The inaugural season of HCS for Halo Infinite comes to a thrilling conclusion as OpTic Gaming claim the lion’s share of $1,000,000 and all the glory as your 2022 Halo World Champions – congratulations!

And with that, the Halo World Championship is over.

Thank you to all the players for putting on a show, to our partners for making this all happen, and to the Halo fans around the world for making this truly special!

HCS YEAR 2 WINTER ROADMAP

Now we look forward to Year 2, officially kicking off with online qualifiers at the end of January. Stay tuned to HCS on socials to be notified when sign ups are live!

Calendar marked 🗓

SSG x HCS Spartan Snowdown is coming in January 2023 ❄️ pic.twitter.com/z9tZ0tQOf4
— Spacestation Gaming (@Spacestation) October 23, 2022

But before the official kickoff, Spacestation is hosting the Spartan Snowdown – a unique online event like you’ve never seen before. Our lips are sealed for now!

Date: January 13-14
Eligibility: Invite Only (Stay tuned for Open Qualifier info)

HCS Kickoff Major Charlotte, NC - February 24-26 2023

Finally, Year 2 begins with the Kickoff Major in Charlotte, North Carolina. New maps, new meta, and all-new storylines to follow!

Date: February 24-26
Location: Charlotte, NC
Open + Champ Brackets

Stay tuned to HCS for updates and more event details!

2022 HALO WORLD CHAMPIONS

OpTic Gaming - 2022 Halo World Champions

Congratulations to your $1,000,000 2022 Halo World Champions – OpTic Gaming!

FINAL RESULTS

Halo World Championship 2022 Final Results

#	Team	Prize	P1	P2	P3	P4
1st	OpTic Gaming	$400,000	Formal	Lucid	Trippy	Apg
2nd	Cloud9	$220,000	Eco	Stellur	Bound	Pznguin
3rd	Native Gaming	$110,000	Taulek	Druk	Manny	Soul Snipe
4th	FaZe Clan	$70,000	Renegade	Nick	Falcated	Spartan
5/6	Sentinels	$45,000	Snakebite	Frosty	Lethul	Royal2
5/6	Oxygen Esports	$45,000	Kuhlect	Nemassist	Boam	Triton
7/8	eUnited	$25,000	RyaNoob	Snip3down	Suspector	Rayne
7/8	FNATIC	$25,000	Suppressed	Juziro	Articc	Sceptify
9-12	G1	$10,000	Swish 5s	PreDevoNatoR	Squallaye	Bubudubu
9-12	JLingz Esports	$10,000	Septiq	Morguh	Quad	Phlux
9-12	G2 Esports	$10,000	Barcode	Str8 Sick	Sab	Gilkey
9-12	Acend	$10,000	Sica	Lqgend	Snipedrone	Respectful
13-16	NaVi	$5,000	Kimbo	Jimbo	Snakey	zMightys
13-16	Complexity	$5,000	Vetra	Neuronical	Monstcr	Cykul
13-16	Team WaR	$5,000	Hysteria	Toni2turnt	Envore	Rammyy
13-16	TSS Esports	$5,000	Mortally	SuperCC	Huss	Ace

TOURNAMENT VOD

Miss the show? Check out the VODs below!

Day 1 (Play-in Stage): A Stream – B Stream
Day 2 (Pool Play): A Stream – B Stream – C Stream – D Stream
Day 3 (Champ Bracket): A Stream – B Stream
Day 4 (Champ Bracket): A Stream – B Stream
Grand Finals: OpTic vs. Cloud9

$25K FFA TOURNAMENT

Halo World Championship 2022 $25,000 FFA Winner - Bopster

Congratulations to your $25,000 HaloWC FFA, Powered by ASTRO Gaming, Champion – Bopster!

#	Player	Prize
1st	Bopster	$10,000
2nd	Porky J	$6,000
3rd	Noblc	$4,000
4th	Tapping Buttons	$2,125
5th	Reverbed	$1,000
6th	Flurriously	$750
7th	CommandStation	$625
8th	Glowzii	$500

2022 REGULAR SEASON MVP

OpTic Lucid - HCS 2022 Regular Season MVP

Give it up for Lucid, your HCS 2022 Regular Season MVP!

