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Ultimate Endgamers League (UEL) Announces Grand Finals for Season 7, Offering a Unique Multi-Game Esports Experience

The Ultimate Endgamers League (UEL), under the leadership of CEO Titus, is thrilled to announce the culmination of Season 7 with the Grand Finals scheduled for November 19th at 4:00 PM.

UEL is the world’s largest multi-game esports league, setting a new standard in competitive gaming. With a primary focus on five distinct game genres, including sports, racing, shooters, fighting, and strategy, UEL delivers an unparalleled and comprehensive gaming experience.

In this exciting season, gamers from across the globe have engaged in fierce competition, vying for a prestigious grand prize of $100,000 in cash. The heart of UEL lies in its 7 on 7 format, placing immense importance on teamwork and strategic coaching. Every team within the league is strategically assembled to excel in all game genres, showcasing the versatile skills of its players.

One of the most notable aspects of UEL is its commitment to creating a new category of gamers known as “endgamers.” These individuals transcend the boundaries of casual gaming, becoming true masters of the art of gaming. An endgamer doesn’t merely conquer a game; they possess an in-depth understanding of its mechanics, representing the pinnacle of gaming expertise. The term “endgamer” was coined by UEL to exemplify this level of gaming excellence.

The UEL competition format is a groundbreaking innovation in the world of esports. Each match begins with a four-hour timer, accompanied by a roulette-style wheel featuring 33 diverse game titles. Coaches from each team must strategically select which player to send into the chosen game. Victory in a game rewards the team with one point, and the wheel spins again for the next game selection. Importantly, coaches must tactically manage player rotations, adhering to a rule similar to baseball where consecutive play is prohibited until all players have had their turn. The team with the most points at the end of the four-hour timer emerges as the victor. Furthermore, once a game is played, it is removed from the wheel, ensuring a dynamic and ever-evolving competition.

UEL has pioneered this innovative style of esports, revolutionizing the art of gaming. By amalgamating strategy, skill, and an immersive gaming experience, UEL has created a platform that venerates the mastery of multiple game genres and celebrates the boundless possibilities of gaming.

Titus, CEO of UEL, stated, “Our vision for UEL has always been to transform esports into an art form. We’re proud to witness the growth of endgamers and see players from all backgrounds and preferences compete in diverse games. UEL isn’t just a league; it’s a revolution in the world of gaming.”

The Grand Finals on November 19th at 4:00 PM mark the pinnacle of Season 7. This event promises to be a thrilling showcase of skill, strategy, and the future of esports. UEL invites all gaming enthusiasts and esports aficionados to join us for this unforgettable showdown.

For media inquiries and further information about UEL, please contact:

Info@uelesports.com

About UEL:
The Ultimate Endgamers League (UEL) is the world’s largest multi-game esports league, committed to redefining esports as an art form. With a strong emphasis on diverse game genres and the cultivation of endgamers, UEL offers a unique gaming experience and pushes the boundaries of competitive gaming.

20 September 2023 0 comment

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Astralis brings in “Staehr” and “b0RUP” – “gla1ve” and “Xyp9x” benched

written by John

Astralis and Sprout have agreed on a transfer of Victor “Staehr” Staehr with immediate effect. An agreement has also been reached with Johannes “b0RUP” Borup, who also joins the team immediately.

At the same time, team legends Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander and Andreas “Xyp9x” Højsleth are placed on the bench, while Alexander “Altekz” Givskov rejoins the talent squad.

Meanwhile, our young talent coach, Mathias “r0nic” Pinholt, who together with the Astralis Talent team has won no less than 5 tournaments in 2023, is promoted to assistant coach for the main team.

Coach Peter “casle” Ardenskjold:

– I am extremely happy that we have agreed with Sprout on an immediate transfer of “Staehr”, who is undoubtedly one of the biggest Danish CS talents of the past 5 years. It’s an open secret, we’ve had a good eye for him for a long time, and in terms of what we want with the team, he fits in perfectly. I am looking forward to working with him and helping him to really develop his potential further.

