Invitationals
Our flagship tournament series. Invited teams meet qualifying teams in a double elimination bracket, playing for the biggest prize pools we run.
Pro-level tournaments that are invitation only and/or have qualifiers. The best of the best in deadlock duking it out.
Every edition starts with a handful of invited teams. These teams are selected based on their professional performance in the pro scene. They set the stage for the rest of the teams to beat.
The remaining slots are open. Anyone can enter a qualifier and play their way into the main bracket, so an Invitational is never a closed shop.
The main event is structured in a competitive tournament format. Typically Best of 3s, double elimination (subject to change per event).
Invitationals carry the largest prize pools we run, crowdfunded by the community and topped up by Death Slam Events and our sponsors.
The series runs in North America and Europe, and it has grown every time
The Death Slam Invitational returns to North America. 4 invited teams + 32 open qualifier spots, $10,000 prize pool. Two-stage Bo1 → Bo3 double elimination across two weekends.
The Death Slam Invitational comes to Europe. 4 invited teams + 4 open qualifier spots in a double elimination bracket. $4,000+ prize pool — 32 team cap, first come first served.
The second Death Slam Invitational returns with $5,000 prize pool, 8 elite teams competing in double elimination format. Watch the best teams battle for supremacy.
The first non-rank restricted tournament bringing together the best teams across all skill levels in competitive Deadlock action.
