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What To Watch This Weekend: Wizard World, Super Smash Bros., And Counter-Strike
This weekend is full of exciting tournaments, but it's really just a precursor for next weekend, when a number of huge tournaments will kick off and conclude at the same time. But why worry about the future when there's plenty to watch this weekend?
If you're looking for a number of different games to watch today and tomorrow, make sure to tune into Wizard World Tulsa's gaming stream, which will have exhibitions and tournaments in Street Fighter, Naruto, and more. (Stream, schedule on Twitch page)
For a more dedicated fighting game event, check out the Red Bull Battlegrounds, which will finally choose its finalist for the Red Bull Battle Grounds from a 16-player bracket from across the United States and Canada. (Stream / Schedule)
You can also catch some major Super Smash Bros. action at the Eclipse 2 tournament in Norway, which will feature some of the world's strongest European talent, including Adam "Armada" Lindgren and William "Leffen" Hjelte. (Stream / Schedule)
The Counter-Strike:Global Offensive E-League kicks off this weekend on both Twitch and TV network TBS. Several of the game's top teams will compete for an enormous $400,000 first-place prize as a TV audience judges them harshly. (Stream / Schedule) For a more online-oriented affair, you can watch the ever-popular Epicenter tournament, which has a $250,000 prize for first place. (Stream)
You can also catch the tail end of this week's Hearthstone Celestial Invitational, which has some of the world's best players battling it out for a $60,000 prize pool. (Stream / Schedule)
Finally, this the last week of the League of Legends Worlds tournament before the grand finals, so make sure to catch all the matches leading up to what should be the most-viewed esports match of the year. (Stream / Schedule)
That's it for this weekend! Make sure to let us know about any tournaments we may have missed in the comments. Happy Watching!
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