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KNIGHTS ARE YOUR HCS MEXICO CITY 2022 CHAMPIONS!
Thank you for joining us for such a memorable weekend at the HCS MX Regional Finals in Mexico City! The community brought the passion, and we witnessed incredible plays all weekend long. In the end, it was none other than the Knights who took home all the glory!
WHAT'S NEXT FOR MX HALO?
Cash and HCS points are up for grabs in the HCS Open Series, and a paid trip to the HCS Orlando 2022 Major is on the line in the Open Championship! Assemble your squad and register for free on FACEIT!
HCS Open Series dates:
- Sun Aug 14
- Sun Aug 21
HCS Open Championship:
- Aug 27-28
CONGRATULATIONS, KNIGHTS!
Congratulations to your $50,000 HCS Mexico City 2022 Champions - Knights!
FINAL RESULTS
| # | Team | Prize | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 |
| 1st | Knights | $20,000 | Azto | Drift | Pelugod | Tapping Buttons |
| 2nd | Cintanegra | $11,000 | Bullet | Johaan | Magico | Guardian |
| 3rd | Timbers Esports | $6,000 | Gambino | Noblc | Nugget | Strikey |
| 4th | Cintanegra X | $4,000 | Leuor | Dolan Szn | Hrymgel | Sepstars |
| 5/6 | Altar Esports | $2,000 | Grimsty | Atenuiz | Parvdize | Zauronone |
| 5/6 | CN Nubis | $2,000 | Goriloco1 | Sobrio Lee | Chico Y2J | Heavcnly |
| 7/8 | Chosen Squad | $1,500 | 3lioh | Kroonoe | Iblodreina | Icooooler |
| 7/8 | Team Smog | $1,500 | Oh my Jerry | Hytlcr | iBorgi | iDragoniak |
Congratulations to Knights, Cintanegra, and Timbers Esports for securing a trip to compete at the HCS Orlando Major - September 23-25!
$5,000 FFA TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to your HCS Mexico City FFA, Powered by ASTROGaming, Champion - Scntry!
POOL PLAY
TOURNAMENT VOD
You can catch all the HCS Mexico City 2022 action on our HCS YouTube channel!
PHOTO ALBUM
The official photo albums can be found below!
KEY INFO
- Venue: Centro Citibanamex, Av. del Conscripto 311, Lomas de Sotelo, Hipódromo de las Américas, Miguel Hidalgo, 11200 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
- Date: July 22 – 24, 2022
- Event Type: Regional Finals
- Regional Eligibility: Mexico
- Broadcast channels: Twitch and YouTube
- Spectator Tickets & Team Pass: Click here to purchase!
- Prize Pool: $50,000
- The Top 3 teams will secure Pool Play at the HCS Orlando 2022 Major!
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Here is the tournament format for the MX HCS Regional Finals.
Open Bracket:
- The Top 4 Open Bracket teams will advance to Pools and Bracket Play.
- Pool Play: Teams 1-2 (Upper Bracket Top 2)
- Elimination Round 1: Teams 3-4 (Lower Bracket Top 2)
Pool Play:
- 2 pools of 4 teams
- Single Round Robin, Best of 5
- 1st place teams advance to Winner’s Round 2.
- 2nd and 3rd place teams move on to Winner's Round 1.
- 4th place teams move on to Elimination Round 1
Championship Bracket:
- Double Elimination
- 10 teams
- Best of 5, until Grand Finals which will be best of 7.
PRIZE POOL BREAKDOWN
| Placement | Prize | HCS Points |
| 1st | $20,000 + Orlando Pools | 15,000 |
| 2nd | $11,000 + Orlando Pools | 9,000 |
| 3rd | $6,000 + Orlando Pools | 6,600 |
| 4th | $4,000 | 5,400 |
| 5th - 6th | $2,000 | 4,800 |
| 7th - 8th | $1,500 | 4,200 |
| 9th - 10th | $1,000 | 3,500 |
| 11th - 12th | 3,100 | |
| 13th - 16th | 2,700 | |
| 17th - 20th | 1,800 |
WHERE TO WATCH
Catch the MX Regional Finals all weekend long!
