MLG announces Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Open Tournament

News by Stephany Nunneley-Jackson Former News Editor

Published on Oct. 8, 2014

A Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Open Tournament will be held next month in Columbus, Ohio, Major League Gaming has announced.

The tournament is part of the First Season of the MLG Pro League for the upcoming Sledgehammer Games shooter.

It will air exclusively on MLG.tv from November 28-30 and the launch of the first season of the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare MLG Pro League this December.

It all starts Friday, November 28 at 6pm ET with 128 teams participating in an open bracket and 12 teams starting in "pool play battle."

"With $25,000 in prizes, 25,000 MLG Pro Points, and the last four spots in the upcoming Season 1 of the MLG Pro League on the line, it’s a competition eSports fans won’t want to miss," said MLG.

MLG said 140 of the best Call of Duty teams will compete during the MLG 25k Open Series Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Tournament, which takes place at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus.

Those interested can purchase VIP and spectator passes now through here, and you can find out more on how to participate over on MLG's website.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare releases on November 4 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and last-gen consoles.