Intel, a leader in gaming technology, announced the Intel World Open tournament that will take place in Tokyo ahead of the Olympic Summer Games next year to showcase the excitement and influence of esports.
Intel will host the Intel World Open in the lead up to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, featuring Street Fighter V.
The Road to Tokyo 2020
About the Tournament: The Intel World Open will kick off with online qualifiers in early 2020, where any player, at any level can compete for a chance to join their national team. A live qualifier event in Katowice, Poland in June will determine which teams will advance to the championship esports tournament in Tokyo from July 22 – 24, leading into the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Final Event in Tokyo: The live finals in Tokyo will host fans at the Zepp DiverCity venue located in the central Olympic Games area. Champions representing their nation will be crowned in two different tournaments featuring leading esports titles, Street Fighter V and Rocket League.
Prize Pool: The total prize pool for Street Fighter V is $250,000.
Visit the website for more details: https://iwo.streetfighterleague.com