– In relation to “b0RUP”, he is a player we know well. He has been brought in for the specific role in the system we want to play and I expect him to contribute a lot to the team and his teammates. He is only 23, but he brings in a lot of useful experience, and with these 5 players on the roster, I have a strong belief, we have found a better balance in the team and a will come out with a lot of energy and firepower.

– At the same time, I would like to praise Andreas, Alexander and Lukas for their efforts during a difficult period when, despite hard work from everyone, we have not made things succeed quite as we would have liked. We have seen good signs and trends along the way, but we also had some very big dips and neither found the right constellation nor a stable level of performance. We now have the opportunity to bring in two players who fit in with the way we want to play, and the time for change is right, says the head coach.

Victor “Staehr” Staehr:

– I’ve been aware that Astralis has been interested in signing me at one point, and I can only say that I’m extremely happy to call myself an Astralis player. The team has won some not so big tournaments this spring, but even without any big tournament wins, Astralis is still one of the world’s most interesting teams and organizations. I had several good opportunities, but as a Dane you still can’t beat wearing the Astralis jersey.

– I know a few of my new teammates very well and I am really looking forward to getting started and “grinding” with the team and the coach. We don’t have a lot of time, but we are a group of players who are ready to do everything we can to get there, says “Staehr”.

Johannes “b0RUP” Borup:

– I’ve had a lot of thoughts in relation to your future, and honestly this beyond what I had expected. But you don’t say “no” when Astralis asks if you’re interested!

– I am really looking forward to getting started, and I know exactly why I have been brought in, for which role. These are some of the world’s best players who I already know from different contexts, so I am completely calm about the expectations.

– I am aware that expectations are always high in Astralis, but for me that is actually one of the great things about being a part of this org. I will do everything I can to show that I belong and to give the fans something to cheer for – and to win!

New coach for Astralis Talent will be announced at a later date.

“Staehr” and “b0RUP” join the team with immediate effect.

Astralis Counter-Strike:

Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz

Benjamin “blameF” Bremer

Victor “Staehr” Staehr

Christian “Buzz” Andersen

Johannes “b0RUP” Borup

Andreas “Xyp9x” Høsjleth (bench)

Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander (bench)

Coach: Peter “casle” Ardenskjold
Assistant Coach: Mathias “R0nic” Pinholt

22 June 2023 0 comment

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ALPINE ANNOUNCES ULTIMATE CROSSOVER PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BLAST.tv PARIS MAJOR

written by John

05/05/2023

Alpine will become the Official Automotive and Motorsport Partner for the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023, a pinnacle event in the Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) tournament calendar
The partnership will merge the automotive, motorsport and CS:GO worlds starting from May 8^th at the Challengers Stage through to the world final Champions Stages from May 18^th to 21^st, where a series of live fan activations will take place in the Accor Arena in Paris
Alpine will partner with legendary CS:GO artist Brock Hofer, known for his skin designs which amassed over $3m in sales

Alpine, part of the Renault Group, has announced a new partnership with the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023. This partnership is the ultimate crossover between the automotive, motorsports and Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) communities. Alpine will be the Official Automotive and Motorsport partner for the duration of the final stages of the Major, starting on May 8^th with Challengers Stage through to the Champions Stage, taking place at the Accor Arena in Paris on May 18-21st, and will offer fans plenty to experience both inside and outside the arena.

Featuring the best 24 teams from across the globe competing for their share of a $1,250,000 USD prize pool, the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 is set to be one of the most highly anticipated events in the esports calendar. This year’s event is expected to draw in over 50k attendees and will be broadcast globally in more than 100+ territories and in 24 different languages.

The partnership between Alpine and the BLAST.tv Paris Major 23 embraces their joint ambition of celebrating all forms of competitive spirits. Born competitors, Alpine will use the partnership as a platform to raise the profile of racing within the esports community and connect both audiences with innovative activations at the event.

Alpine will be featured during the livestream across the Challengers, Legends and Champions Stage. For the final Champions Stage, Alpine will have a significant presence throughout the arena, with an A110 S on display and Alpine’s state-of-the-art simulator rigs from Trak Racer for attendees to try. CS:GO presenter and the host of the 2023 BAFTA Games Awards, Frankie Ward, will be the ambassador of the partnership and serve as the voice of Alpine at the event.