- A Stream: Twitch.tv/Halo - YouTube.com/Halo
- B Stream: Twitch.tv/HCS - YouTube/HaloEsports
BROADCAST TALENT
English Broadcast:
Spanish Broadcast:
TWITCH DROPS
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EVENT SCHEDULE
| Friday 7/22 | Saturday 7/23 | Sunday 7/24 |
| 10:00 AM CT - Registration + Ticket Sales begin | 9:00 AM CT - Doors Open + Ticket Sales | 10:00 AM CT - Ticket Sales start |
| 11:30 AM CT - Doors Open for VIP + Players | 10:00 AM CT - Open Bracket resumes + FFA Registration begins | 11:00 AM CT - Doors Open |
| 12:00 PM CT - GA Doors + Registration ends | 10:15 AM CT - Broadcast begins | 1:30 PM CT - FFA ends |
| 1:00 PM CT - Open Bracket + Broadcast begins | 11:30 AM CT - Mainstage Activities | 2:00 PM CT - Free Play ends |
| 6:00 PM CT - Ticket Sales end | 1:45 PM CT - Open Bracket ends | 6:00 PM CT - Grand Finals |
| 7:00 PM CT - Broadcast ends | 2:00 PM CT - FFA Registration ends | 7:45 PM CT - Broadcast ends |
| 9:15 PM CT - Open Bracket ends | 4:30 PM CT - FFA begins | 8:00 PM CT - Doors Close |
| 9:30 PM CT - Doors Close | 5:00 PM CT - Ticket Sales end | |
| 8:30 PM CT - FFA ends | ||
| 9:00 PM CT - Doors Close |
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
| When will the HCS MX Regional 2022 take place? | It will take place July 22nd - July 24th, 2022 |
| Where is the event taking place? | The HCS MX Regional 2022 will be held in Centro Citibanamex Hall A. Address: Av. del Conscripto 311, Lomas de Sotelo, Hipódromo de las Américas, Miguel Hidalgo, 11200 Mexico City, CDMX. |
| Where can I purchase tickets? | You can get your tickets here! |
| I can't attend the event, but want to watch online. Where can I tune in? | You can watch online at twitch.tv/halo and youtube.com/halo each day! |
| Is there an age limit to participate and/or attend the event? | Players and attendees must be 16 years of age or older |
| Where should I park and is parking free? | Centro Citibanamex has 3,000 covered parking spaces and a capacity for up to 10,000 cars in the entire Americas Complex. Rate of $32 MXN per hour and a maximum of $160 MXN in case of exceeding 5 hours of stay. |
| Do you have appropriate parking for individuals with medical conditions? | Yes, the venue has adequate spaces for people with special needs. |
| Are pets allowed? | No, pets are not allowed at this event. |
| I am with the press and would like to cover the event. Who should I contact for information and press access? | For press access please send an e-mail to pr@gaming-partners.com |
| I have other questions – where’s the best place to ask them? | Email us at contacto@halomxgp.com |
| Are there any prohibited items? | Prohibited items include illicit substances or drugs, weapons of any kind or objects that are considered dangerous, alcohol, outside food and beverage. A basic search will be carried out by security staff. |
| What are the closest hotels to the event venue? | - Holiday Inn Express Mexico - Toreo, an IHG hotel - Fiesta Americana Mexico Toreo - Las Suites Campos Eliseos - Alteza Polanco - Courtyard Mexico City Toreo |
| Where can I find the Event Rules? | Event Rules |
| Where can I find the Handbook & Code of Conduct? | Handbook: http://aka.ms/hcs-handbook-2022 Code of Conduct: https://aka.ms/hcs-coc-2022 |
| Do I need a complete team to purchase a team pass? | If the team does not have at least 4 players you will not be able to play. If you buy the pass it is not guaranteed that you will be able to find a team. |
| Where do I manage my team roster? | On the FACEIT registration platform. |
| I’m coaching a team – do I need to purchase anything? | No, the team ticket includes a ticket for the coach. |
| Will there be a Free-For-All (FFA) competition at this event? | Yes, on the second day of the event we will have an FFA tournament with a maximum of 512 players. |
| If I buy a team pass, do I have to play in the FFA? | No. The FFA competition is optional and no pre-registration is required, players wishing to play in FFA need to register on the first day of the event at the venue. |
| I don't live in Mexico. Can I still compete in this tournament? | The tournament is only for people living in Mexican territory. |
| Is there a limit to the number of teams eligible to compete in this tournament? | Yes, the limit of participating teams is 64 teams for the open bracket. |
| When do rosters lock? | Roster Lock Period Open: June 27th, 2022, at 6:00 PM EST Roster Lock Period Close for Teams qualifying for pool play and travel coverage: July 4th, 2022, at 6:00 PM EST Roster Lock Period Close for all other Teams: July 11th, 2022, at 6:00 PM EST |