2022 USMC EVENT COMMENDATIONS

At the HaloWC, we awarded year’s best performers for Main Slayer, Best Coach, Best Objective Player, and Best Support Player. Congratulation’s to this year’s winners!

Halo World Championship 2022 USMC Event Commendations

Main Slayer of the Year – OpTic Lucid
Best Coach of the Year – C9 Hoaxer
Best Objective Player of the Year – SEN SnakeBite
Best Support Player of the Year – C9 Pznguin

DOLBY $5,000 LAST SPARTAN STANDING TOURNAMENT

Congratulation’s to your HaloWC 2022 Dolby $5,000 Last Spartan Standing Champion – Sk1lz! Runner-up: Envore

Halo World Championship 2022 Dolby Last Spartan Standing Champion and Runner-up

KEY INFO

Date: October 20 – 23 (NO SPECTATORS on Oct 20th Play-in Stage)
Venue: Seattle Convention Center (FKA Washington State Convention Center) – The Arch, Halls DEF, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101
Broadcast: Twitch and YouTube
Spectator Tickets: Available Now!
HaloWC Prize Pool: $1,000,000
FFA Tournament: $25,000
Cosplay Contest: $5,000

Halo World Championship Trophy hoisted by Splyce

WHERE TO WATCH

Catch all the action live October 20 – 23.

Day 1 – Oct 20	Day 2 – Oct 21	Day 3 – Oct 22	Day 4 – Oct 23
Play-In Stage	Pool Play	Championship Bracket	Champ Bracket Continues

A Stream: Twitch.tv/Halo – YouTube.com/Halo
B Stream: Twitch.tv/HCS – YouTube/HaloEsports
C Stream: Twitch.tv/HCS_Red – YouTube/HaloEsports
D Stream: Twitch.tv/HCS_Blue – YouTube/HaloEsports
Halo Community Stage: Twitch.tv/Xbox

TWITCH DROPS

We saved the best for last.

Tune into the Halo World Championship to unlock exclusive Halo Infinite Twitch Drops!

Halo World Championship 2022 Twitch Drops

Halo World Championship 2022 Co-Streamers

Tune into the HaloWC with any of our partnered Co-Streamers and you will unlock additional Twitch Drops!

Co-Streamer List

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday 10/21	Saturday 10/22	Sunday 10/23
9:00 AM PT Check-in Opens Player Check-in Starts	10:00 AM PT Check-in Opens Doors Open [Players/GA]	10:00 AM PT Check-in Opens Doors Open [Players/GA]
9:55 AM PT Doors Open [VIP]	12:00 PM PT Champ Bracket Begins Community Stage Activity Begins Broadcast Begins	12:00 PM PT Champ Bracket Resumes
10:00 AM PT Doors Open [Players]		5:00 PM PT Grand Finals Ceremony
10:30 AM PT VIP Tour
11:00 AM PT Doors Open [GA] Player Check-in Ends
12:00 PM PT Pool Play Starts Community Stage Activity Begins Broadcast Begins
12:30 PM PT FFA VIP Check-in Starts
12:45 PM PT FFA GA Check-in Starts
1:30 PM PT FFA Check-in Ends
2:00 PM PT FFA Starts

VENUE & TICKETS

Venue:  Seattle Convention Center

Address: 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101

GENERAL ADMISSION 3-DAY TICKETS

Entrance into event for the entirety of the tournament.
Access to compete in the Free-For-All tournament at no extra charge.
Price: $75
Available Now!
Single Day Passes will be available at the door for $30 per day

VIP 3-DAY TICKETS (SOLD OUT)

