Another year has passed, and we have a new ALGS World Champion. The team Oblivion achieved a remarkable victory in Sapporo this past January, creating a heartwarming story for fans. However, the competition is about to change significantly for the upcoming year. Here is everything you need to know about the full ALGS Year 6 schedule and the new details that have been released.
We already knew that the Championship would return to Japan next January. We also expected a return to Riyadh for the Esports World Cup. But now, the ALGS is adding a brand new location to the list: Las Vegas. This marks the first time the series will head to the famous city in Nevada.
Year 6 ALGS LAN Event Schedule
The action begins with the initial Online Open, which was formerly known as the Preseason Qualifiers. Following that, Pro League Split 1 is scheduled to run from April 5 to June 15. After this period, the top teams will head to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the Split 1 Playoffs. These matches will take place from July 7 to 11 as part of the Esports World Cup.
Once the summer events conclude, Pro League Split 2 will commence. It is set to run between August 22 and October 4. The winners of this split will then travel to the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas for the Split 2 Playoffs. This spooky event is scheduled from October 29 to November 1.
After the playoffs, the Last Chance Qualifier will provide one final opportunity for teams to earn a spot. This stage will run from November 20 to 22. It is worth noting that the Oblivion team won their title through this qualifier in Year 5. Finally, the season will conclude with the ALGS Championship in Sapporo, Japan, from January 28 to 31.
Reaching these pinnacle tournaments requires hard work from the players. However, fans can start planning their trips and booking flights early to support their favorite teams.
Full Year 6 ALGS Calendar and Rule Changes
It is impressive to see how stable the ALGS competition has become. Very little is changing for Year 6 compared to previous years. The POI draft system remains the same, and legend bans will now be extended to the semi-professional Challenger Circuit. Additionally, Electronic Arts has added 1 million US dollars to the prize pool. The total prize money for the year is now 7 million US dollars. The only real changes are technical adjustments to the rules.
In the past, teams were allowed to change their rosters at any point during the season. This flexibility will be restricted in Year 6. Professionals can only switch to new teams after Match Day 6 in each Split. This rule change should help teams stay stable and make it easier for fans to follow the storylines throughout the season.
There is also an important update regarding Championship Points. To have points count toward a team’s total, players must have competed in at least 12 Pro League matches. This new requirement eliminates loopholes that some teams previously used to qualify for competitions without playing a full schedule.
After the exciting tournament in Sapporo, there will be a few months of downtime before Pro League action starts again in April. Whether you plan to rest, save money for a trip to a LAN event, or compete in the ALGS Open yourself, the new season will arrive before you know it.
