AOC CGPL Spring 2017 is set to commence today, with eight Oceanic teams pit against each other for a lion's share of the ~$12,350 USD prize pot.
Chiefs defended their title at the AOC CGPL Winter 2017 Finals against Tainted Minds in the grand final, with both teams securing their spot at the CGPL Championship in November.
The two CGPL Winter finalists return for the Spring season, taking place on September 3 to October 6, alongside Grayhound and Athletico. The remaining spots witnessed AVANT, SIN, Kings and Riotous Raccoons earn their positions in the league through the closed qualifier.
CGPL Spring ready to kick off
The same format will be utilised this season, featuring a best-of-two, round-robin format for the online regular season. The top 4 teams from the online component, will progress on to the LAN Finals in Adelaide, Australia.
Below you can find the participants:
Invited
Qualified
Chiefs
AVANT
Tainted Minds
SIN
Grayhound
Kings
Athletico
Riotous Raccoons
The $15,500 AUD prize pot (~$12,350 USD including travel assistance for LAN Finals) is distributed in the following way: