A great crowd gathers, desperate for knowledge. Nobody dares be the first to speak. Finally, a single voice, in the distance: "what's TF2PL?" Others, emboldened by this brave lonely loner, join in. "What are instant prizes?", they say. "What's season 2?", others -- greater in number -- demand to know. In a great chorus, "what exactly is $1,500?" breaks out, each voice more frantic and confused than the last. The hunger for answers grows to a deafening roar.

Luckily, I have answers for you! TF2 ProLeague (or TF2PL) is TF2's latest up-and-coming competitive scene. Running on the FACEIT platform, TF2PL offers ranked play at all stages of competitive experience -- from Beginner to Invite. Starting with Season 2, they're opening up their European League for public play.

Also coming with Season 2 is an official ScrapTF Sponsorship! We've got $1,500 in prizes to give out, and everybody has a good chance to win them (promise!)

Here's how it works: at the end of a match, every player on the winning team has a chance to win a Marketplace.tf gift card, which can be activated by the winner, or the code can be given as a gift to friends. Every division is eligible to win gift cards, so why not try it out?

Important things to know:

• You must register properly through tf2pl.com before you can begin playing matches.
• You must have logged into Marketplace.tf and added + verified an email address. This is so we can attribute your card to your account and email you when you have won a prize.
• Every player has the same chance to win a card, regardless of division or location.
• Each match is processed for potential winners 1-2 minutes after it concludes.
• Season 2 runs from April 1st, 2018 to May 1st, 2018 PST. Basically just the month of April in PST.

Enjoy!