ESL has revealed the launch of the ESL Mobile Open with founding sponsor AT&T, letting players in the US compete in the year-long league featuring PUBG Mobile, Clash of Clans, and Asphalt 9: Legends. Three seasons will take place a year, and the first is kicking off on March 18.
The ESL Play online platform will host tournaments in PUBG Mobile and Clash of Clans, while qualifiers for Asphalt 9 are happening directly in-game. As for the finals of this competition, Season One will conclude at DreamHack Dallas with streams on Twitch and YouTube as well.
Mobile games will rotate seasonally to keep things fresh, and competitors have the chance to win a slice of the yearly $330,000 USD prize pool, as well as the opportunity to play in stadium events like DreamHack and ESL One.
"We believe that mobile will provide the opportunity to bring the next generation of esports enthusiasts into the fold. A first in the industry, ESL Mobile Open was developed to provide anyone with a phone access to compete at the highest levels with both established and emerging mobile esports titles," said Yvette Martinez-Rea, CEO at ESL Gaming North America. "AT&T is a natural for this program with their commitment to innovation in esports and gaming and by promoting broad access for players of all types and levels."
"This is a perfect example of why we chose to work with ESL starting last year - they're leaders in advancing the technology for esports players at all levels, in addition to delivering great tournament play for fans anywhere," adds Shiz Suzuki, assistant vice president of Sponsorships & Experiential Marketing for AT&T Communications. "Our sponsorship investments help us grow customer relationships by connecting with their passion for esports, and we're looking forward to working with ESL to bring online mobile gameplay to our customers and any amateur gamers that want to get onboard with this new league."
For more on the competition and how to get involved, visit the official website. Will you be competing?