Price: $250
Early Entry to the Venue on Friday (Get the first look at the stage and venue)
Dedicated Entry Line at Check-In
Access to the VIP Lounge and private bar
Limited Edition VIP Credential
Exclusion Production Tour on Friday morning with backstage access and onstage photo opportunity.
A rundown of the venue and various areas including knowledge and insight on what it takes to get everything set up and working. The tour ends with an opportunity to get on the main stage for a group photo. More information will be emailed out closer to the event.
Early access to the Free-for-All Competition Check-in (30 minutes before general admission)
Chance to win Exclusive Surprise Exclusive Giveaways
10% off on HCS Apparel and Merchandise
VIPs will earn the “Grand Finals” exclusive Twitch Drop. (without having to watch Grand Finals)
Early access to merch store on Friday
Exclusive VIP Swag Bag including HaloWC Poster
Exclusive VIP Meet and Greet with 343 and Guest Celebrities
Exclusive chance to win a VIP 343 Studio Tour Package. (The tour would occur on Monday, October 24th, 2022 – The winner can bring a +1 for a total of 2 guests. HCS will not provide additional hotel or flight for the winners. The time of the tour is subject to 343 availability and will be confirmed once the winner is selected.)
Activity Fast Pass
Playable stations
Signings and panels

Partnered Team Codes: In order to provide extra value to fans and also allow fans to support their favorite teams directly, you can use any of the below codes at check out to receive a 10% discount on your tickets. When you save 10%, the Teams receive 10%. 

Support your favorite team and get a discount on spectator tickets. If you use a team’s code, be sure to share on Twitter and tag the teams so they know you’ve supported them!

Military Discount: MLT for 10% off
Senior Discount: SNR for 10% off

TALENT

It wouldn’t be a proper Halo World Championship without a star-studded cast!

Lottie	Bravo	Clutch	Onset
Gaskin	Goldenboy	Blaze	Walshy
Puckett	Goofy	Sherzy	Tony

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

The Halo World Championship will feature a 16-Team Pool Play into Double Elimination Championship Bracket.

Qualification: The Top 12 placing teams from Orlando (regardless of region) will qualify for Pool Play.
Play-In Stage: The Top 2 placing teams from each region (outside of the top 12 at Orlando, HCS points used as tiebreaker) will be invited to an 8-team play-in bracket at the Halo World Championship. The Top 4 placing teams from the Play-in Stage will join the other Top 12 teams in Pool Play.
Pool Play: 4 groups of 4, Round Robin. The top 3 teams from each pool will advance to Championship Bracket. The bottom team will be eliminated from the tournament.
Championship Bracket: Double Elimination, Best of 5 until Grand Finals (Best of 7)

PLAY-IN STAGE

The action kicks off with the Play-In Stage on October 20th.

Each region’s top 2 contenders will battle it out in a double elimination bracket for the final 4 Pool Play spots!

North America	Europe	Mexico	Australia / NZ
NA #1 Fnatic NA #2 Complexity	EU #1 Acend EU #2 JLingz Esports	MX #1 Spacestation MX #2 Cruelty	ANZ #1 Chiefs ANZ #2 Divine Mind

HaloWC 2022 - Play-In Stage Match Schedule - A Stream

HaloWC 2022 - Play-In Stage Match Schedule - B Stream

Halo World Championship 2022 Play-in Stage Teams

Halo World Championship 2022 Play-in Stage Upper Bracket — Halo World Championship 2022 Play-In Stage Upper Bracket

Halo World Championship 2022 Play-in Stage Lower Bracket — Halo World Championship 2022 Play-In Stage Lower Bracket

POOL PLAY

Pool Play begins on October 21st, as the Top 12 teams from the Orlando Major fight for Bracket Play!

Top 2 teams in each Pool will start in Winners Bracket Round 1
3rd Place teams will start in Elimination Bracket Round 1
4th Place teams will be eliminated

$25,000 FFA TOURNAMENT

As always, ASTROGaming is hooking up event attendees with a $25,000 FFA Tournament!

Registration will be open for up to 256 players and spectators.
The FFA tournament checkin will begin at 11:00am for VIP and 11:30am for GA. The tournament will start at 2:00pm on Friday, October 21st. You must pre-register at hcs.ee.gg and then check in onsite to compete in the FFA Tournament.
Must have a Spectator ticket to participate.

