EA Games, also known as the publisher of Apex Legends, has announced that the third-annual Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) will take place in summer 2023. EA has also confirmed that players will be able to return to LAN tournaments in addition to new regional finals and updates to the Challenger Circuit. When it comes to prizing, EA will be offering $5 million to the winner of the ALGS Pro League.
The ALGS Pro League, where professional Apex Legends teams will participate, and the Challenger Circuit, for semi-professional teams, will make up the two tiers of the next season. Three LAN events will be held as part of the competition. Early in 2023, the Split 1 Playoffs, the first LAN of the year, will take place, followed by the Split 2 Playoffs in the spring. The largest Apex Legends LAN of the season, the Year 3 Championship, is slated to take place in the summer of 2023.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Apex Legends Esports
- Esports teams have an opportunity to invest in Apex Legends and participate in the growing ALGS Pro League for a chance to win $5 million.
- LAN Tournaments
- With EA's announcement that LAN tournaments will be returning, companies in the event planning and tech industries have an opportunity to offer support for these large-scale esports events.
- Regional Finals
- Gamers and esports fans will have the opportunity to attend and showcase their skills in new regional finals, which presents an opportunity for hospitality and travel industries to capitalize on this trend.
Who This Affects Most
- Esports
- With the ALGS Pro League and Challenger Circuit, the esports industry has an opportunity to grow and attract more fans and sponsors.
- Event Planning
- As LAN tournaments return to the esports scene, the event planning industry can offer their expertise in organizing large-scale events for fans and gamers alike.
- Travel and Hospitality
- With the introduction of new regional finals, the travel and hospitality industry has an opportunity to cater to gamers and esports fans attending these events from different regions.
