Amateur 1v1 tournament series, the 'Red Bull Solo Q', running again in the US and Canada.
May 11, 2021
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Red Bull :
A Year of Action-Packed Competition to Crown the Next Red Bull Solo Q Champion Kicks-Off with First Qualifiers on May 29
2021 Registrations Now Open for Local Competitions HERE+
SANTA MONICA, CA – May 11, 2021 – Red Bull North America, Inc., in partnership with the League Championship Series (LCS), announced the return of the ultimate League of Legends® (LoL) 1v1 experience, Red Bull Solo Q, to the United States and Canada. Amateur players across North America will have the opportunity to compete for prizes, community pride and the highly-coveted Red Bull Solo Q trophy in one of the most unique League of Legends tournament formats created.
Today, fans and amateur players in the United States and Canada can sign up online to compete against thousands of hopeful contestants starting with the first, regional U.S. qualifier on May 29th. The winner of the qualifier will secure a spot in the respective U.S. and Canada Finals, which is one step closer to joining the prestigious global final at the end of the year. The global final will be held in Germany, but as the health and safety of players is our priority, this is subject to change pending COVID-19 impacts and regulations. U.S. and Canada qualifiers will take place on the following dates¥:
U.S. Qualifiers±
May 29 - St. Louis, MO
June 5 - New Orleans, LA
June 12 - Chicago, IL
June 12 - New York, NY
June 12 - Los Angeles, CA
June 27 - National Open Qualifier 1*
July 10 - Atlanta, GA
July 25 - National Open Qualifier 2*
July 31 - San Francisco, CA
July 31 - Orlando, FL
July 31 - Dallas TX
August 14 - Salt Lake City, UT
August 28 - Boston, MA
August 28 - Columbus, OH
August 29 - National Open Qualifier 3*
November 14 - National Open Qualifier 4 *
+Participation in each U.S. regional qualifier is restricted only to players currently residing in that region. U.S. Regional qualifiers will be held either in-person or geo-gated online pending local COVID-19 restrictions. NO FEE TO PARTICIPATE IN ONLINE QUALIFIER TOURNAMENT. THIS IS A SKILL CONTEST. Open to legal US residents, 18+ and age of majority in jurisdiction of residence. Registration for each U.S. Qualifier begins May 11, 2021. Must have LoL and Battlefy account to participate. For full Online Qualifier Tournament rules, eligibility and more information, visit: redbull.com/play-soloq.
*U.S. Online Qualifiers that are open to interested participants nationwide.
Canada Qualifiers+
September 18 – East and West**
October 2 – East and West***
October 16 – Open Qualifier
TBA – National Finals
**East: Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island
***West: BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, NW Territories, Nunavut
+Participation in each Canadian regional qualifier is restricted only to players currently residing in that region. Canadian regional qualifiers will be only on-line and will be geo-gated by applicable provinces. NO FEE TO PARTICIPATE IN ONLINE QUALIFIER TOURNAMENT. THIS IS A SKILL CONTEST. Open to legal residents Canada who are the age of majority in jurisdiction of their residence. Registration for each Canadian Qualifier begins May 11, 2021. Must have LoL and Battlefy account to participate. For full Online Qualifier Tournament rules, eligibility and more information, visit: redbull.com/playsoloq.
Players can now sign up and register here: redbull.com/play-soloq
In Red Bull Solo Q, amateur players showcase their individual skill in a 1v1 gameplay format which is traditionally played in a 5v5 team setting. Players compete in the top lane of Summoner’s Rift and can claim victory by being the first player to get two kills under seven minutes, or one kill after seven minutes, destroying the opposing player’s outer turret, or achieving a 100-minion creep score first.
"Last year’s Red Bull Solo Q tournament in North America provided thrilling competition for fans and amateur players alike,” said Matt Archambault, Head of Esports Partnerships for NA & OCE at Riot Games . “We’re excited to continue our partnership with Red Bull and bring the tournament back for another year, as we find new ways for fans to experience LoL competition in North America.”
Red Bull Solo Q 2021 will build on last year’s success, which attracted over 80,000 signups and national and international champions crowned around the world. Alongside the 2021 competition will be special appearances from some of the biggest stars in League of Legends, including Alberto “Crumbz” Rengifo, Nicki Taylor and other talent to be announced. These personalities will be part of exclusive Red Bull Solo Q content, events and tournaments throughout the competition series this year.
To make the 2021 competition the best yet, Red Bull has joined forces with industry leading partners to bring the very best hardware to competitors. Red Bull welcomes SteelSeries, the worldwide leader in gaming and esports peripherals, as the new official Red Bull Solo Q Peripheral Partner, providing headsets, keyboards and mice to duelists (in-person events only), ensuring full immersion with tools built for both elite performance and durability. Additionally, AOC, the global leader in gaming monitors, returns as the Official Monitor Partner for the event, bringing exceptional visual clarity and ultra-high refresh rates to competitors (in person events only).
To stay up to date with the tournaments, join the official Red Bull Solo Q Discord and visit redbull.com/play-soloq.
Assets for Red Bull Solo Q can be found here.
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About Red Bull
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About The League Championship Series (LCS)
The League Championship Series (LCS) is North America’s largest professional esports league, in the world’s most-watched esport: League of Legends. Now in its ninth year, the LCS is the third-most popular major professional sports league among 18- to 34-year-olds in the United States. In 2021, the LCS kicked off with a refreshed look and tagline (“made by many”) to celebrate the fans, pros, and teams that support and inspire us to be the future of sports. Follow the LCS @LCSOfficial on Twitter, and tune into the LCS on twitch.tv/LCS or youtube.com/LCS on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
About SteelSeries
For the 2021 season, SteelSeries, the worldwide leader in gaming and esports peripherals, joins as the official Peripheral Partner to support the event with their award-winning gaming headsets, keyboards and mice for the ultimate competitive edge. The exciting new partnership will ensure that competitors at in-person events will have access to the peripherals they need for success. The hyper durable materials, sound quality and input precision are perfect for the fast decision making competitors require.
About AOC
AOC, the global leader in gaming monitors, returns to join the Red Bull Gaming universe once again, bringing the event to life, and providing cutting-edge hardware for the esports tournament. As the official Monitor Partner for 2021, AOC will provide top-notch high performance gaming monitors for the ultimate gaming experience for contestants at in-person events. High refresh rates and short response times mean competitors will have the best possible in-game experience.
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