$5,000 COSPLAY CONTEST

Halo World Championship 2022 $5,000 Cosplay Contest

For the first time at an HCS event, we are hosting a Halo Cosplay Contest. With $5,000 at stake, cosplay enthusiasts will show off their amazing creations for all to see (and judge)!

Cosplay Entry Form (Limited to first 32 responses!)
Official Cosplay Rules

This is a one day event split into two heats on Saturday October 22, 2022.

Heat 1 (3:00PM PT-3:45PM PT): All those in costume will be invited on stage in groups to show off costume to the audience and judges. The judges will score all participants based on execution, creativity, complexity and accuracy. Entrants with the top 10 scores will be invited to Heat 2.
Heat 2 (7:00PM – 7:45PM PT): Will be limited to the top 10 participants from Heat 1 and given 4 minutes to showcase each costume. Judges will present the top 3 winners.

Place	Prize
1st	$3,000
2nd	$1,500
3rd	$500

SPECIAL GUESTS

Halo World Championship 2022 Special Guest - Steve Downes — Steve Downes – Voice of Master Chief

Halo World Championship 2022 Special Guest - Jen Taylor — Jen Taylor – Voice of Cortana

The iconic voices of Master Chief and Cortana will be joining us at the Halo World Championship for panels, meet and greets, and signings!

October 21-22

HALO COMMUNITY STAGE

Halo World Championship 2022 Community Stage, Presented by Xbox

We want all Halo fans, not just competitive fans, to feel like there’s something for them at the Halo World Championship, and the Halo Community Stage is a big way we are tackling that!

Fans can look forward to a side stage on Friday October 21st and Saturday October 22nd with panels and programming all day long. Lore, social games, cosplay, dev panels, and more!

Watch the Halo Community Stage live from home at Twitch.tv/Xbox!

Halo World Championship 2022 Community Stage - Schedule

TRAVEL

Airport: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Ground Transportation: Uber, Lyft
Hotels: Click HERE

