ESL, the event organizing a production brand, has officially partnered with developer Supercell to host the Clash of Clans World Championship, which will kickoff on March 1st.
The competition will run for over 6 months and will have $1,000,000 for eight teams to battle it out for.
“We are excited to partner with Supercell to provide teams and fans from all over the world with an unprecedented experience culminating at one of our major events in Germany” ESL’s Vice President of Product & Publisher Relations and EMEA Fabian Scheuermann said (h/t Esports Insider).
“Using a new 5v5 format and featuring innovative mobile esports elements, this program develops a competitive space for the Clash of Clans community to prove their skills and ultimately crown a winning clan.”
“Our goal with the World Championship is to provide our audience with the ultimate arena to celebrate the best of the best in Clash of Clans” Supercell’s Clash of Clans Game Lead Eino Joas said. “Partnering with ESL’s esports experience, our most dedicated players will compete on a global stage to prove once and for all which Clan is the best in the world.”
The World Championship Final will take place, in front of a live audience, during one of ESL’s premier events taking place in Germany.