DreamHack reveal details about January Open Series

DreamHack tournament operator announced the dates for the next tournament in the Open series, in which the prize fund of $100,000 will be played online from January 27-31, concurrently in the European and North American regions.

Eight teams will compete in Europe for $70,000 in a traditional DH Open format: Double Elimination for the group stage, and Single Elimination for the playoffs. The North American contest includes four participants, who will share $30,000 through Double Elimination.

The teams with the highest ESL world ranking will receive direct invitations. Six teams in the European region will receive invitations, one of which will be the winner of the German national ESL league, and two teams in the North American region.

The remaining slots in the January Open will go to the finalists of the two-stage qualifiers in both regions. Qualifiers will take place Jan. 20-23.

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