Year 4 Split 1 Playoffs: Everything You Need to Know
The first Apex Legends Global Series LAN event of Year 4 is on May 2-5. Click to find out more about teams, schedules, groups, and more!
WELCOME TO THE FIRST APEX LEGENDS GLOBAL SERIES LAN OF THE YEAR!
Are you ready to watch 40 of the best Apex Legends teams from around the world go head-to-head for their share of the $1,000,000 USD prize pool? 30 teams from each Pro League region as well as teams from the SA Challenger Circuit competed to secure their spot in the first Split Playoffs of the year, but only these top 40 teams will join us in Los Angeles. We have a lot of exciting things planned not only across the broadcast, but also for fans attending in person. It’s all happening on May 2-5, 2024 at the Galen Center located in the heart of Los Angeles. The ALGS team is constantly working towards creating even better events for both fans and pros, so we hope you’re looking forward to the Split 1 Playoffs as much as we are! If you haven’t bought tickets yet, they can be found at GalenCenter.org. Here are all the details you’ll need to know:
WHAT TO EXPECT
We want to make the experience amazing for every attendee, and we hope you’re excited to see everything we have in store for you. Not only will you be able to witness all the action live, but you’ll also have opportunities to potentially meet-and-greet your favorite pros and Apex Legends creators while checking out all the cool merch at the various Team Merch Booths. To commemorate Year 4 Split 1 Playoffs, there will be exclusive Apex Legends Global Series merch available that you can only purchase at this event, so don’t miss out! Also, if you’ve ever wanted to go head to head against your favorite Apex Legends creator, here’s your chance! On Friday and Saturday, we’ll be hosting “1v1 a Creator”, where you’ll have the opportunity to go up against an Apex Legends creator in the Firing Range. Finally, we’ll have spotlights to show some love and appreciation to our amazing community!
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
Check out the detailed competition schedule below:
SPLIT 1 GROUPS
COMPETITION FORMAT
The Split 1 Playoffs will utilize our familiar Group Stage to Double-Elimination bracket competition format.
The 40-team Group Stage will take place across the first two days of competition on Thursday and Friday where teams will be split into four groups of ten. These four groups will play a single six-match series against every other group.
On Saturday, every team will be assigned a starting position in the Double-Elimination Bracket Stage based on their Group Stage performance. The Elimination Bracket - Round 1 series, the Winners Bracket series, and the Elimination Bracket - Round 2 series will all take place on this day, following which, the top 20 teams will advance to the Match Point Finals.
The Match Point Finals will take place on Sunday and consist of a single Match Point format series to determine the Split 1 Playoffs Champion.
In the Match Point format, once a team reaches fifty (50) points, they will become Match Point Eligible. The first Match Point Eligible Team to win a match (by placing first) will be declared the winner.
BROADCASTING TALENT
// EVAN “RAYNDAY” RAYNR - Twitch, Twitter
// LAUREN “GLITTERXPLOSION” LARACUENTE - Twitch, Twitter
// RAFAEL “DIA” RUIZ - Twitter
// DAN “GASKIN” GASKIN - Twitch, Twitter
// TIFFANY “SPIDERTIFF” JANE - Twitch, Twitter
// KALE “GENOME” MORTON - Twitter
// MARK “ONSET” HATCHER - Twitch, Twitter
// VICTORIA “VIKKIKITTY” PEREZ - Twitch, Twitter
// BEN “ZEPHYR” FOSSITT - Twitch, Twitter
// HARIS “HODSIC” HODZIC- Twitter
// MARTIN “GRACEFUL” WONGPHROM - Twitter, Twitch
PRIZING
Split 1 Playoffs teams are competing for their share of the $1,000,000 USD prize pool and valuable Playoff Points to help them qualify for the year-end ALGS Championship. The prize money will be distributed amongst the top 20 teams as follows:
ALGS YEAR 4 SPLIT 1 PLAYOFFS PRIZING
Placement | Amount | Placement | Amount |
---|---|---|---|
1st | $300,000 + 500 Playoff Points | 21th | 60 Playoff Points |
2nd | $160,000 + 420 Playoff Points | 22nd | 56 Playoff Points |
3rd | $105,000 + 380 Playoff Points | 23rd | 52 Playoff Points |
4th | $85,000 + 340 Playoff Points | 24th | 48 Playoff Points |
5th | $65,000 + 300 Playoff Points | 25th | 44 Playoff Points |
