$100,000 Fragadelphia 17 and qualifying circuit announced

A total of ten events will be held in the United States during the circuit.

A new Fragadelphia circuit featuring $155,000 in prize money on offer — culminating with Fragadelphia 17 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania — is set to begin in April, the tournament organizer announced on Friday. Over the course of spring and summer there will be eight tournaments awarding circuit points, which will determine the invites for the $100,000 finals event in September.

The previous Fragadelphia 16 held a similar circuit, with various tournaments held across the country, awarding points to competing teams and ultimately qualifying the top eight to Frag 16. The top four teams had accommodations for the event covered, while an additional eight received direct invitations.

For interested teams, early sign-ups are available on the Nerd Street Gamers website. Here are the nine events to be held leading up to the finals in Philadelphia:

Georgetown, Texas: April 30 - May 1
Denver, Colorado: May 7-8
Brentwood, Missouri: May 17-18
North Brunswick, New Jersey: June 11-12
Chicago, Illinois: June 18-19
Fullerton, California: June 25-26
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: July 16-17
Fullerton, California: August 12-14
Last Chance Qualiifer: September 8