GIGABYTE Challenge returns!

GIGABYTE Challenge returns!
GIGABYTE Challenge returns!
posted by AbydoS-,
joinDOTA and GIGABYTE proudly present another edition of the GIGABYTE Challenge Cup. The first installment attracted a host of big names including Team Dog and Power Rangers, and the second will put 2.000 EUR on the line once again for the best amateur or pro team to come out of the bracket as the last team standing.

The format for the tournament is one already established in many other tournaments hosted by joinDOTA: Eight known top teams will be invited to compete in the tournament on its final two days. Another eight teams who successfully march through the qualifier will be joining them. The 16 participants will fight in a single elimination grid, with the final being a best of three match. The winner will take home a 1,500 EUR prize, and the second place 500 EUR.

In the last edition of the GIGABYTE Challenge, teams like Team Dog, PR and VP joined, with Team Dog the ultimate victors, beating PR 2-1 in the grand finals. This is your chance to play against some of the big teams from Europe, make sure you have a chance by signing up. The open qualifier starts on Wednesday next week, the 19th of March, and the main event takes place on Thursday and Friday.

Qualifier Info

The qualifier will kick off on Wednesday at 18:00 CET and conclude the same evening. You can secure your slot now by signing up on the GIGABYTE Challenge Qualifier Page. The sign-ups are open for a maximum of 512 teams.

This tournament has it focus on Western Europe, but more specifically Germany. As a result, the games are to be played on Luxembourg servers. However, teams from all over the world are free to sign up and play in the tournament.
Sign up here!


Schedule

Wednesday (19.03.)
* 18:15 - Qualifier round 1
* 19:30 - Qualifier Round 2
* 20:30 - Qualifier Round 3
* 21:30 - Qualifier Round 4
* 22:30 - Qualifier Round 5
* 23:30 - Qualifier Round 6 (if more than 256 teams sign up)
Thursday (20.03.)
* 18:00 - Main Round 1 Part 1
* 19:00 - Quarterfinals Part 1
* 20:30 - Main Round 1 Part 2
* 21:30 - Quarterfinals Part 2
Friday (21.03.)
* 18:00 - Semifinal 1
* 19:00 - Semifinal 2
* 21:00 - Grand Final (bo3)
The main tournament times are preliminary and might be changed.

Coverage

joinDOTA will, of course, try to broadcast as many matches as possible on the main event days, including the grand finals, both semifinals, and a few matches from the first two rounds. The GIGABYTE Challenge is open for anyone to stream, as most of our other tournaments are. We will collect all information live on the GIGABYTE Challenge Coverage Page.

Sign up and join the fun!

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