Expect an Open 4v4 tournament featuring Pros and Amateurs alike! Who will take the the biggest share of the $150,000 prizepool? The event will also feature various side tournaments featuring up to $10,000 on additional prizing.
Be sure to follow along with the action during the qualifiers. It begins with Online Qualifiers #1 on April 26-27, followed by Online Qualifiers #2 on May 3-4. Stay tuned for more details!
For Year 4 of HCS we’ve decided to stay close to the tried-and-true format that Halo’s always had with open events where teams earn points that ultimately help them qualify for the Halo World Championship.
As with last year, tournament administration will be managed by HCS and Esports Engine/EFG and not the teams to avoid conflict of interest.
To see more details about the format and rules – see the HCS 2025 Handbook y Code of Conduct here:
Lugar | Prize Money |
|---|---|
TOTAL | $150,000 |
1st | $60,000
|
2nd
| $36,000 |
3rd | $18,000 |
4th | $12,000
|
5-6th | $8,000
|
7-8th | $4,000
|
9th | – |
10th | – |
11-12th | – |
13-14th | – |
15-18th | – |
19-22nd | – |
23-30th | – |
31-38th | – |
39-54th | – |
For Year 4 of HCS we’ve decided to stay close to the tried-and-true format that Halo’s always had with open events where teams earn points that ultimately help them qualify for the Halo World Championship.
As with last year, tournament administration will be managed by HCS and Esports Engine/EFG and not the teams to avoid conflict of interest.
To see more details about the format and rules – see the HCS 2025 Handbook y Code of Conduct here:
Lugar | Prize Money | Pts Distribution: |
|---|---|---|
TOTAL | $150,000 | 128,840 Pts |
1st | $60,000
| 15,000 Pts |
2nd
| $36,000 | 9,000 Pts
|
3rd | $18,000 | 6,600 Pts |
4th | $12,000
| 5,400 Pts
|
5-6th | $8,000
| 4,800 Pts
|
7-8th | $4,000
| 4,200 Pts |
9th | – | 2,500 Pts |
10th | – | 2,100 Pts
|
11-12th | – | 1,800 Pts |
13-14th | – | 1,500 Pts |
15-18th | – | 1,200 Pts
|
19-22nd | – | 1,000 Pts
|
23-30th | – | 800 Pts
|
31-38th | – | 640 Pts
|
39-54th | – | – |
Grab yourself a HCS Open Series team ticket for you and your squad of up to 5 people to participate at the HCS Open at DreamHack Dallas.
To compete in the HCS Open Series you’ll need to purchase a team ticket. This will allow you and 5 others to enter and compete in the tournament. When purchasing your tickets, you’ll be prompted to fill in your start.gg username and start.gg ID. Don’t forget to fill these in!
When purchasing your ticket, you must then also register your ticket via start.gg. If you do not do this, your team will not be able to compete in the tournament. The roster lock date of Monday, May 19th at 2:00 PM CDT.
No. This is the only ticket type where you do not need to buy a DreamHack ticket as it is already included in the bundle.
You will be required to have a valid entrance ticket to DreamHack Dallas to enter the venue.
You can register at no cost for the following tournaments onsite, near the Halo stage, at the Halo info booth. Keep an eye on https://halo.gg/Dallas2025 more more information.
Halo Infinite 2v2
Halo 3 4v4
Halo 3 2v2
Halo 5 2v2
The event will also feature an MCC Halo 2 FFA tournament in the console free play area.
All sections are first come, first serve.
You must email HCS@ee.gg to request a refund. Refunds will only be granted in the event that a team pass owner will be teaming with another team pass owner, and must be requested by Thursday, May 22nd, 8PM CDT. After this date, no refunds will be accepted. Transferring a team pass to another person is not permitted.
You can find the event rules by clicking here.
All players competing must bring:
– Your preferred wired peripheral (Xbox wired Controller or Mouse and Keyboard)
– USB cord required for your preffered peripheral
– Headset with no power outlet and a 3.5 mm plug
– Wired Earbuds (needed for Feature Station and Main Stage play)
– If you plan on competing with Keyboard & Mouse, you must submit your model number for each device to hcs@ee.gg ahead of the event.
Mixamps will be provided. Bringing backup equipment is recommended.
All tournament and warmup monitors will be played on BenQ Model XL2540K
For HCS Program and eligibility questions – HCS@ee.gg
In 2025, you’ll be able to watch all official HCS events live on Twitch y YouTube.
And for events with multiple streams, we’ll be using these channels:
Note: These extra streams will be broadcasts within the main YouTube channel above as usual.
Grab yourself a HCS Open Series team ticket for you and your squad of up to 5 people to participate at the HCS Open at DreamHack Dallas.
To compete in the HCS Open Series you’ll need to purchase a team ticket. This will allow you and 5 others to enter and compete in the tournament. When purchasing your tickets, you’ll be prompted to fill in your start.gg username and start.gg ID. Don’t forget to fill these in!
When purchasing your ticket, you must then also register your ticket via start.gg. If you do not do this, your team will not be able to compete in the tournament. The roster lock date of Monday, May 19th at 2:00 PM CDT.
Here’s our selection of 3-day tickets. All 3-day tickets come with access to the festival. However some may come with extra perks or different features!
To join us for all 3 days of the festival. Each person added provides a $10 discount when you buy with 2-8 of your friends!
Final ticket wave price: $119
Children under 13 come for free, but still require a ticket! Grants entry to DreamHack for up to 2 adults and up to 6 children under 13 years old.
Final ticket wave price from: $119
To join us for all 3 days of the festival and get all the best perks possible! Each person added provides a $10 discount when you buy with 2-8 of your friends AND comes with the special goodie bag.
Final ticket wave price: $319
You can freely watch by having a valid DreamHack entrance ticket.
Yes! All seating is free to watch, as long as you have a valid entrance ticket.
No. This is the only ticket type where you do not need to buy a DreamHack ticket as it is already included in the bundle.
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