Acer culminates an action-packed season of esports tournaments with the hosting of the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines on January 13 and 14, 2024. Fans from across the region are eager to witness exceptional gameplay and the crowning of the next Predator League champions during the grand stage, with 6,000 tickets in the VIP section to the highly anticipated event being sold out within just 48 hours after opening ticket sales.
The Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals will feature 26 of the best Dota 2 and VALORANT esports teams across the region to battle it out to bring home the Predator Shield and their share of the US$200,000 prize pool. The top four teams from the Dota 2 and VALORANT competitions will take home their share of the prize pool as follows: winners US$65,000, second-place US$20,000, third and fourth places US$7,500 each.
“The Asia Pacific Predator League tournament helps Acer connect with all types of players in the region,” said Andrew Hou, President of Acer Pan-Asia Pacific Operations. “This year’s Grand Finals is unlike any other as it celebrates the spirit of competition and adds the excitement of music and entertainment, allowing more enthusiasts to be a part of the thriving esports community.”
The Predator League has been the home ground of up-and-coming esports talents every year. Thousands of teams across the region have signed up for a chance to join and live out their dreams of winning on the big stage since the tournament started in 2018. Aside from action-packed matches, esports fans will be treated to top-notch Filipino entertainment from the country’s top artists, including Acer ambassadors Sarah Geronimo and SB19.
The two-day spectacle will be filled with live-action games, meet-and-greet sessions with Predator ambassadors, and performances by iconic Filipino artists. For Day 1, fans will be treated to epic performances by Urbandub, Al James, Ylona Garcia, UPeepz, and Felip. Day 2 features KZ Tandingan, Sandwich, Franco, Spongecola, Manila Symphony Orchestra, Daloy Dance Company, Josh Cullen, and Pablo at centerstage. There will also be meet-and-greet sessions with Predator ambassadors Cong TV and the Team Payaman boys, burg, KuyaNic, Chibiby, Maggiekarp, amaratv, Een Mercado, Kang Dupet, and Alodia Gosiengfiao.
