Season 2 of the Gears of War Pro Circuit has been announced for Gears of War 4.
Xbox, Gears of War Esportsm and The Coalition are backing a worldwide Gears of War “marquee live open events” with $1 million in cash prizes. Combined with all of the open events, new regional, grassroots tournaments and crowdfunding through Esports supporter packs, the total prize is anticipated to fill to $2 million through season 2.
Gears gamers in North America, Latin America and Europe have the chance to earn “Gear Pro Points.” These can be earned by taking part in regional MLG games and weekly tournaments. You’ll also be able to earn them through grassroots and approved tournaments ran through the community.
Here are all of the planned major and minor open LAN events:
This season’s exciting Gears Pro Circuit features both major and minor open LAN events in the following locations, open to all players around the world:
| Date | Location | Partner | Prize Pool (USD) |
| Winter 2017 | USA | MLG | $250,000 minimum |
| January 26-28 | Mexico City, Mexico | Gamelta | $150,000 minimum |
| Spring 2018 | North America | TBD | $150,000 minimum |
| Spring/Summer 2018 | North America | MLG | $250,000 minimum |
| Summer/Fall 2018 | Mexico | Gamelta | $150,000 minimum |
| Summer/Fall 2018 | North America | TBD | $150,000 minimum |
| Fall/Winter 2018 | North America | MLG | $250,000 minimum |
*All locations and dates subject to change.
With the postponement of the Mexico City event to January (from the original date of October), the Gears Esports team is proud to present an additional series of sanctioned events in the Fall for Gears Pro Points and cash prizes.
| Gears Esports Fall Regionals – 24 Team 5000 Series Pro Point Events | |||
| Date | Location | Partner | Prize Pool (USD) |
| November 11-12 | New York, NY, USA | Microsoft Store | $20,000 |
| November 11-12 | Corona, CA, USA | CMG | $20,000 |
| November 11-12 | London, UK | EGL | $20,000 |
| November 11-12 | Mexico City, MX | Gamelta | $20,000 |
In addition, we are proud to announce several new community tournaments with some in new cities and regions:
| Date | Location | Partner | Starting Prize Pool (USD) |
| October 20-22 | Madrid, Spain | Xbox Spain Fan Fest | $5,000 |
| November 25-26 | Sydney, Australia | ESL | $10,000 AUD + Winning Team Travel to MLG Fall/Winter 2017 Major |
| Spring 2018 | Birmingham, UK | Insomnia Festival | $10,000 minimum |
| TBD | Brazil | Gamelta | TBD |
| TBD | Italy | Xbox Italy | TBD |
| TBD | France | Xbox France | TBD |
*All locations and dates subject to change.
In addition to the already confirmed events, more community and regional tournaments are expected to be announced through to December 2018.
Will you be trying your hand at some pro Gears of War 4 action?
Source: Xbox (Official)