| What equipment should I bring if I am competing? | The description of the required equipment can be found in the Event Rules and should be consulted at the following link: Peripherals Allowed |
| I have other questions – where’s the best place to ask them? | Any questions related to the competition, should be asked through DISCORD |
| Do team passes account for 4 players and 1 coach? | Yes, they do. |
| Do all the names for a team have to be submitted at once? | The coach must enter all player information into the online pre-registration before the closing date. |
| What types of payment do you accept? Online and in-person? | - Web: only payment by credit card, Paynet, ToditoCash+, Oxxo, Elektra and PayPal. - Points of sale: credit/debit card and cash. |
| How will I get my tickets if I buy them online? | Pick-up order: You can pick up the tickets at any SuperBoletos points of sale (48 hours before the event) and must show the credit/debit card used for the purchase, an official ID and purchase number, the cardholder is the one who will have to pick up the tickets without exception. Print at home: Your tickets are sent in PDF format by email and these will be your access to the event. If your ticket says that you do not need to present your card, we suggest you bring an ID for identity validation. If your ticket says that your card is required, you must present your card and an ID, otherwise you will not be able to enter the venue. Home delivery (only for Mexico City and Metropolitan Area), you can request fast delivery (1 day) or conventional delivery (2 to 3 days), a courier will be coming to deliver your tickets on the scheduled date, so it is important that you have your card and ID on hand on the date indicated. |
| What if my tickets are lost or stolen? | In this case, please call SuperBoletos Call Center: 8115154100 and 800-2656867 |
| What if the event is cancelled? | In order to provide you with an excellent service, please send your refund request to reembolsos@superboletos.com. You can also contact SuperBoletos via WhatsApp (8116251483) or the online help section at superboletos.com |
| Can I show my tickets on my phone at the door or do I need to have the physical tickets with me? | Only if they are digital tickets (print-at-home). For print tickets, they need to be shown physically. |
| What does "general admission" mean? | It is a ticket that gives access to the general areas of the event. |
| Will my seats be together? | We do not have numbered seats, it will work on a first-come, first-serve basis. |
| What should I do if I don't receive my tickets? | If this happens, please contact SuperboletosMx immediately via Messenger to follow up on the case. |
| Is my multi-day ticket good for either any days of the event? | The 3-day ticket will be valid for the three days of the event. |
| What does a VIP ticket include? | - Early Entry to the venue on Friday (first look at the venue and stage) - Dedicated Entry Line at Check-In - Access to the VIP Lounge - Special VIP Credential - Friday morning tour with backstage access and chance to take photos on stage. - Early access to the FFA Competition check-in (30 minutes before general admission) - Chance to win exclusive gifts |
| What are the COVID admittance guidelines? | Show a valid vaccination certificate, either with a single-dose (CanSino) or one of two applications. In case a person does not have a full vaccination scheme, he/she must present a negative result of a COVID-19 test, issued by a national or international private lab. People should follow basic sanitary measures, such as the use of masks, sanitizer gel and temperature taking. |
| Do I need to present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test? | In order to enter the venue, you must present a vaccination certificate or a negative result of a COVID-19 test. |
| Will I be required to take a temperature test or COVID test on site? | Upon entering the room, temperature will be taken |
| Will I be required to wear a mask or face covering, or other PPE, while at the event? | As it is an enclosed space, the use of face masks is mandatory during your stay in the venue and at all times during the tournament. |
| What is considered "fully vaccinated"? | Any person attending the event must have a vaccination certificate with the required number of dosis according to the type of vaccine. |
| What kind of tests will be accepted? | Antigen or PCR tests |