FAQ

When will the Halo World Championship 2022 take place?	The Halo World Championship 2022 will take place October 20th to 23rd, 2022.
Where is the event taking place?	The Halo World Championship 2022 will take place at the Seattle Convention Center (FKA Washington State Convention Center) – The Arch, Halls DEF 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101
Where can I purchase tickets?	You can purchase Spectator passes here.
I can’t attend the event, but want to watch online. Where can I tune in?	You can tune into these links to watch the action: Twitch A stream: twitch.tv/halo B stream: twitch.tv/hcs C stream: twitch.tv/hcs_red D stream: twitch.tv/hcs_blue Youtube A stream – Youtube.com/c/Halo \| Youtube.com/HaloEsportsHCS B, C, D streams – Youtube.com/HaloEsportsHCS Community Stage: Twitch.tv/Xbox
Is there an age limit?	All 4v4 and FFA Players must be 13 years of age or older to compete at Halo World Championship 2022. Players 13 years of age or older require a signed parental consent form if under the age of 18. Spectators 13 years of age or older require a signed parental consent form if under the age of 18. Spectators under 13 years of age will need to be accompanied by guardian. Children ages 3 and under will not require a ticket, but will require a completed parental consent form and be accompanied by a guardian at all times. Download the Parental Consent Form. Please bring the completed form to the event and have ready to hand in at the ticketing desk.
What if I am under the age limit at the time of qualification but meet the age requirements by the event date? Can I still participate?	Players will need to be of age by September 5th to compete.
What time do doors open?	Doors open times: Friday: 9:55 AM (VIP) 10:00 AM (Players) 11:00 AM (GA and remainig Guests) Saturday: 10:00 AM (All guests, Players, GA & VIP) Sunday: 10:00 AM (All guests, Players, GA & VIP)
Where should I park and is parking free?	You can check here for all paid parking options near the event. https://seattleconventioncenter.com/parking-garage-information
Do you have appropriate seating and parking for individuals with medical conditions?	The event is ADA compliant and accessible.
Are pets allowed?	Only service animals are allowed at the event.
I am with the press and would like to cover the event. Who should I reach out to for information and Press Access?	Please submit your inquiry using our Press Credential Request form. For any additional help, email xboxpress@assemblyinc.com
I have other questions – where’s the best place to ask them?	For Seattle specific questions, email us at HCSeventsNA@ee.gg For HCS program and eligibility questions, email us at HCS@ee.gg
Are there any prohibited items?	Halo Championship Series Prohibited Items ACCEPTABLE: – Cosplay and other costumes determined to be safe by security – Prop/Replica weapons as part of cosplay or other costumes (Must be submitted to security for review Cannot contain a functioning bolt mechanism or fire a projectile of any kind Any bow-type weapons must be unstrung or strung with a low-tensile thread. All prop arrows must have soft, non-metal, blunted tips made out of foam or cardboard only. Cannot be pointed at any individual in such a way to cause fear of harm or distress Cosplay firearms must have brightly colored safety tips Must be visibly tagged and visually identified as “safe” or “peace bonded”) – Cell Phones Action cameras, such as GoPro’s – Prescription medication (you must have the prescription/label in your name with you) PROHIBITED ITEMS* (below list is a guide, not all inclusive): – Illegal or illicit substances, drugs, or drug paraphernalia – Weapons of any kind including, but not limited to, guns, ammo, pocket knives, sharp-edge blades, self-defense sprays, or any item deemed as unsafe by security staff – Flammable items or liquids including aerosols and fireworks – Bags lager than 12″ x 12″ x 6″ max – Coolers, sleeping bags, tents, and chairs – An exception will be made for medically necessary items after thorough inspection – Outside alcohol – Outside food and beverage – Bicycles, skateboards, hover-boards, scooters, or personal motorized vehicles – Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles – Animals except for service animals assisting an individual with a disability “Comfort,” “therapy” or “emotional support” animals do not meet the ADA definition of a service animal. Security may permit working dogs or other animals as required. – Laser pens, laser pointers, or similar focused light devices Noisemakers such as megaphones, air horns, sirens, whistles, or other devices which may interfere with others’ experience – Any item that is not lawfully permitted to be carried in the locality or City of Seattle Additional items may be prohibited at the discretion of Microsoft staff or security *Note: Prohibited items and items determined to not be appropriate for entry into Halo Championship Series will be the responsibility of the attendee and cannot be accepted, stored, or checked by Microsoft or Convention Center.
