2017 Chinese HGC Full Details Announced

China's HGC will take a three season format run by Gold League.

All participating teams in each Gold League receive 150,000 CNY ($21,746 USD) regardless of standings. In addition, there will be a 2,000 CNY ($290 USD) bonus for every game won.

Gold League 2017 - Spring

The six participants from the Gold League 2016 Grand Finals are automatically qualified for Gold League 2017 - Spring, as announced here.

The remaining two teams will qualify from an online qualifier.

The top two teams from Gold League 2017 - Spring qualify for the Mid-season Brawl, a 12 team international event held by Blizzard. For more information about the Mid-season Brawl, go here.

The top six teams from Gold League 2017 - Spring qualify for Gold League 2017 - Summer.

Eastern Clash #1

It is important to note that the top three teams from 2017 Gold League - Spring after five weeks aren't necessarily the three teams that will represent China at the first Eastern Clash. Rather, the top three finishers at Gold League 2016 Grand Finals will receive the honor.

Gold League 2017 - Summer

Six teams are qualified from Gold League 2017 - Spring. The other two teams will qualify via an online qualifier.

The top three finishers of Gold League 2017 - Summer qualify for the 2nd Eastern Clash.

The top six finishers of Gold League 2017 - Summer qualify for Gold League 2017 - Fall.

Gold League 2017 - Fall

Six teams are qualified from Gold League 2017 - Summer. The other two teams will qualify via an online qualifier.

The top two finishers of Gold League 2017 - Fall qualify for BlizzCon.

Gold League Grand Finals will begin with group stages December 19th-23rd. The playoffs will take place January 7th-8th.

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