To align itself more closely with CS:GO aficionados, Alpine has partnered with Brock Hofer, the legendary CS:GO artist who has sold more than $3M worth of skins, who will unveil his latest creation at the event.

Further strengthening the relationship between the two brands, the BLAST.tv logo will be featured on the A523 during the 2023 Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix. Fans will also be able to choose the gamertags for F1 drivers Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly during the Challengers & Legends phases, which will then proudly be displayed on both A523 during the same Grand Prix.

“The crossover between motorsport and CS:GO audiences is huge. While we always look for ways to grow our mainstream audience, it’s also fantastic to work with a community that is so passionate about competitive gaming. We are born competitors and are excited to align with an event that embodies competitive excellence”, said David Gendry, VP Sponsorship, Partnerships & Communication at Alpine. “A crossover like this hasn’t been trialled in esports before. We are very respectful of the CS:GO community which is why we wanted to engage with attendees in a way that would be natural, leaning on CS:GO icons to help us blend in with the scene.”

Robbie Douek, CEO of BLAST said: “The prospect of bringing together the passionate and fast-paced worlds of motorsport and competitive gaming through this partnership is hugely exciting for both brands. BLAST and Alpine share an ambition to bring fans to the very heart of our experiences and we have some exciting plans as part of this cross-collaboration. The BLAST.tv Paris Major is seen as one of esports’ pinnacle events of the year and provides the perfect platform to create unique activations for our audience in-arena and for those tuning in from all around the world in over 100+ territories.”

Stay tuned on the latest updates from Alpine Esports on Twitter, Instagram, and Twitch.

ABOUT ALPINE
Founded in 1955 by Jean Rédélé, the brand has set itself apart with its French-style sports cars. In 2018, the brand presents the new A110, a sports car faithful to Alpine’s timeless principles of compactness, lightness, agility and driving pleasure. In 2021, the Alpine Business Unit is created. It thus becomes the brand dedicated to innovative, authentic, exclusive sports cars of Renault Group, benefiting from the heritage and craftsmanship of its historic plant in Dieppe, as well as the engineering mastery from Alpine Racing and Alpine Cars teams.

5 May 2023 0 comment

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Astralis and Danish Union To Create Esports League For Students

written by John

Students in Denmark can now find teams and new friends across classes, fields of study, and educational institutions.

Today, students around the country can form teams and play in the new national Counter-Strike student league, ‘Studie_CS.’ All students enrolled in High School, and above are invited to the new league, which will consist of both online and physical events. The grand final will be held at Astralis’ two-story gaming and event center in Copenhagen – Astralis Nexus.

Astralis and the Danish union ‘HK Privat’ have partnered up to create ‘Studie_CS’ to enhance the gaming community in Danish education.

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Simon Tøgern, Head of Section, HK Privat

– Positive communities are vital for us as a union. With Astralis, we want to support a healthy and fun gaming community in Danish educational institutions. Together, we invite students to play and interact in a league across interests and fields of study. Today the digital space means everything. That is why we find it valuable for a union like ours to support and create new, healthy digital communities, Simon Tøgern says.

– When it comes to the development of a healthy and professional gaming environment, Astralis is a frontrunner in both Denmark and the international scene, acting as a role model for gamers worldwide. Astralis also has significant experience hosting tournaments for fans and gamers online and in their new gaming center Astralis Nexus. Together, we believe we can add considerable value to all students across the country. We see vast potential in this partnership by creating a massive, open tournament encouraging positive online communities, where everyone is welcome, Simon Tøgern concludes.

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Kasper Sindt, Commercial Director, Astralis

– We’re thrilled that HK Privat wants to join our mission of supporting a healthy and positive gaming culture. It’s both ballsy and forward-thinking of HK to invest in new digital communities for the students like this, and together, we will make a real difference by introducing an online environment where all students can compete, and everybody is treated with respect, Sindt says.

– In 2021 we opened Astralis Nexus and have since hosted several events and tournaments, both open for all and tailored for different groups and communities. We insist that gaming is for everyone, and the partnership with HK enables us to invest even more in this area.

