Gfinity Challenger Series applications are now open

Do you think you’ve got what it takes to be one of Australia’s best esports players? If so, the Gfinity Challenger Series is for you. Having wrapped up the Gfinity Elite Series Australia’s second season, applications are now open for the Gfinity Challenger Series.

Early next year, the Challenger Series will commence and will see hopeful esports players compete for prizes and a place in the Gfinity Elite Series 2019 draft.

Previous Challenger Series players have gone on to play with Season 2’s winning teams; Melbourne ORDER and Sydney Chiefs.

Gfinity Challenger Series

The Gfinity Challenger Series gives players a clear pathway to pro and a chance to join some of the best pro players in the country. Gfinity wants to find the best talent in Australia and has created a way for players to get themselves noticed.

The Gfinity Australia Challenger Series is an open competition where players of any level can enter and compete. Build your player profile, climb the rankings and, if you’re skilled enough, join the pro players in the Gfinity Australia Elite Series.

To join the pros, the top-ranked competitors from the Challenger Series will be placed in the Gfinity Australia Elite Draft. Here, professional teams will draft the best players to join their Elite Series rosters who will compete live on stage at the Gfinity Australia Arena.

The Gfinity Australia Elite Series brings together Australia’s best players as 6 iconic, city-based teams battle it out over 7-weeks of live competition at the Gfinity Australia Arena.

Competing across multiple game titles, these teams will compete to determine which team, and which city, will be Gfinity Australia’s ultimate Champions.

Gfinity Australia CEO said of Gfinity’s first year and the upcoming Challenger Series;

After a successful year in the scene with our staff, players and partners, we’re looking forward to what 2019 will hold.

Through the Challenger Series we hope to see Australia’s next home grown talent rise, maybe even giving back-to-back club championship winners, Melbourne ORDER, a run for their money in 2019!

For more information about the Challenger Series and to sign up for the 2019 series, head to the official website.

Leo Stevenson
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I've been playing games for the past 27 years and have been writing for almost as long. Combining two passions in the way I'm able is a true privilege. PowerUp! is a labour of love and one I am so excited to share.

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