Extreme Masters Los Angeles - The Global Challenge
From 18th to 21st of October, Extreme Masters Season II is coming to Los Angeles, CA. At the trade fair E for All (former E3), 16 of the world's best Counter-Strike teams and Warcraft 3 players will compete for 75,000 US-Dollar prize money. The best two non-European teams and players will win a slot for Extreme Masters Season II finals.
 What is happening at Extreme Masters Los Angeles?
The Extreme Masters L.A. is a global tournament in Counter-Strike and Warcraft 3. There are 16 slots per discipline for Extreme Masters L.A. The teams and players have to apply for the tournament. 14 slots will be given out through the application system. Additionally, two wildcards will be given out. A local pre tournament will be held on Thursday to determine the wildcard participants. The tournament will be played with 4 groups, followed by a double elimination bracket with the top 8 from the main round.
75,000 US-Dollar prize money and exclusive Extreme Masters Season II slots
75,000 US-Dollar prize money in total will be given out at the Extreme Masters L.A. Prestige and a whole bunch of money are waiting for the attending gamers. World class eSports entertainment will ensue. Exclusive non-European slots for Extreme Masters Season II will be played out. The two best teams and players not coming from Europe will receive a spot for the Grand Finals. So finally it is possible for teams and players from all around the world to compete in the Extreme Masters!
Where and when is Extreme Masters L.A.?
The Extreme Masters L.A. will take place from 18th until 21st of October in Los Angeles, USA, at the L.A. Convention Center. The Los Angeles Convention Center is one of the key contributors to the economic and cultural vitality of L.A. City. As one of the most technologically advanced, architecturally pleasing, and functionally superb venues in the world, their expert service teams are committed to providing you with a World Class experience worthy of this World Class city. Extreme Masters L.A. will be part of E for All, the replacement for the world's most important gaming trade fair: E³.
How can I apply for the global challenge of Extreme Masters L.A.?
You have to write an e-mail to usmasters@esl.eu with the following information: Counter-Strike: Team Name
Names of attending Team Members
ESL Team Account Link  Warcraft 3 Name
ESL Account Link
Your application has to be sent from the e-mail address of your ESL account. Otherwise it will not be accepted.
Detailed Prize Money Distribution (*):
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 Counter-Strike
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 Warcraft 3
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| 1st |
25,000
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1st |
12,500
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| 2nd |
10,000 |
2nd |
5,000 |
| 3rd |
6,000 |
3rd |
3,000 |
| 4th |
3,000 |
4th |
1,500 |
| 5th |
2,000 |
5th |
1,000 |
| 6th |
2,000 |
6th |
1,000 |
| 7th |
1,000 |
7th |
500 |
| 8th |
1,000 |
8th |
500 |
* All sums in US-Dollar.
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