– The collaboration is made between HK Privat and Astralis Nexus. With this partnership, we hope to make it even easier for students across genders, hobbies, and backgrounds to come together around a mutual interest. We look forward to facilitating the online universe with HK and welcoming the students to Astralis Nexus, where we will be hosting the Grand Finals in our top-professional gaming facilities, Kasper Sindt concludes.

The partnership between Astralis Nexus and HK Privat consists of hosting and facilitating the online tournament, Studie_CS, hosting the finals in Astralis Nexus, as well as activation across Astralis’ digital platforms and physical universe. Initially, Studie_CS will focus on Counter-Strike but may be expanded to include more gaming titles in the future.

10 August 2022 0 comment

CS:GO Esports Business

ESL Gaming and Elisa Enter Media Rights Partnership for ESL Pro Tour CS:GO in Finland

written by John

ESL Pro Tour CS:GO in Finland

Collaboration marks the continuation of Elisa’s dedication to the

Finnish esports community

Cologne/New York – ESL Gaming, the world’s leading esports company, and Elisa, a Finnish market leader in telecommunications and digital services, today announced a new partnership, making Elisa Esports the exclusive media rights holder of the ESL Pro Tour for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) in the Finnish language.

As part of the agreement, Elisa Esports has obtained the rights to distribute, promote, and broadcast content of the ESL Pro Tour via its linear and digital channels, including its Twitch channel, exclusively in Finnish. By obtaining the rights for the complete ESL Pro Tour CS:GO, Elisa Esports expands its strong roots in the esports scene.

“This partnership is not only a testament to the impact, value, and attraction of the ESL Pro Tour, but also to Elisa’s dedication to the esports community,” said Frank Uddo, Senior Vice President Global Media at ESL Gaming. “Their commitment means that the Finnish fans get to enjoy the best CS:GO competitions available in their own language which in itself will help develop their local community.”

“The partnership with ESL provides Elisa the ESL Pro Tour, which is the most valuable and viewed content in Finland strengthening our market-leading position,” said Teemu Koski, Head of Elisa Esports. “This is a new and exciting opportunity for Elisa to extend our media business locally here in Finland and partner with the leading global CS:GO product in the world.”

Earlier this month, Elisa announced the arena event Elisa Masters Espoo ‘22, of which the winner will be invited to compete in the Play-In Stage of Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) Katowice 2023. More information about the Official ESL Pro Tour Affiliate Event for CS:GO can be found here.

Next up in the ESL Pro Tour is ESL Challenger Valencia, taking place live at DreamHack Valencia in Valencia, Spain, on July 1-3. This will be followed by The Cathedral of Counter-Strike, IEM Cologne 2022, taking place in Cologne, Germany, on July 5-17. The final weekend of this tournament will be played out in front of a live audience as the top six teams will enter the stage of the LANXESS Arena on July 15-17. Finnish-speaking fans can tune in on Elisa’s channels, including its Twitch channel, to watch world-class CS:GO action and cheer on their favorite teams.

Visit the official website for more information and the latest updates about ESL Pro Tour for CS:GO. For more general information please visit about.eslgaming.com or follow ESL Gaming on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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About ESL Gaming

ESL Gaming is the world’s leading esports company. For more than two decades, we have been shaping the industry and leading esports and gaming innovation globally across the most popular video games, creating a comprehensive ecosystem with opportunities for players to go from zero to hero, and for fans to witness the best stories esports has to offer. Our portfolio consists of high-profile products such as the ESL Pro Tour, Intel® Extreme Masters, DreamHack Festivals, the Snapdragon® Pro Series, and many more, ranging from grassroots to global elite competitions. ESL Gaming is a part of the world’s leading competitive gaming platform ESL FACEIT Group.

About ESL Pro Tour

The ESL Pro Tour combines multiple ESL tournaments from various game titles, including Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and StarCraft® II into dedicated circuits that build toward grand championships each year. The overarching structure for both global and local competitions provides aspiring players from all levels a consistent and clear path from “zero to hero”, a more compelling story to follow for existing CS:GO and StarCraft® II fans, and a more transparent structure for new esports fans.

