The Halo Championship Series 2021: Kickoff Major kicks off today with Pool Play, where the top 16 teams are facing off against each other to make their way to the playoff stage.For the first time ever, Halo Championship Series 2021: Kickoff Major is being played on the recently launched Halo Infinite. The title’s satisfying gameplay paired with balanced action makes it irresistible for competitive esports. The free-to-play nature, along with the day and date launch on PC, also opened up the opportunity for many new players to pick up the title.The pool play stage of the Halo Championship Series 2021: Kickoff Major takes place on December 17, 2021, while the playoff stage takes place on December 18 and 19, 2021.Halo Championship Series 2021: Kickoff Major Pool Play scheduleThe 16 teams of Halo Championship Series 2021: Kickoff Major are divided into four pools of four teams each, where they’ll play in a best of five, round-robin format. With that being said, let’s take a look at the schedule for all the Pool Plays on December 17, 2021.Halo Esports #HCS@HCSWe made it to the promised LAN 🙌📅 Dec 17-19💰 $250K + Crowdfunding⚔️ 272 Teams⭐️ @Twitch Drops We're proud to present the SOLD OUT @HCS Kickoff Major Raleigh 2021 – kicking off this Friday at 9am PT / 12pm ET!1:31 AM · Dec 15, 20215208747We made it to the promised LAN 🙌📅 Dec 17-19💰 $250K + Crowdfunding⚔️ 272 Teams⭐️ @Twitch Drops We're proud to present the SOLD OUT @HCS Kickoff Major Raleigh 2021 – kicking off this Friday at 9am PT / 12pm ET! https://t.co/wZ1d2obq2LPool AChiefs Esports Club vs Bing ChillingOptic Gaming vs Chiefs Esports ClubKansas City Pioneers vs Bing ChillingOptic Gaming vs Bing ChillingKansas City Pioneers vs Chiefs Esports ClubOptic Gaming vs Kansas City PioneersPool BNatus Vincere vs Divine MindFaze Clan vs Divine MindG2 Esports vs Natus VincereFaze Clan vs Natus VincereG2 Esports vs Divine MindFaze Clan vs G2 EsportsRichie Heinz@RichieHeinzFriday schedule for HCS Raleigh pool play. Plan your day accordingly (all times eastern).8:38 AM · Dec 16, 2021917156Friday schedule for HCS Raleigh pool play. Plan your day accordingly (all times eastern). https://t.co/WIcW9NO2L7Pool COxygen Esports vs The BoyseUnited vs The BoysQuadrant vs Oxygen EsportseUnited vs Oxygen EsportsQuadrant vs The BoyseUnited vs QuadrantPool DXSET vs Spacestation GamingCloud9 vs Spacestation GamingAcend vs XSETCloud9 vs XSETAcend vs Spacestation GamingCloud9 vs AcendWhere to watch Halo Championship Series 2021: Kickoff MajorThe Halo Championship Series 2021: Kickoff Major pool stage is happening across four different arenas at once. All of the matches are being streamed on Halo Esports Official YouTube and Twitch Channels. Aside from that, the matches are also being co-steamed by several notable streamers.Halo@HaloDon't miss out on this weekend's @Twitch Drops! 1️⃣ Link your account on Halo Waypoint: aka.ms/HaloLinkedAcco…2️⃣ Tune into the HCS Raleigh Kickoff Major on Twitch3️⃣ Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!As always, be sure to follow @HCS for all of the latest.1:00 AM · Dec 18, 202159285Don't miss out on this weekend's @Twitch Drops! 1️⃣ Link your account on Halo Waypoint: aka.ms/HaloLinkedAcco…2️⃣ Tune into the HCS Raleigh Kickoff Major on Twitch3️⃣ Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!As always, be sure to follow @HCS for all of the latest. https://t.co/XQyBndHMTzThe Halo Championship Series is also dropping exclusive in-game cosmetic items, which includes weapon skins and armor coatings, for watching the broadcast.