Swedish esports tournament platform Epulze has announced the launch of regional Dota 2 leagues which are scheduled to begin in May.
The structure looks to provide a chance for amateur players to practice and compete in an organised environment.
The venture, which is described as a series of “global Dota 2 leagues,” will take place across seven regions and with a $24,000 (£19,016) prize pool that will be distributed across all regions.
Pontus Lövgren, Co-founder and CPO of Epulze, commented on the cinitiative in a release: “At Epulze we have always been passionate about growing grassroots esports.