About Elisa

Elisa’s mission is a sustainable future through digitalisation. We are a pioneer in telecommunications and digital services, and in 5G. We provide sustainable solutions for over 2.8 million consumer, corporate and public administration customers in our core markets of Finland and Estonia, as well as in over 100 countries internationally. In Finland, Elisa is a market leader in telecommunications, and our international cooperation partners include e.g. Vodafone and Tele2. Elisa is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. In 2021, our revenue was EUR 2 billion and we employed 5,300 people in more than 20 countries. Elisa is a carbon-neutral company. elisa.com

22 June 2022 0 comment

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ePLEYER LAUNCHES GLOBAL ESPORTS MARKETING PLATFORM

written by Bruce Bissonnette

June 02, 2022 Esports enthusiasts looking to network and promote themselves professionally now have a first-to-market platform that will showcase who they are, their content and connect with others in the industry.

ePLEYER aims to gather the defragmented but rapidly expanding industry into a single space, not unlike other professional networking platforms.

“Esports players have always been part of a tight community, but they’ve lacked a truly professional space to connect, network and grow their industry. ePLEYER is the next evolution in highlighting top and upcoming talent, creating opportunities, and staying connected,” says Bruce Bissonnette, CEO/Founder at ePLEYER.

With its searchable database, ePLEYER.gg brings together players and content creators with teams, coaches, trainers, general managers, recruiters, agencies, educational institutions, sponsors and advertisers.

Users of the platform can expect the following features and benefits:
• Customizable esports Website for Individuals, Teams & Industry professionals
• QR code for ease of sharing
• Searchable Subscriber Database
• Live Streaming Integration (Twitch & YouTube)
• Social Media Links
• Dynamic Game Stats
• Media Gallery
• Biography
• Team Roster
• Ecommerce / Merch integration
• Contact information

For more information, visit ePLEYER.gg.

Cindy Cutts
Director of Business Development
Cindy@epleyer.com

2 June 2022 0 comment

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IHC ESPORTS’ CS:GO TEAM QUALIFIES FOR PGL MAJOR ANTWERP 2022

written by Otgonbaatar Bayaraa

IHC Esports becomes the first Mongolian team to qualify for PGL Major, the most prestigious tournament in the CS:GO scene. IHC started by defeating its regional rivals TYLOO by a ‘2-0’ scoreline, with close games on Mirage (16-13) and Ancient (19-16). They followed it by another ‘2-0’ victory against Renegades on Inferno (16-10) and Mirage (16-4), as IHC went undefeated against two of the favorite teams to qualify for the Antwerp Major.

PGL Major Antwerp 2022 is scheduled to take place from May 09 – May 22, 2022, at the Antwerps Sportpaleis. With 16 teams comprising of both Challengers (eight) and Contenders (eight) qualified through RMRs and eight teams automatically qualified to Legend stage, the total of 24 top-tier teams will compete for the prize pool of $1,000,000.

IHC Esports showcased a cohesive gameplay at the APAC RMR, with three players Tengis ‘Sk0R’ Batjargal, Byambasuren ‘bLitz’ Garidmagnai, and Munkhbold ‘Techno4K’ Sodbayar made it into the list of top 5 CS:GO players by their positive K/D ratio, according to HLTV.org.
(https://www.hltv.org/stats/players?event=6380)

IHC’s first opponent in the tournament will be Astralis, a Danish organization who hold the most Major titles with 4. At the Challenger Stage, the initial matches will have a best-of-one format and the elimination and advancement games will be best-of-three. The top eight teams will qualify ahead to the Legends stage, while the bottom eight teams will be eliminated.

Valve just released a series of exclusive stickers for the PGL Major Antwerp 2022 that represents all the 24 participating teams and player autographs, including a new glitter variant. IHC Esports fans can show their support by purchasing their preferred stickers via in game capsules and apply to any weapon they own.

