OG were set to make the LAN debut of their new roster this week, but as the LA Major had to be postponed due to the pandemic, the back to back The International champions will join the one-week charity online marathon put together by WePlay! ESports.
OG are the fourth European team to play starting this coming Friday, March 20 in the WeSave! Charity online event along Team Secret, Team Liquid and Nigma. All six major regions will feature four teams playing in a yet to be revealed format for a share of the $20,000 prize pool per region, $120,000 in total. All winnings along with all donations will go to charity organizations fighting COVID -19.
“We will name the fund that aids efforts to battle COVID-19 and share the detailed algorithm of the collection and transfer of funds as soon as possible. Currently, straightening out some of the legal details with our partners in this venture,” mentioned WePlay esports on their official website today, when they announced OG joining the cause.
As of now, 15 teams have confirmed their participation along with an impressive list of talent for the English Russian and Ukrainian broadcast.
WeSave! Charity Play confirmed teams:
Europe:
OG
Team Secret
Nigma
Team Liquid
CIS:
Virtus.pro
HellRaisers
SEA:
TNC Predator
Geek Fam
BOOM Esports
China:
EHOME
Invictus Gaming
South America:
beastcoast
No-ping Esports
Thunder Predator
North America
Business Associates