As part of an exciting new Counter-Strike tournament circuit, Calyx is proud to announce the Dune Cup, a Middle East Qualifier for the BLAST Premier Spring Showdown (13-18 April).

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The Dune Cup is a part of BLAST Premier’s expanded Qualifier Series that takes place across 20 countries and over 5 continents, giving teams all around the world a chance to compete on a global level - from established elite teams to fresh on the scene underdogs.

Via a system of regional competitions accessible to more than 1500 teams via open qualifiers, the BLAST Premier Qualifying Series is set across a number of events and will directly involve 40 teams in the finals. Winners of each of these events will earn a place in the Spring Showdown along with a $25,000 participation fee for each team to invest into growing and developing their organisations. 

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The winning team from each of these regional qualifying events will not only earn a spot in April’s Spring Showdown but also a chance of claiming part of the $162,500 prize pool, with the ultimate aim of progressing to the Spring Final and World Final.

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As part of the Dune Cup, four teams will receive direct invites and will be joined by two winners from each of the GCC and Levant Open Qualifiers (14-17 March). These eight teams will then battle it out for the prestigious spot of representing the Middle East on a global stage against the world’s best CS:GO teams at the Spring Showdown.