IntroThe OWCS Midseason Championship is approaching fast - and with it, the Last Chance Qualifier! The LCQ is the final opportunity for teams that didn’t directly qualify for the Midseason Championship - and only one team can punch their ticket. Let’s go over everything you need to know to follow along - and even participate yourself!
LCQ registration begins Thursday, June 12th, and is open to ANY team. All players must comply with the current OWCS rulebook, including the 2-import rule, and must declare for one OWCS region: NA, EMEA, Korea, Pacific, Japan, or China.
Teams already competing in an OWCS league across all regions (including FACEIT League Master Division teams from NA and EMEA) must use their Stage 2 roster if they choose to participate in the LCQ.
LCQ Registration is open now, and closes on July 5th. Head to the LCQ sign-up page here to join the tournament!
The LCQ takes place from July 17 to 19 in Riyadh, starting at 2pm AST each day. Teams will compete through a two-day Groups Stage and a single elimination playoff bracket, with the final victor earning the final ticket to the Midseason Championship - and their share of the $100,000 prize pool!
Two Stage Tournament
Stage 1 - Groups (July 17-18)
Stage 2 - Playoffs (July 19)
Prize Pool: $100,000 USD
1st: Qualifies to MSC, hotel + practice room through their MSC run, return flights
2nd: $10,000
3rd/4th: $8,000
5th - 8th: $7,000
9th - 12th: $6,000
13th - 16th: $5,500
The overall competition format (including start time) is subject to change relative to the number of participating teams.
Stay tuned to the Overwatch Esports and Esports World Cup social channels for more info on where you can watch the LCQ!
