The best amateur and elite Counter-Strike 2 players from around the world will compete for a $1,000,000 prize pool this summer during Global Domination: Invasion, a new tournament created by a partnership between Ultimate Gaming Championships (UGC) and Global Domination Events (GDE). Online Group Stage play begins June 17th, with the best teams advancing to the Territory Finals in July for a chance to win $300K and a spot in the Live Championships this August. The three-day Live Championships event at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center will feature hardware provided by AMD and performances from today’s most popular bands booked by event producer Mammoth Live.
Here is the Global Domination: Invasion announcement trailer:
Individual players and teams of any skill level can sign up today at www.gdinvasion.com for their chance at participating in the Live Championship in Oklahoma City. Professional teams are encouraged to get involved by reaching out to event organizers at studio@ugc.gg.
“To all the CS2 players and teams out there who know they have the skills to compete at the highest level, now’s your chance to prove it … and make some serious cash,” said Matt Jackson, CEO and Founder of UGC. “And to all fans of live esports, come to Paycom Center this August to experience all the excitement and unforgettable moments of competitive gaming at its best, along with three days of amazing live entertainment. It’s going to be absolutely epic.”
The multi-stage Counter-Strike 2 tournament kicks off this June with online regional tournaments open to individual players and teams in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Teams from each territory will vie for their region’s $100,000 prize pool.
The top-performing teams will earn all-expenses-paid trips to the Live Championships at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City August 29–31. This live event will feature a $1,000,000 prize pool, an audience of 10,000+, AMD’s competition-ready hardware, and music performances from some of today’s top entertainers booked by Mammoth Live.
As a leader in the esports space, UGC has powered hundreds of thousands of competitive gamers and partnered with some of the biggest names in the industry. Their digital ecosystem reaches over 5 million unique viewers, making them a force in content and competition alike.
To follow all the tournaments progress and your favorite teams, follow us at @GDInvasion.