What is your bag policy?	Spectators: All Bags must be clear and under 12in x 12in x 6in to be allowed in the venue, and are subject to wanding and searches as needed. Wallets and wristlets no larger than 5in x 8in x 1in are permitted -Anything larger must follow the clear bag guidelines.
What are the closest hotels to the event venue?	Please use this link to find nearby hotels options and rates. https://reservations.arestravel.com/hotel/list/15823/i6061?poiDistance=5
Where can I find the Handbook & Code of Conduct?	You can find the HCS Handbook & Code of Conduct by clicking here.
Will there be a Free-For-All (FFA) competition at this event?	Yes! The event will feature a free Halo FFA tournament, which will be open for up to 256 players and spectators. Best of luck to those competing for their shot at the $25,000 prize pool! The FFA tournament checkin will begin at 11:00am for VIP and 11:30am for GA. The tournament will start at 2:00pm on Friday, October 21st. You must pre-register at hcs.ee.gg and then check in onsite to compete in the FFA Tournament. Must have a Spectator ticket to participate.
I don’t live in the United States. Can I still compete in this tournament?	To check your specific country’s eligibility, please see the list of eligible countries as listed in the Handbook here.
Is there a limit to the number of teams eligible to compete in this tournament?	Yes. The 4v4 competition will include 20 invited teams. The FFA competition will feature a maximum of 256 competitors
When do rosters lock?	For Pool Play and Travel Coverage teams, by 6:00 PM EST on Monday, September 5th 2022. If teams earned travel coverage via the Orlando Major, they must retain the same roster they used in the Orlando Major that takes place from September 23rd – September 25th, 2022. (HWC teams are required to maintain the same roster from the Orlando Major.)
What equipment should I bring if I’m competing?	All players competing must bring: – Your preferred wired peripheral (Xbox wired Controller or Mouse and Keyboard) – USB cord required for your preferred 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.
Which monitors will be used for the tournament?	All tournament and warmup monitors will be played on BenQ Model XL2540K
How do I earn travel coverage?	Lodging and travel coverage will be offered to the top 12 teams in placement via the Orlando Major. Additionally 2 NA teams, 2 EU teams, 2 ANZ teams & 2 MX Teams will be granted travel coverage based on runner up placement at the Orlando Major. NA Players may qualify through: – Top 12 teams in placement (of any region) from the Orlando Major will earn travel coverage to pool play. – The top 2 NA teams in placement (outside the top 12) from the Orlando Major will earn travel coverage to the play in bracket. EU Players may qualify through: – Top 12 teams in placement (of any region) from the Orlando Major will earn travel coverage to pool play. – The top 2 EU teams in placement (outside the top 12) from the Orlando Major will earn travel coverage to the play in bracket. ANZ Players may qualify through: – Top 12 teams in placement (of any region) from the Orlando Major will earn travel coverage to pool play. – The top 2 ANZ teams in placement (outside the top 12) from the Orlando Major will earn travel coverage to the play in bracket. MX Players may qualify through: – Top 12 teams in placement (of any region) from the Orlando Major will earn travel coverage to pool play. – The top 2 MX teams in placement (outside the top 12) from the Orlando Major will earn travel coverage to the play in bracket. For further information including travel coverage and seeding into the Halo World Championship 2022, please review the Event Rules linked here. Note: Teams who earn travel coverage for the Halo World Championship 2022 via the Orlando Major must compete with their full roster from the Orlando Major (no roster changes will be permitted).
How does travel coverage work?	More information on how to use earned travel coverage will be delivered to qualified teams after the completion of HCS Major Orlando.
What is the Prizing Breakdown?	Prizing Breakdown – HaloWC 4v4 1st: $400,000 2nd: $220,000 3rd: $110,000 4th: $70,000 5th/6th: $45,000 7th/8th: $25,000 9th – 12th: $10,000 13th – 16th: $5,000 Prizing Breakdown – HaloWC FFA 1st: $2,000 2nd: $1,200 3rd: $800 4th: $425 5th: $200 6th: $150 7th: $125 8th: $100
What is the Pro Point Breakdown?	Pro Points Breakdown – Halo World Championship 1st: 50,000 2nd: 30,000 3rd: 22,000 4th: 18,000 5th – 6th: 16,000 7th – 8th – 14,000 9th – 12th: 11,000 13th – 16th: 9,000 17th – 18th: 7,500 19th – 20th: 6,000 Pro Points Breakdown – Halo Free-For-All 1st: 15,000 2nd: 13,500 3rd: 12,750 4th: 12,000 5th: 11,250 6th: 10,500 7th: 9,750 8th: 9,000 9th – 10th: 6,000 11th – 12th: 5,250 13th – 14th: 4,500 15th – 16th: 3,750 17th – 20th: 2,800 21st – 24th: 2,450 25th – 28th: 2,000 29th – 32nd: 1,650 33rd – 40th: 1,300 41st – 48th: 1,125 49th – 56th: 950 57th – 64th: 750 65th – 128th: 375
I have other questions – where’s the best place to ask them?	For Seattle City specific questions – HCSeventsNA@ee.gg For HCS Program and eligibility questions – HCS@ee.gg
