For the first time ever, the Halo Championship Series will head to New Orleans in our season kickoff event. We won’t be alone however, as our brothers and sisters at Gears Esports will be also hosting a Gears Pro Circuit open event in the same venue. For the first time in nearly a decade, Halo and Gears of War will share the same roof – and it will all take place in the Big Easy with our friends and partners at MLG.

We’re also excited to announce that the tournament will feature a $250,000 prize pool – the biggest prize pool for an open Halo event since the inception of the HCS. Players and fans can also expect another epic $5,000 open FFA for individual players looking to join the fray. We can’t wait for fans of Halo, Gears of War, and Xbox to join us down in New Orleans for what will surely be an amazing and unforgettable atmosphere for all involved.

Perhaps one of the most exciting aspects is that this event will be a global open, which means players and teams from any region can attend and compete! More information including tickets and team passes will be arriving in the coming weeks.