MLG Columbus - Tastosis and 2 Streams

Big things are happening at MLG Columbus. A stacked field of talent from all over the world will be in attendance, going toe-to-toe in three days of the most intense StarCraft 2 action imaginable. Thanks to our groundbreaking League Exchange Program with the GSL, four top Korean competitors will be joining Pool Play to meet up with former MLG Champions, top players, and the rising stars of the North American and European scenes. How will we ever be able to bring it all to you? It’s easy. We’re doubling the streams.
Two StarCraft 2 Streams at MLG Columbus

At an MLG Pro Circuit Competition, there’s a lot going on at once. At MLG Columbus, a total of 24 players will compete in Pool Play throughout Friday and Saturday, and the Open Bracket will have well over 200 players. It’s a lot to show, and we’re going to bring you as much of it as possible.

Stream 1
The first StarCraft 2 stream will air nothing but Main Stage matches. A selection of the tournament’s top matches will be chosen to air on the Main Stage. Main Stage matches for the first StarCraft 2 stream will be chosen in advance, and we will be publishing a detailed schedule shortly.

Stream 2
The second StarCraft 2 stream will air matches from the MLG Feature Stations. Everything from Pool Play to epic Open Bracket showdowns takes place on the Feature Stations, and we will be streaming the action throughout the weekend.

The Saturday and Sunday schedules for the Feature Station stream depend on what happens in the brackets. On Friday, the Feature Station stream will be airing Pool Play—and you will have the chance to vote on which matches are streamed. Polls will open soon; keep an eye on the site for the announcement.

We will also be bringing you interviews and featured coverage of the Event, but no matter what, there will always be a StarCraft 2 match playing on at least one of the streams. And every single streamed match, on both streams, will have full commentary. How many casters does it take to cover two constant streams full of three days of action? Five. Five of the best in the world.

Tasteless and Artosis Join the Lineup

We are incredibly excited to announce that, thanks to the League Exchange Program with the GSL, we are able to add two of the most legendary casters in the business to the MLG Pro Circuit lineup. In cooperation with GOMTV and the GSL, we have arranged for Tasteless and Artosis to take a break from their GSL casting duties in order to join the MLG broadcasts live in Columbus, and we couldn’t be more excited to have them. With their unique style and their years of dedication to the world of StarCraft 2, they are an incredible addition to the proceedings, and we can’t wait to see them in action in Columbus.

The duo will be joined by MLG’s veteran casting team: Day[9], DJ Wheat, and JP McDaniel. These three casters have been providing us with their expertise since StarCraft 2 made its debut on the Pro Circuit, and we are honored to have them back with us. The two teams will provide commentary all weekend long, taking turns on the Main Stage and Featured Station streams.

We have made an extensive array of changes and improvements to the streams themselves, and to the experience you'll have as both a spectator and a stream viewer; we'll be bringing you those details in a separate announcement.

The best players from all over the world. The best casters in the business. More action and more streams than ever before. MLG Columbus is almost here; are you ready? Come out and see all the action in person, or test yourself against the best; spectator passes and are on sale now.

Follow our casters on Twitter: Artosis, Tasteless, Day[9], DJ Wheat and JP McDaniel.