NBA® 2K9 All-Star Challenge Pres. by T-Mobile

Got skills? Put 'em to the test in the NBA 2K9 All-Star Challenge Presented by T-Mobile. Sign up now for a chance to face some of the players in the country, and maybe you'll be the one to walk away with the crown, and 25K in cold hard cash.

Tourney 411:
The All-Star Challenge will be available exclusively on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft through Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network.  After the qualification period, and advancing through the online playoffs, the four finalists will be flown to Phoenix, Arizona to compete in the championship tournament held at the 2009 NBA Jam Session during NBA All-Star Weekend on February 15, 2009.  All four finalists may bring a guest to the championships and will receive a 2K Sports video game library.  The All-Star Challenge champion will walk away with the incredible grand prize of $25,000. Sign ups start October 30th at http://nba2k9allstar.2ksports.com.

After registering for the tournament, participants must qualify and check-in to participate in the online playoffs.  During the qualification period, all ranked games played online will count towards an entrant's qualification ranking.  The leaderboard will track player rankings, which will be displayed and updated daily on the dedicated tournament website. Rankings are calculated using an ELO rating system, which is a mathematical equation used to rank players based on the results of matches they have played.  The 60 tournament participants with the highest ELO rating, as determined by 2K Sports, who have checked-in with at least 15 completed games during the qualification period will advance to the online playoffs.  For the full rundown on rules, prizes and tourney, hit the official tournament site at http://nba2k9allstar.2ksports.com.

Key dates:
10/30/08:                  Registration and qualification period begins
12/19/08:                  Registration period ends, 11:59 p.m. EST
12/20/08:                  Check-in date
12/20/08:                  Qualification ends
1/10/09-1/19/09:       Online playoffs
2/15/09:                    Championship Finals (champion crowned)