PRIZE POOL
Fans have always made Halo better, with input and creativity, but now for the first time in Halo esports history, they have the opportunity to contribute directly to the $1 million Halo World Championship prize pool and help grow it to epic proportions. A portion of all REQ packs purchased with real-money in Halo 5: Guardians goes to crowdfunding the tournament prize pool. We started at $1 million, and thanks to the passion and generosity of the Halo community, we are excited to announce that fan activity has officially generated over $700K to the fund, and it continues to grow until the World Championships in March 2016. Can we hit $2 million? Let’s go!
HCS ARMOR & WEAPON SKINS
And what better way to get your crowdfund on than with the official Halo Championship Series Athlon Armor and Weapon collectible set? Stay tuned to @Halo and Halo.gg for details on how you can get your hands on this set of REQs for a very limited time during the Halo World Championship season. This competitive Athlon set comes esports-ready with:
- HCS Athlon Helmet (red variant pictured here)
- HCS Athlon Armor (red variant pictured here)
- HCS Assault Rifle skin
- HCS Magnum Skin
- HCS Emblem
HFFL: This is some really cool stuff! Hmm, I think HFFL is going to have a team or two to compete in this! Well, we’re going to try anyway!!!
NORTH AMERICA (8 TEAMS)
MAJOR LEAGUE GAMING
If your team resides in North America, register with MLG to compete in the Halo World Championship.
Point-based Team Format.
- Dec. 6 – Online Ladders Begin
- Dec. 20 – Online Qualifier
- Jan. 3 – Online Qualifier
- Jan. 10 – Online Qualifier
- Jan. 16 – Online Ladders End
- Jan. 17 – Online Qualifier
- Jan. 24 – Online Qualifier
- Jan. 31 – Online Qualifier
- Feb. 19-21 – North America Regional Finals
- Mar. 15-17 – Halo World Championship Prelims
- Mar. 19-20 – Halo World Championship Finals
(Dates are subject to change)
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND (2 TEAMS)
ESL
If your team resides in Australia or New Zealand, register with ESL to compete in the Halo World Championship.
Spot-based Format based on Ladder Seeding
- Dec. 6 – Online Ladders Begin
- Jan. 2-3 – Online Qualifier
- Jan. 9-10 – Online Qualifier
- Jan. 16-17 – Online Qualifier
- Jan. 23-24 – Online Qualifier
- Feb. 6-7 – Australia & New Zealand Regional Finals
- Mar. 15-17 – Halo World Championship Prelim
- Mar. 19-20 – Halo World Championship Finals
(Dates are subject to change)
ASIA (1 TEAM)
ESL
If your team resides in Asia, register with ESL to compete in the Halo World Championship.
Spot-based Format based on Ladder Seeding
- Dec. 6 – Online Ladders Begin
- Dec. 19 – Online Qualifier (China)
- Dec. 20 – Online Qualifier (Taiwan)
- Jan. 2-3 – Online Qualifier (South Korea)
- Jan. 9 – Online Qualifier (China)
- Jan. 10 – Online Qualifier (Rest of Asia)
- Jan. 16-17 – Online Qualifier (Rest of Asia)
- Jan. 30-31 – Asia Regional Finals
- Mar. 15-17 – Halo World Championship Prelims
- Mar. 19-20 – Halo World Championship Finals
(Dates are subject to change)
UNITED KINGDOM, EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA (4 TEAMS)
If your team resides in the United Kingdom, register with Gfinity to compete in the Halo World Championship.
Point-based Team Format.
- Dec. 6 – Online Ladders Begin
- Dec. 20 – Online Qualifier
- Jan. 3 – Online Qualifier
- Jan. 6 – Online Qualifier
- Jan. 10 – Online Qualifier
- Jan. 16-17 – UK Finals Event
- Jan. 23-24 – Last Chance Online Qualifier
- Feb. 6-7 – EMEA Regional Finals
- Mar. 15-17 – Halo World Championship Prelims
- Mar. 19-20 – Halo World Championship Finals
(Dates are subject to change)
If your team resides in Europe (excluding United Kingdom), Middle East, or Africa, register with ESL to compete in the Halo World Championship.
Spot-based Format based on Ladder Seeding
- Dec. 6 – Online Ladders Begin
- Dec. 19-20 – Online Qualifier (Germany, Middle East, South Africa)
- Jan. 2-3 – Online Qualifier (Germany, Middle East, South Africa)
- Jan. 9-10 – Online Qualifier (EU, Middle East)
- Jan. 16-17 – UK Finals Event
- Jan. 23-24 – Live Event Qualifier (France)
- Feb. 6-7 – EMEA Regional Finals
- Mar. 15-17 – Halo World Championship Prelims
- Mar. 19-20 – Halo World Championship Finals
(Dates are subject to change)
LATIN AMERICA (1 TEAM)
If your team resides in Latin America, register with ESL to compete in the Halo World Championship.
Spot-based Format based on Ladder Seeding.
- Dec. 6 – Online Ladders Begin
- Dec. 19-20 – Online Qualifier (Columbia, LAS)
- Jan. 2-3 – Online Qualifier (Brazil, Columbia, LAS)
- Jan. 9-10 – Online Qualifier (Brazil, LAS)
- Jan. 16-17 – Online Qualifier (Mexico, Brazil)
- Jan. 23-24 – Online Qualifier (Mexico, Columbia)
- Jan. 30-31 – Online Qualifier (Mexico)
- Feb. 13-14 – Latin America Regional Finals
- Mar. 15-17 – Halo World Championship Prelims
- Mar. 19-20 – Halo World Championship Finals
(Dates are subject to change)
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Halo World Championship strives to uphold the greatest level of competition and sportsmanship in Halo esports. The Halo World Championship will feature a single set of rules and regulations across all regions eligible to compete in the global tournament program. Whether your team is competing online on Xbox Live, or at one of the many in-person events, competition will only take place on the official map and gametype rotation. Read the official rules and regulations to learn more.
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