NIP join growing list of international teams attending $50,000 Chinese LAN set to end day before Major cutoff
Dust2.us reports that NIP has joined the growing roster of teams participating in a $50,000 Chinese LAN tournament. The event is positioned as a final opportunity for teams to secure necessary ranking points before the Major cutoff.
What happened
Dust2.us reports that NIP has officially joined the list of international teams set to compete in an upcoming $50,000 Chinese LAN tournament. This event is scheduled to conclude just one day before the cutoff for Major qualification.
Luoyang is identified as the host location for the tournament. The event serves as a last refuge for organizations attempting to improve their standing within the Valve Ranking System prior to the finalization of the Major invite list.
Recent context
On August 31, 2026, it was reported that Voca, NIP, BC.Game, and HEROIC signed up for the ROG Journey Autumn 2026 event. This registration indicated NIP's early commitment to participating in competitive events held within the region, as detailed in Voca, NIP, BC.Game, sign up for ROG Journey Autumn 2026.
On September 7, 2026, it was reported that 100 Thieves and BC.Game also registered for a $50,000 Chinese LAN tournament to acquire Valve Ranking System points before the Major deadline. This confirms that NIP is joining other international organizations at the same Chinese event, as noted in 100 Thieves and BC.Game sign up for $50,000 Chinese LAN set to end day before Major cutoff.
Why it matters
The tournament concludes one day before the Major qualification cutoff, making it a critical final opportunity for teams to gain the Valve Ranking System points required for participation. Teams are using this event as a direct path to secure their standing in the ranking before the deadline. Readers can visit Dust2.us for the original report.
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