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NASL Finals Information
It's finally here, the event we've all been waiting for! The greatest Starcraft II players in the world will descend into Los Angeles, California for a LAN that will not be forgotten: the live NASL Season One Finals! As we welcome new and old players to our final event, we want to thank everyone for their support throughout the season. We would also like to take this moment to wish all of the players the best of luck.
Here are some things you may want to know about the NASL Finals:
The Ontario Convention Center is where the action's at July 8-10
Who is casting the finals?
The 16-man finals will feature several casters who will switch off between matches. Andre "Gretorp" Hengchua and Geoff "iNcontroL" Robinson will be joined by Sean "Day9" Plott and another very special guest!
Who has qualified to the finals?
The following players have all qualified to the finals and will be competing for $100,000 in cash prizes!
What is at stake?
Besides the honor of winning the most grueling tournament in the history of Starcraft, the champion will take home a massive $50,000 (enough money to buy 17 years worth of cup ramen or one new Porsche).
Even if they don't win, every player will take home a prize for winning a place in the finals:
1st Place: $50,000
2nd Place: $25,000
3rd Place: $10,000
4th Place: $5,000
5-8th Place: $1,500
9th-16th Place: $500
In addition to these prizes, all players will be provided $500 worth of stipends for attending the tournament.
Where are the finals?
The finals will be held in Exhibition Hall B of the Ontario Convention Center, located at:
Ontario Convention Center
Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau
2000 E. Convention Center Way
Ontario, CA 91764
Click here for a map.
When are the finals?
The finals are going to held on the weekend of July 8-10. The full schedule of events can be found below.
Where can I stay?
We have partnered with the DoubleTree hotel in Ontartio to give special rates to Starcraft II fans attending our event. If you would like to take advantage of these low rates, please give them a call at 1-(909)-937-0900 and request the North American Star League rate, or Group Code NAS. You can also book rooms online by clicking here.
DoubleTree is located at this address:
222 North Vineyard Avenue
Ontario, CA 91764-4431
Most of the NASL Finals attendees will be staying here, so the fun won't stop at the end of the show!
How can I get there?
Ontario Convention Center is located just minutes from the Ontario International Airport. Courtesy shuttles will be available to take you to and from the hotels we have partnered with. LA International Airport (LAX) is about a 1 and a half hour drive from the Ontario Convention Center. If you choose to fly in to LAX, to reach Ontario, take the 105 East to the 405 North, and then to the 10 East. Continue driving 50 miles east until you reach the Archibald Ave exit. Take the exit and the airport and hotels will be to your right.
How can I get tickets?
You can purchase tickets here. Tickets are $25 and cover all three days of the event. We will also be selling tickets at the door on the days of the event. Stay tuned for special promotional events in which we will be giving away free tickets to attend the Grand Finals!
