The Snapdragon Pro Series (SPS), a mobile esports tournament series by the ESL Faceit Group (EFG), has announced details for Year 3 of the competition. This year, the tournament has official partnerships with three major publishers – Activision, MOONTON, and Supercell, resulting in a larger format and a total prize pool of $4.4 million.
Year 3 will cover Seasons 5 and 6 of the SPS Championships, featuring games such as Brawl Stars, MLBB, Free Fire, Clash of Clans, and CoD Mobile.
“The level of investment we’re seeing from publishers and exponential growth of the Snapdragon Pro Series underscores why mobile is the future of esports. We’re proud to continue our work with Qualcomm Technologies at the cutting-edge of competition and mobile technology to empower players with more opportunities to compete – from matches against their friends to seats on the world stage,” said Sam Braithwaite, the VP of Game Ecosystems, Mobile.
Everything you need to know about the Snapdragon Pro Series Year 3
The SPS will kick off with the open-for-all Mobile Open at the end of April, leading to various tournaments throughout the year and culminating in the Mobile Masters in 2025, an on-ground event.
Brawl Stars
Brawl Stars will have an entire championship hosted by the SPS leading into the World Finals at the end of the year, as part of a partnership between ESL and Supercell.
MLBB
The SPS MLBB will start with the Mobile Open on April 8, providing opportunities for players to go pro and potentially compete at the Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, there will be an online all-female esports competition with a slot at the Esports World Cup.
Free Fire
The SPS Free Fire will commence with the Mobile Open in Latin America, offering top teams a chance to participate in international events, with more details to be released.
Clash of Clans
The SPS Clash of Clans will provide a slot at the official Last-Chance Qualifier for the Clash of Clans World Championship Finals, amplifying the stakes of the tournament.
CoD Mobile
Details about CoD Mobile in the SPS are limited, but ESL has promised more opportunities for global players to compete on the world stage, hinting at exciting developments to come. With the release of Warzone Mobile in 2024, players are eager to see how Activision will manage the two games catering to similar audiences.