The last TF2 LAN in North America was almost three years ago. Finally, after two years of a global pandemic, we have arrived here at Localhost in Fullerton, California.
LAN steps on American soil once again. (Graphic by Raos)The Localhost LAN came to fruition in response to the cancellation of DreamHack Anaheim, where TF2 was slated to make its NA LAN comeback. Many people had committed to flights, accommodations, and holidays to attend the event. Coincided with the opening of the Localhost venue, the LAN was born.
Format
There will be a best-of-one swiss stage, with 5 of the 8 teams advancing to the double-elimination bracket alongside the 3 teams seeded directly through to playoffs. During the playoffs, the first two rounds of the upper-bracket and the first round of the lower-bracket will be played as best-of-one. The bracket will then continue as best-of-three until the best-of-five grand final.
Map Pool
The event will use RGL’s Season 8 Invite map pool, consisting of:
- cp_snakewater_final1
- cp_gullywash_f6
- cp_sunshine
- koth_product_final
- cp_granary_pro2
- cp_process_f9a
- koth_bagel_rc5
- cp_metalworks_f2
- cp_prolands_rc2ta
Teams
The 11 competing teams are composed of players new and old, from first time LAN competitors to seasoned LAN veterans. The following teams will be competing in the tournament:
- froyotech (seeded directly to playoffs)
- Witness Gaming (seeded directly to playoffs)
- Like A G6 (seeded directly to playoffs)
- Ford Gaming
- HNJ
- Penguins in 3D
- Alan Gaming
- Portland Burnsiders
- POC and Giblert
- FireUP Esports
- Lexus December
For more information on rosters, check out the Liquipedia page created by alfredodan and nyna.
Prize Pool
Through a combination of ticket sales, spectator passes, donation, and sponsorship, the prize pool is continuously growing, and will grow throughout the event! The prize pool is currently $6000+ USD, but this number may continue to rise. The prize pool is distributed in the following format:
- 1st: $2700 USD (45%)
- 2nd: $1500 USD (25%)
- 3rd: $900 USD (15%)
- 4th: $360 USD (6%)
- 5th-6th: $162 USD (2.7%)
- 7th-8th: $108 USD (1.8%)
Schedule
The tournament opens at 11AM PST on Saturday and Sunday and will run until 10PM PST.
All times in PST
Saturday, February 12th
- 12:00pm | Group Stage Round 1
- 1:00pm | Group Stage Round 2
- 2:00pm | Group Stage Round 3
- 3:00pm | Group Stage Round 4
- 5:00pm | Upper Bracket Round 1
- 6:00pm | Upper Bracket Round 2 & Lower Bracket Round 1
- 7:00pm | Upper Bracket Final (BO3) & Lower Bracket Round 2 (BO3)
Sunday, February 13th
- 12:00pm | Lower Bracket Round 3 (BO3)
- 3:00pm | Lower Bracket Round 4 (BO3)
- 7:00pm | Grand Final (BO5)
Coverage
With up to four matches live at one time we've brought out the big guns. For TFTV & KritzKast, the following talent will be covering the event:
- Tcmano — Interviewer
- Hidi — Interviewer
- Lecrum — Commentator
- eXtine - Commentator
- trad — Commentator
- tonyb — Commentator
- eepily — Commentator
- Dave — Commentator
- Meer — Commentator
- wan — Commentator
- Luggnuts — Commentator
- Avo — Commentator
- Scootzii — Commentator
- Finale — Commentator
- Zagron — Commentator
- alfredodan — Commentator
- zilly — Commentator
ﾠ - mitch — Producer
- Wiethoofd — Producer
- just jazz — Observer
- TheMicrocheeze — Observer
- MarioManz — Observer
We'll be covering all ends of LAN with three networks bringing you live coverage. You will be able to watch it on b4nny’s Twitch channel, TeamFortressTV, and KritzKast.
Want to be part of this event? You can still donate to the prize pool at http://donate.resup.gg. Also, consider checking out RESUP LAN merch. Proceeds also contribute to the prize pool. That can be found here: http://shop.resup.gg/