It is depending on the sign ups how big the tournament will be. The top four from last season will be invited in to the main round.

Rules

Team Size: 5on5
Maps: Forest of Calvadar
Mode: Best of 1
Qualification: Top 3 of each cup qualify for ESL Major Series Season 10
Next qualification Cup: 26th February - 15:00 CET
For server information, check leagueinfo page

Qualifier Cups

Cupsize: To be determined
Mode: Single elimination
Matches: Best of one
Sign-up Dates: Now until the start of the first qualifier

Sunday, 12th February 15:00 CEST - Qualification Cup #1
Sunday, 19th February 15:00 CEST - Qualification Cup #2
Sunday, 26th February 15:00 CEST - Qualification Cup #3
Sunday, 4th March 15:00 CEST - Qualification Cup #4

Qualifier number #3

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Signup until 26.02.12 14:30 CET Check in: 14:30 CET till 14:50 CET Late sign up: 14:50 CET till 15:00 CET Start: 26.02.12 15:00 CET Structure: Single Elimination For more details check the cups page.

Prize Money Distribution

Prize money distribution ESL Major Series IX

5.000 €

Heroes of Newerth    1st 2.500 €    2nd 1.500 €    3rd 1.000 €

Good luck and have fun! The Staff