The Hitbox Elite Cup organizers are striking back with a new tournament designed with a monthly series featuring, for the time being, a $3,000 prize pool. 22nd of March will mark the debut of WellPlay invitational.
Eight invited teams from Europe and CIS regions will compete at the first season of WellPlay in a double elimination bracket, best-of-three series with best-of-five grand finals. Only the winners and the runner-ups will get a share of the $3,000 prize pool money.
Prize pool distribution:
1st place: $2,250
2nd place: $750
From the eight invited teams, six have already confirmed their participation, among them is Kaipi - with a new roster formed by WehSing 'SingSing' Yuen and Pittner 'bOne7' Armand.
WellPlay Season 1 confirmed teams:
Tornado.Rox
Danish Bears
ProDota
Yellow Submarine
Power Rangers
Kaipi
TBA
TBA
WellPlay Invitational has partnered with Hitbox and all the matches from the tournament will be broadcasted via Hitbox starting March 22nd.
source: wellplay.co