ACGL announce Tekken 7 and Dota 2 tournaments at Afresports

The second iteration of Afresports takes place this weekend at GrandWest in Cape Town between 1 and 2 September 2018. ACGL have recently announced the addition of Tekken 7 and Dota 2 (1v1) tournaments. These are standalone tournaments for each title per day, where players can win up to R1,200 in cash per tournament.

Entry will cost R50 per player per day. There is a 32-player cap per day, with a minimum of 16 players required per tournament to proceed. Pre-registrations are open on the ACGL website (scroll to the bottom of the page), and tickets available at the venue. Walk-ins will also be accepted – as long as there is still space.

More information as per the ACGL press release:

TEKKEN 7
⦁ Tournament per day: ⦁ Saturday | ⦁ Sunday
⦁ R50 entry per day
⦁ Players may enter both days if they like
⦁ 32-player cap per day | minimum 16 entrants required
⦁ Double Elimination
⦁ R1,200 prize pool per day (R600 | R350 | R250)
⦁ Check in: 10am to 11am.
⦁ Matches 11:15am
DOTA 2
⦁ Tournament per day: ⦁ Saturday | ⦁ Sunday
⦁ R50 entry per day
⦁ Players may enter both days if they like
⦁ 32-player cap per day | minimum 16 entrants required
⦁ Single Elimination (best of three)
⦁ R1,200 prize pool per day (R600 | R350 | R250)
⦁ Matches from 10:15am
Other titles on offer at Afresports is FIFA 18 and the Fortnite Festival, along with some King of the Hill and freeplay opportunities. For those keen to attend as spectators or to visit the vendors, entry is free.
AFRESPORTS DETAILS
⦁ Date: Saturday 1 September and Sunday 2 September 2018
⦁ Time:
⦁ Saturday: 10:00am to 6:00pm
⦁ Sunday: 10:00am to 5:00pm
⦁ Where: Sun Exhibits, GrandWest, 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Goodwood, Cape Town, Western Cape
⦁ What: Esports, gaming, vendors and more
⦁ Cost: Spectator Pass – Free | Play Pass – R50 | FIFA, Fortnite and Call of Duty Player Pass – R100 (pre-booked) or R130 (door)
⦁ Prizes: Cash and products

The AfrEsports event is structured to welcome competitors of all skill levels, as well as those still finding their feet in the growing world of esports. This will be achieved via a number of secondary tournaments over the weekend aimed at those wanting to dip their toe into the competitive scene but who worry that only the ‘pros’ will be at the major tournaments.
A R50 Day Play Pass will be available at the door for those wanting to compete in a variety of smaller tournaments which will offer limited cash prize pools and products.
There is a free entry pass for those attendees only keen to spectate and support the event, its partners and vendors.
Additional information can be found on the AfrEsports page.