The ALGS Year 3 Split 1 Playoffs Are Set for February 2-5, 2023 in London, UK!
Catch the best ALGS teams in the world compete live for a $1M prize pool at the Copper Box Arena – Tickets on sale December 22nd!
ALGS Fans,
Today we’re announcing that the location of each of our Apex Legends™ Global Series (ALGS) Year 3 live events will be in London, England, arguably the center of the world for music, entertainment, and sports – with the esports scene rapidly growing.
The Split 1 Playoffs will take place from February 2-5, 2023, at the Copper Box Arena and more information about the Split 2 Playoffs (July, 2023) and the Year 3 Championship (summer 2023) will be revealed in the new year.
Built for the 2012 Summer Olympic and Paralympic games, the Copper Box Arena has hosted many world-class competitions and top-tier esports events.
Starting tomorrow, Thursday, December 22nd, at 8:00 AM PT / 16:00 GMT, fans can purchase tickets to attend the Split 1 Playoffs at the Copper Box Arena. Be a part of a passionate live audience to experience what competitive Apex Legends is all about. Watch the best teams from each of the ALGS Pro League’s five regions compete in person to crown a global champion on UK soil for the first time ever!
SPLIT 1 PLAYOFFS SPECTATOR TICKET FAQ
Spectator tickets for the ALGS Split 1 Playoffs will be available for sale at 8:00 AM PT / 16:00 GMT on Thursday, December 22nd.
Where can I purchase tickets to the Split 1 Playoffs?
Tickets will be available online via Eventbrite. Click here to purchase.
How much do tickets cost; are they single-day tickets, or are they good for the entire weekend?
Single-day and 4-day tickets (good for all event days) are available. Visit Eventbrite for pricing and details.
Are seat numbers assigned or first come, first served?
Tickets are General Admission; seats are not assigned.
Where is the Copper Box Arena?
The Copper Box Arena is located in London, England. The address for the Copper Box Arena is Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 3HB, United Kingdom.
SPLIT 1 PLAYOFFS TOURNAMENT FORMAT
The Split 1 Playoffs begin with a 40-team group stage spread across the first two days of competition (February 2-3), where teams will be split into four groups of ten teams and play a single six-match series against every other group.
On Saturday, February 4th, the Bracket Stage begins, and every team will be assigned a starting position in the double-elimination bracket based on their Group Stage performance.
After playing through the double-elimination bracket on Saturday, the top 20 teams will advance to the Match Point Finals.
The Finals will then take place on Sunday, February 5th, and consist of a single Match Point format series to determine the Split 1 Playoffs Champion.
In addition to bragging rights, teams in the Split 1 Playoffs will be competing for a share of the $1,000,000 USD prize pool and valuable Playoff Points to help teams qualify for the year-end ALGS Championship in Summer 2023.
SPLIT 1 PLAYOFFS COMPETITION SCHEDULE
ALGS Fans will be able to watch their favorite teams compete in person against the very best teams from all over the world across four action-packed competition days from inside the Copper Box Arena or online on the ALGS Twitch and YouTube channels.
Keep an eye on our @PlayApexEsports account on Twitter over the next few weeks for more details about the broadcast, including information on Multiview, Twitch Drops, broadcast talent, alternate language feeds, and our plans for the green screen B-stream hosted by NiceWigg & Greek.
Rest assured that we’ll be live streaming every match from the Playoffs, so you don’t have to miss a minute of the action.
| Stage | Date | Round | GMT | ET | PT | JST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Stage | Thu, Feb 2 | A vs. B / C vs. D | 17:00 | 12:00 PM | 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM (FRI) |
| Group Stage | Fri, Feb 3 | A vs. C / B vs. D | 10:00 | 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Group Stage | Fri, Feb 3 | A vs. D / B vs. C | 15:15 | 10:15 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:15 AM (SAT) |
| Bracket Stage | Sat, Feb 4 | Losers - Round 1 | 10:00 | 5:00 AM | 2:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
| Bracket Stage | Sat, Feb 4 | Winners Bracket | 14:30 | 9:30 AM | 6:30 AM | 11:30 PM |
| Bracket Stage | Sat, Feb 4 | Losers - Round 2 | 18:45 | 1:45 PM | 10:45 AM | 3:45 AM (SUN) |
| Finals | Sun, Feb 5 | Match Point Finals | 12:00 | 7:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 9:00 PM |
SPLIT 1 PLAYOFFS TEAMS
After thrilling Regional Finals competition over the last two weeks, we would like to congratulate the 40 teams that have secured their spots in the Split 1 Playoffs through their outstanding performance across the Split 1 Pro League Regular Season.
| North America | EMEA | APAC North | APAC South | South America |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSM | Aurora | FNATIC | Chicken Sandwich | Team Singularity |
| XSET | ACEND | NORTHEPTION | Moist Esports | NorCal Esports |
| The Guard | Vexed Gaming | Crazy Raccoon | DEWA UNITED | K1CK |
| Esports Arena | Fire Beavers | ENTER FORCE.36 | Boogie Boarders | GØDFIRE |
| Luminosity | Alliance | PULVEREX | EXO Clan | LeaveNoWitness |
| NRG | iG.International | Flora | ||
| 100 Thieves | Pioneers | fun123 | ||
| HEC | Element 6 | GANBARE OTOUSAN | ||
| Spacestation | VZN | FC destroy | ||
| DarkZero | GameWard | GHS Professional |
SPLIT 1 PLAYOFFS PRIZING
Split 1 Playoffs teams are competing for their share of the $1,000,000 USD prize pool and valuable Playoff Points to help them qualify for the upcoming Year 3 ALGS Championship!
The prize money listed below will be distributed equally among the participating competitors on the winning teams. All amounts are in USD, and more information on the distribution of Playoff Points is available in the ALGS Official Rules.
| Placement | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1st | $300,000 |
| 2nd | $160,000 |
| 3rd | $105,000 |
| 4th | $85,000 |
| 5th | $65,000 |
| 6th | $50,000 |
| 7th | $40,000 |
| 8th | $30,000 |
| 9th | $25,000 |
| 10th | $20,000 |
| 11th | $16,000 |
| 12th | $15,000 |
| 13th | $14,000 |
| 14th | $13,000 |
| 15th | $12,000 |
| 16th | $11,000 |
| 17th | $10,500 |
| 18th | $10,000 |
| 19th | $9,500 |
| 20th | $9,000 |
| TOTAL | $1,000,000 USD |
Will you be with us in London? Let everyone know by using the #ALGS hashtag on Twitter, and if you haven’t already, make sure to follow us at @PlayApexEsports, where we’ll provide real-time event coverage and special behind-the-scenes content throughout the Split 1 Playoffs!
For Apex Legends Global Series Year 3 Official Rules, see https://www.ea.com/games/apex-legends/compete/overview/rules.
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