NBA 2K24 One Up $1 Million Championship Series: How to participate, dates, host list
2K is teaming up with One Up to host an NBA 2K24 tournament with prizes exceeding $1 million. Here is everything you need to know about the event, including NBA player hosts, dates, and how to participate.
NBA 2K24 launched worldwide on September 8. ProPlay, Mamba Moments, and 2K Beats highlight an exciting list of new features. And as with any new annual release, there will be an adjustment period as players learn what does and doesn't work.
Fortunately, pro players have plenty of time to learn the new game's meta, as the 2K League season isn't expected to start for a few months. But 2K throws everyday players directly into the deep end with an exciting challenge right out of the gates.
Just a few weeks into NBA 2K24's life cycle, 2K and One Up provide players a platform to display their talent.
NBA 2K24 Championship Series explained
Led by NBA stars Jamal Murray, Paul George, and Donovan Mitchell, One Up awards over $1 million in total cash prizes to winning participants.
The initial 20 online qualifying tournaments will each be hosted by an NBA star and will take place from September 23 to January 20. From there, The top 16 finalists of each qualifier tournament will earn $20,000, while the 16 runners-up will earn $4,000 each, and 3rd and 4th place will earn $500 each.
The top 16 finalists will advance to compete in an online tournament on February 3-4. These final four will be flown to Miami to compete in the One Up Championship on February 15. Among the 16 finalists, the winner will earn $250,000, 2nd place will take home $100,000, 3rd and 4th place $50,000 each, and 5th through 8th $25,000 each. Players will have the opportunity to meet NBA stars along the way.
In addition to the main tournament, additional NBA players will host exhibition matches, each with a $10,000 prize pool, with the winner earning $8,000, 2nd place $1,000, and 3rd and 4th place $500 each. Fans can compete in both the exhibitions and qualifiers on a first-come, first-serve registration.
How to participate in NBA 2K24 Championship Series
Players can enter the competition for free via the Play One Up mobile app on Apple or Android. Registration for each qualifier tournament will close one hour prior to the start time.
Participants must be residents of the U.S. and D.C. (excluding Arizona) and be 13 years or older, must have a valid One Up account, have access to NBA 2K24 on PS5 or Xbox X/S, have internet access and access to a PSN ID with the PS Plus Service or an Xbox X/S with a Gamertag and the Xbox Gold service.
One Up NBA 2K24 Championship Series hosts and dates
9/23 - Donovan Mitchell - Cleveland Cavaliers
9/30 - Paul George - LA Clippers
10/7 - Jamal Murray - Denver Nuggets
10/14 - Cade Cunningham - Detroit Pistons
10/21 - Deandre Ayton - Phoenix Suns
10/28 - Khris Middleton - Milwaukee Bucks
11/4 - John Collins - Utah Jazz
11/11 - Karl-Anthony Towns - Minnesota Timberwolves
11/18 - Seth Curry - Dallas Mavs
11/25 - Patrick Beverley - Philadelphia 76ers
12/2 - Anfernee Simons - Portland Trail Blazers
12/9 - Terry Rozier - Charlotte Hornets
12/30 - Jalen Brunson - New York Knicks
1/6 - Brandon Ingram - New Orleans Pelicans
1/13 - Mike Conley, Jr. - Minnesota Timberwolves
1/20 - Tyrese Haliburton - Indiana Pacers
One Up NBA2K24 Championship Series Exhibition hosts
10/11 - Dorian Finney-Smith - Brooklyn Nets
11/1 - Andre Drummond - Chicago Bulls
11/22 - Andrew Wiggins - Golden State Warriors
12/13 - De’Anthony Melton - Philadelphia 76ers
That's everything we know about the One Up NBA 2K24 Championship Series so far. For more, check out the rest of our NBA 2K24 coverage.
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