The
path
to Tokyo
Tournament Overview
Intel is elevating esports for audiences worldwide with the Intel World Open (IWO) ahead of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, giving gamers a chance to compete among the world’s best athletes on a global stage.
Games
The Path to Tokyo
Format
Online Qualifiers
The Intel World Open will kick off with online qualifiers in May 2020, where any player, at any level can compete for a chance to join their country or regional team.
Live Qualifier in Katowice, Poland
From June 11-14, the final qualifier brings together the winning teams formed from the territory and regional qualifiers to determine who advances to the final Intel World Open event in Tokyo.
Intel World Open Finals
The finals take place July 22-24 at the Zepp DiverCity venue in Tokyo where qualifying teams will compete to claim the majority share of the $250,000 USD prize pool.
Prize Pool
Total
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$500,000
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$250,000Street Fighter V
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$250,000Rocket League
Venue
Zepp DiverCity Tokyo
1 Chome-1-10 Aomi, 江東区 Koto City, Tokyo 135-0064, Japan
Just a stone’s throw away from Tokyo Harbor and Odaiba Beach, Zepp DiverCity will enter esports history this summer by hosting the top nations for the inaugural Intel World Open Finals. Visitors will be able to soak in the atmosphere of Japan’s capital as it prepares to host the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and enjoy top-tier esports action under the watchful eye of the giant Gundam at the entrance of the venue.