As Part of ESL FACEIT Group’s and Supercell’s Ongoing Partnership, Duo Brings One of Germany’s Most Popular Mobile Esports Titles to Flagship Gaming Event
June 22, 2024 – Cologne/New York/San Diego – The Snapdragon Pro Series, the world’s largest multi-title mobile esports ecosystem, delivered by ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) and Qualcomm Technologies Inc., along with Supercell today announced that the Brawl Stars Last Chance Qualifier for the Snapdragon Pro Series Brawl Stars Championship will be held at gamescom in Cologne, Germany on August 24-25. The live event will bring the excitement of Brawl Stars esports to the trade show’s over 320,000 guests (facts and figures from 2023). the world’s largest multi-title mobile esports league.
“Gamescom is an iconic moment for the gaming industry, and we’re proud to be returning to the event for the third year in a row in partnership with Supercell,” said Sam Braithwaite, VP of Game Ecosystems, Mobile, ESL FACEIT Group. “This is the perfect event to do it with; The Last Chance Qualifier represents the esports storylines fans love – hungry underdogs fighting for their place on the world stage – and celebrates how mobile’s accessibility can be a path to the highest level of pro play.”
Marking the Snapdragon Pro Series’ return to gamescom, the Last Chance Qualifier will rally 12 of the top teams coming from Asia Pacific, EMEA, South America, North America, and China as they face off to claim the final four seats at the 2024 Brawl Stars World Finals. Thousands of fans will be able to watch the action unfold live as teams compete to claim their share of the program’s total prize pool of up to USD $2 million and punch their ticket to the world stage.
The competition will turn gamescom’s Hall 8 into a mobile esports celebration, complete with a host of partner booths, games, activities, meet-ups, and more. Guests can participate in various games of skill to earn tickets they can use on prizes, connect with guest content creators, and design a customized Snapdragon Pro Series jersey. It’s part of EFG, Qualcomm Technologies, and Supercell’s initiative to celebrate a pivotal moment in the lead-up to the Brawl Stars World Finals, and grow the mobile esports as a whole.
“Hosting the Last Chance Qualifier at gamescom brings competition in one of Germany’s most popular mobile games to a passionate audience,” said Kim Jensen, Head of Brawl Stars Esports, Supercell. “We’re looking forward to sharing this pivotal moment on the road to the Brawl Stars World Finals with hundreds of thousands of attendees.”
Germany boasts over 33 million mobile gamers (Source: Newzoo Global Games Market Report Quarterly Update May 2024), with over 5 million actively playing Brawl Stars, one of the most popular mobile games in Germany (Source: Sensor Tower App Analytics).
Get your tickets for gamescom 2024 here.
To learn more about the Snapdragon Pro Series, please visit snapdragonproseries.com, and follow the ecosystem on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok. Follow the Brawl Stars Championship on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, and learn more at event.supercell.com/brawlstars.
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About Snapdragon Pro Series
Welcoming players and fans to the Era of Everyone, the Snapdragon Pro Series, delivered by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and ESL FACEIT Group, is one of the world’s largest multi-genre mobile esports competitions. Spanning across multiple regions, featuring a wide range of mobile games, and including three tiers of competition (Open, Challenge, and Masters), the Snapdragon Pro Series redefines the mobile esports landscape, giving players around the globe, at all levels, a chance to become a champion and compete for a share of millions of dollars in prize money. (https://www.snapdragonproseries.com/)
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About ESL FACEIT Group
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) is the leading esports and video game entertainment company dedicated to creating worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become community. EFG is built on a legacy of world-renowned brands including ESL, FACEIT, DreamHack and DreamHack Sports Games, providing innovative ecosystems for global communities of players, fans and creators around the games they love. Working alongside leading partners, brands and global IPs, EFG operates an unmatched portfolio of live events, digital platforms and developer tools that reach and engage millions of gamers worldwide. For more information visit www.eslfaceitgroup.com
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About Supercell
Supercell is a game company based in Helsinki, Finland, with offices in San Francisco, Seoul and Shanghai. Since its launch in 2010, the company has brought six games to the global market: Hay Day, Clash of Clans, Boom Beach, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars and Squad Busters. Supercell’s dream is to create games that as many people as possible play for years and that are remembered forever.
