



We're excited to bring you an update regarding Blizzard's new eSports competition: the StarCraft II World Championship Series. The series consists of prize tournaments in nearly every part of the world that will bring players from all over the globe together to compete like never before.



ACL is proud to confirm that we will be working closely with Blizzard ANZ to bring you most of the qualifier events as well as the live National and Oceanic Final event later in the year where the best Starcraft 2 Players will be decided.

We're excited to bring you an update regarding Blizzard's new eSports competition: the. The series consists of prize tournaments in nearly every part of the world that will bring players from all over the globe together to compete like never before.ACL is proud to confirm that we will be working closely with Blizzard ANZ to bring you most of the qualifier events as well as the live National and Oceanic Final event later in the year where the best Starcraft 2 Players will be decided.

Date: August 10th, 11th, & 12th

August 10th, 11th, & 12th Location: Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia Prize Pool: $10,000 (Australia) + $15,000 (Oceania)

$10,000 (Australia) + $15,000 (Oceania) Number of Participants: 16

16 # of Finals Slots: 4

+ [Q&A] + Q: How are the spots distributed?

A: ACL Regionals (2 each), ACL Melbourne Nationals (4), Perth RF LAN (1), Perth Barcraft Star League (1), APL Online (2)



Q: What about New Zealand?

A: NZ have their own series of events and details will be available very soon. (Along with Asia)



Q: What is the Map Pool for the National/Global event?

A: WCS_Daybreak LE, WCS_Ohana LE, WCS_Cloud Kingdom LE, WCS_Metropolis LE, WCS_Antiga Shipyard, Tal’darim Altar LE, WCS_Entombed Valley & WCS_Shakuras Plateau.

All maps have been modified to include neutral supply depots at the bottom of the ramp, gold bases removed, and forced cross-spawns as necessary.



Q: Will ALL of the qualifying events use the aforementioned maps?

A: These maps are recommended, but the final decision comes down to the host of each individual qualifier.



Q: What can you tell us about the finals?

A: It'll be in front of a live audience with a capacity of 330 seated guests.



Q: Will participants receive flights and accommodation to the finals in Sydney?

A: Yes.



Q: Will there be prizes at the qualifiers?

A: In addition to WCS seeds, flights, accommodation and cash, some Wings of Liberty Collectors Editions will also be awarded.



Q: How will sound-proofing be addressed at the finals?

A: Soundproof booths will be provided for broadcasted matches.

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It all starts with the National Qualifiers, where players (maybe even you!) will battle it out for a chance to prove their mettle and qualify for the National Finals. The top players from each country will then compete in their regional Finals. From there, winners will earn the right to fight in the StarCraft II World Championship Series, where they’ll strive to win amazing prizes and the title of World Champion. We’ll have more details to share about this tournament in the very near future.If you’re keen to be part of the action, join one of the eligible qualifiers for the Nationals listed below, and go head to head against others from your country. We'll be sharing further information on how to sign up as the event dates approach, so check back often for your chance to join.If you have any questions, please leave them in this thread and I'll compile a list below.