Apex Global Series – How To Join, Watch, WIn

The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) is heading into its fourth year, maintaining a $5 million prize pool and featuring significant updates to its competitive structure. Here’s a detailed look at what to expect in 2024:

Overview of ALGS 2024

ALGS Year 4 continues to support a mixed platform competition, with players from PC, PlayStation, and Xbox competing together. This year, ALGS will feature three major LAN events and a structured seasonal format including Preseason Qualifiers, Pro League, Challenger Circuit, and Playoffs. More information can be found here.

Competitive Format and Schedule

Preseason Qualifiers

• Dates: November 25-27, December 2-4, December 9-11, and December 16-18, 2023
• Objective: Determine the top teams that will qualify for the Pro League Split 1. Details are available on the EA website.

Pro League

• Split 1 Regular Season: January 21 – March 17, 2024
  • Matches occur weekly with teams from various regions competing in round-robin style events. Full schedule here.
• Split 1 Playoffs: May 2-5, 2024 in Los Angeles
  • Group stages, bracket stages, and match point finals will decide the top teams progressing to the Championship. More information here.
• Split 2 Regular Season: June 1 – July 14, 2024
  • Similar structure to Split 1, culminating in regional finals. Complete schedule here.
• Split 2 Playoffs: Dates to be confirmed, expected in mid to late August. Details will be updated here.

Regional Representation and Qualification

• Pro League: Consists of 30 teams per region (NA, EMEA, APAC North, APAC South) with teams qualifying through Preseason Qualifiers and direct invitations based on past performances. Full details here.
• South America and China: South America has been moved out of the Pro League but will have representation through the Challenger Circuit and Regional Finals. China will participate with invited teams in the Playoffs. Read more here.

Prize Distribution

• Total Prize Pool: $5 million, distributed across various events including Pro League regular seasons and Playoffs.
• Regional Finals: Specific prize pools allocated per region, with significant increases for APAC South. More on the prize distribution here.

Viewing and Participation

Fans can watch the ALGS events streamed on Twitch, YouTube, and Steam. For aspiring competitors, any account level 50 or above can participate in the open ALGS events, making it accessible for a wider range of players. More details here.

For the latest updates and more detailed information, you can visit the official ALGS website and the EA events calendar.