Electronic Arts Inc. and Respawn Entertainment announced the Apex Legends Global Series on Tuesday, a series of 12 live and online events with a prize pool of more than $3 million.
The first online tournament starts Jan. 25, with event registration opening on Jan. 11. The first live major is scheduled for March 13-15 at Esports Stadium Arlington in Texas.
"Competition is at the heart of Apex Legends," Respawn Entertainment head Vince Zampella said in a news release. "We expect that esports will play a big role in the future of Apex Legends and it all starts here, with the Apex Legends Global Series. We look forward to seeing who, out of our millions of players, will become true legends of the arena."
Registration is open to residents of more than 60 eligible countries who meet the minimum age and PC system requirements.
Players will earn Apex Legends Global Series Points for their performances in online and certain live events. Those atop the standings will be invited to the four Apex Legends Global Series majors, the highest competitive live event tier.
The first three majors will each feature 100 three-player squads from around the world. The fourth major, the Apex Legends Global Series Championship, is the grand finale. Only the top 60 Apex Legends Global Series teams in the world will be invited to battle for $1 million in prizes and the title of Apex Legends Global Series World Champion.
-- Field Level Media