Blizzard released details for the Open Division, which will be played alongside the Heroes Global Championship league in North America and Europe during the Heroes of the Storm Spring Season. The Open Division is a chance for amateur players to test their mettle and fight for the opportunity to qualify for the HGC premier league.

Amateur teams will compete in seven tournament cups per region, hosted by GosuGamers, with the top 16 teams receiving points based on their placement. Top placing teams in each cup also win cash prizes. At the end of the season, points are totalled and the top 16 teams will be put head-to-head in a single elimination playoff bracket.

The top two teams from the Open Division playoffs will be granted an opportunity to fight the bottom two HGC teams for a chance at breaking into the big leagues. The first place Open Division team will get to choose their opponent. From there, it’s only a Bo7 series separating the amateurs from the premier league.

The Open Division cups are scheduled to alternate weekly between North America and Europe. The competition in Europe will begin on January 16 and will be casted by Manuel "Grubby" Schenkhuizen and Christopher "Tetcher" Ivermee. North America will start their journey the following weekend on the 23rd, with casters Josh “JHow” Howard and Jacob “SolidJake” Kulinski.

North America

https://www.twitch.tv/arcane8

Europe

https://www.twitch.tv/FollowGrubby
https://www.twitch.tv/tetcher

Signups have already begun via the GosuGamers website. If you’re looking to start your pro career or at least get some competitive experience under your belt, grab a group of friends and sign up today!

North America

http://www.gosugamers.net/heroesofthestorm/tournaments/13238-hgc-north-america-open-division

Europe

http://www.gosugamers.net/heroesofthestorm/tournaments/13221-hgc-europe-open-division

Blizzard also announced that they will be revealing HGC details this Wednesday on January 11. The details will likely include formatting, scheduling, and plans for the Eastern/Western Clash and the Mid-Season Brawl. Stay tuned for more information!