6th | $50,000 + 260 Playoff Points | 26th | 40 Playoff Points |
7th | $40,000 + 240 Playoff Points | 27th | 36 Playoff Points |
8th | $30,000 + 220 Playoff Points | 28th | 32 Playoff Points |
9th | $25,000 + 200 Playoff Points | 29th | 28 Playoff Points |
10th | $20,000 + 180 Playoff Points | 30th | 24 Playoff Points |
11th | $16,000 + 160 Playoff Points | 31st | 20 Playoff Points |
12th | $15,000 + 150 Playoff Points | 32nd | 18 Playoff Points |
13th | $14,000 + 140 Playoff Points | 33rd | 16 Playoff Points |
14th | $13,000 + 130 Playoff Points | 34th | 14 Playoff Points |
15th | $12,000 + 120 Playoff Points | 35th | 12 Playoff Points |
16th | $11,000 + 110 Playoff Points | 36th | 10 Playoff Points |
17th | $10,500 + 100 Playoff Points | 37th | 8 Playoff Points |
18th | $10,000 + 90 Playoff Points | 38th | 6 Playoff Points |
19th | $9,500 + 80 Playoff Points | 39th | 4 Playoff Points |
20th | $9,000 + 70 Playoff Points | 40th | 2 Playoff Points |
TOTAL | $1,000,000 USD |
WHERE TO WATCH
Can’t make it to Los Angeles? No worries, there’s plenty of ways to still tune in.
You can still witness all the action on the official Apex Legends Esports YouTube and Twitch channels as well as on @PlayApex on TikTok. We also have official watch parties and broadcast partners listed below:
BROADCAST PARTNER | LANGUAGE | DISTRIBUTION |
NiceWigg and Greek |
English | Twitch |
p0kizgames |
Portuguese | Twitch and YouTube |
Oraxe |
French | Twitch |
Wisethug |
French | Twitch |
Vickypalami |
Spanish | Twitch |
Roieee |
Chinese | Twitch |
RAGE |
Japanese | Twitch and YouTube |
Liga Ace Esports |
Spanish | Twitch |
APAC South Hub |
Thai | Twitch |
APAC South Hub |
Indonesian | Twitch |
APAC South Hub |
Mandarin | Twitch |
APAC South Hub |
Filipino | Twitch |
Soop Corp. |
Korean | AfreecaTV |
MULTIVEW
We’re also proud to announce that FACEIT Watch is the official multiview streaming platform of the ALGS. FACEIT Watch, which is in open beta, lets you follow up to four team POVs simultaneously, including the main broadcast, while listening in to live team comms to get hype alongside them! Don’t miss any of the action with the dedicated map POV, giving you a constant view into where all the action is unfolding. The built-in ALGS calendar puts the schedule for all upcoming matches at just a click away, so you’ll always know what’s going on when. We’re excited to invite you all to check out the FACEIT platform and help shape the future of the ALGS Multiview experience by providing us with feedback during the beta.
SPLIT 1 PLAYOFFS FAQ
Is seating assigned or GA?
Tickets are General Admission; seats are not assigned.
Where is the Galen Center?
The Galen Center is located at 3400 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90089, on the University of Southern California’s (USC) campus.
How do I get to Galen Center?
Galen Center is easily accessible by car or public transportation. Please see the Galen Center website for all parking & transportation options.
What is the bag policy?
A Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for this event.
- Clear bags or clear back packs must not exceed 12” tall x 12” wide x 6” deep.
- No hardware or decor is allowed to conceal the bag. The bag must be a transparent purse, clear tote…all clear.
- One gallon clear ziplock bags may also be used.
- Clutch-sized purses 4”x 6” are also acceptable. They will not exceed 1” in thickness. Clutches are not required to be clear.
Are there any age restrictions?
Those under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+ with a valid ticket. Anyone aged 2+ must have a valid ticket. Children under 2 are free.
Can I bring a banner to the event?
Event attendees are allowed to bring in banners; however, we ask that you be mindful of the size as they cannot take away from the viewing experience of other attendees. For more information, see Galen Center’s list of prohibited items listed here.
Please Note: EA and Galen Center have the right to ask attendees to remove banners that do not follow the posted terms of entry.
Is there ADA seating available?
Yes. ADA seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Will we see you in Los Angeles? Tag us on X (formerly Twitter) or use the hashtag #ALGS so we can see your POV of Split 1. For additional updates, follow us at @PlayApexEsports and see all the content and competition stats.
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