What types of payment do you accept? Online and onsite?	All major credit cards are accepted. Cash payments will not be accepted at the event.
How will I get my tickets if I buy them online?	You will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite with a QR code and printable tickets. Digital or print tickets will be accepted and scanned at the door at the event.
What if my tickets are lost or stolen?	Please contact HCSeventsNA@ee.gg for more information.
Do you offer refunds?	Seattle Spectator and VIP Ticket – Refund Policy: Esports Engine will only be considering refunds for tickets until September 13th, at 6:00 PM ET. Refunds requests will not be accepted after September 13th, at 6:00 PM ET, and must be emailed to HCSEventsNA@ee.gg. No tickets may be exchanged for event credit with Eventbrite or 343/HCS events. Tickets are non-transferable. In the event that the event is canceled due to the organizer or COVID restrictions, refunds will be processed for all purchasers.
What if the event is cancelled?	If the event is cancelled all tickets purchased will be refunded in full.
Can I show my tickets on my phone at the door or do I need to have the physical tickets with me?	Digital or print tickets will be accepted and QR codes scanned upon entry. You must have all members of the parties accounted for with multiple tickets present to check in at the same time. Tickets are only scanned once. Fans will receive a wristband that corresponds with their ticket type.
Do you offer military or senior citizen discounts?	If you are purchasing a ticket online – please use the code MLT (for Military) or SNR (for Senior) to receive 10% off your ticket. For the Military discount, please be prepared to present your Military ID. For a senior discount, you must be 55+ years of age. Any questions about codes or eligibility please email HCSeventsNA@ee.gg.
What does general admission mean?	General Admission (GA) refers to seating or standing areas that are not assigned or reserved, and are occupied on a first-come, first-served basis.
Will my seats be together?	General Admission (GA) refers to seating or standing areas that are not assigned or reserved, and are occupied on a first-come, first-served basis.
What should I do if I don’t receive my tickets?	Please contact HCSeventsNA@ee.gg for more information.
Is my multi-day ticket good for either or both days?	3 Day GA or VIP tickets are acceptable for all days of the event. You will receive a wristband or credentials that you must keep with you for all of the days to re-enter.
The name on the ticket doesn’t match the attendee’s name. Is that okay?	This is allowed, however you must have all members of the parties accounted for with multiple tickets present to check in at the same time. Tickets are only scanned once.
What does a VIP ticket include?	HaloWC VIP Package includes: – Early Entry to the Venue on Friday (Get the first look at the stage and venue) – Dedicated Entry Line at Check-In – Access to the VIP Lounge and private bar – Limited Edition VIP Credential – Exclusive Production Tour on Friday morning with backstage access and onstage photo opportunity. (A rundown of the venue and various areas including knowledge and insight on what it takes to get everything set up and working. The tour ends with an opportunity to get on the main stage for a group photo. More information will be emailed out closer to the event) – Early access to the Free-for-All Competition Check-in (30 minutes before general admission) – Chance to win Exclusive Surprise Giveaways – 10% off on HCS Apparel and Merchandise – VIPs will earn the “Grand Finals” exclusive Twitch Drop. (without having to watch Grand Finals) – Early access to merch store on Friday – Exclusive VIP Swag Bag including HaloWC Poster – Exclusive VIP Meet and Greet with 343 and Guest Celebrities – Exclusive chance a win a VIP 343 Studio Tour Package. (The tour would occur on Monday, October 24th, 2022. The winner can bring a +1 for a total of 2 guests. HCS will not provide additional hotel or flight for the winners. The time of the tour is subject to 343 availability and will be confirmed once the winner is selected.) – Activity Fast Pass – Playable stations – Signings and panels
What are the COVID event’s guidelines?	Per current federal, state and event organizer guidelines, Halo World Championship will have no COVID requirements for teams or spectators for entry or while in the building. Halo and event organizers will work to continue to monitor the situation and update protocols for safety as needed.
Do I need to present proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test?	Per current federal, state and event organizer guidelines vaccine or test results will not be required.
Will I be required to wear a mask or face covering, or other PPE, while at the event?	Per current federal, state and event organizer guidelines masks are recommended but not required.

FaZe Clan are your 2023 Halo World Champions!

OPTIC GAMING ARE YOUR 2022 HALO WORLD CHAMPIONS!