IHC Esports is comprised of a CS:GO professional team, Steam PUBG team, and PUBG mobile team. The esports organization is owned by Ih Bit Global. Ih Bit Global was established in 2021 and in its short history the group has become a significant player in the crypto sector of Asia by branching out into different fields, including IHC – a cross-chain cryptocurrency, X-meta – a crypto exchange powered by Binance Cloud, IHC Esports – a top-tier professional e-sports team, and IHC Apes – a professional basketball team competing in the top division of Mongolia.

For more information about IHC Esports, please visit: https://www.ihcesports.com/

5 May 2022 0 comment

CS:GO

ESL Pro League Season 15 concludes as FaZe Clan beats ENCE Esports in the Grand Finals

written by Alexandra Aim

Tournament featured an $850,000 total prize pool as well as many remarkable performances

Cologne/New York/Stockholm – The 15th season of ESL Pro League has ended as FaZe Clan secured the title, beating ENCE Esports 3-1 in the grand final. The tournament marks ESL Pro League’s return to in-person competitions since ESL Pro League Season 10 in Odense, Denmark, in 2019 and is the first season to feature the new Conference stage as part of the tournament.

Alex Inglot, Commissioner of the ESL Pro League, commented saying “Season 15 of the ESL Pro League marked yet another relentless month of top-tier CS:GO. I’m especially proud that the new EPL Conference stage is really showcasing how the path to pro is genuinely open to everyone, and indeed, I would like to commend Movistar Riders in particular for such a great run all the way to the quarter-finals of this last season. Congratulations as well to our two finalists, Louvre Agreement partners ENCE and FaZe, who both fought hard for their first ESL Pro League trophy and gave us a rollercoaster final Sunday.”

With the teams gathering in Düsseldorf, Germany, to battle it out for a share of the $850,000 total prize pool, fans worldwide tuned in via livestreams to cheer on their favorites. This global support ensured a peak CCU of 413,000* while also leading to more than 30 million* total hours watched during the five-week-long tournament.

Twenty-four teams entered the group stage portion of ESL Pro League on March 9, with four groups of six teams each. The top three teams of each group then made it through to the season’s final stage, with the number one team being seeded directly into the quarterfinals while the number two and three seeds had to compete in the Round of 12.

13 April 2022 0 comment

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NAVI CEO talks about the future of CS:GO roster

written by Alexandra Aim

Yesterday an interview with Yevhen Zolotarov, the CEO of the Ukrainian esports organization Natus Vincere was published by The Washington Post. They discussed the impact of war, the club’s future, as well as the future of their employees and rosters. Currently, both CS:GO and Dota 2 rosters have players from the Russian Federation. As NAVI CEO declared, he is not willing to work with people currently residing in Russia and paying taxes, but he is offering relocation to the EU for three Russian players Denis electroNic Shapirov, Iliya Perfecto Zalutskyi and Kirill Boombl4 Mihailov from CS:GO team. NAVI’s Yevhen Zolotarov also pointed out that he would like to keep the roster unchanged, but will respect the player’s decision and is prepared for roster changes. The current CS:GO roster is the reigning Major champion, in 2021 the team won every LAN tournament they participated in. By the end of the season, two players ended up in the top 10 rankings on HLTV.org, S1mple (Alexander Kostylev) being top-1.

29 March 2022 0 comment

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ESL Gaming Announces details of ESL Impact

written by John

– The CS:GO Women’s Circuit

Cologne/New York/Stockholm – ESL Gaming, the world’s leading esports company, has today released additional details for ESL Impact – the $500,000 CS:GO women’s circuit announced as part of our #GGFORALL initiative last December. ESL Impact features two league seasons with live finals, a standalone event, and online cash cups for all-women teams. It is a first important step towards a more diverse CS:GO ecosystem as we are looking to attract more women into the game through a safe environment to compete in.

ESL Impact League Season 1 ($150,000 prize pool)

The league season will feature 24 teams spread equally across three core regions (EU, NA, SA). We will invite two teams directly for the inaugural season, while the other six teams are determined through two open qualifiers.

Starting on March 17, ESL Impact League will be played and broadcasted every Thursday and Friday for six weeks. The eight teams per region will be split into two groups of four and play out a round-robin best-of-three format with each team facing each other twice to create more frequent play days and matches for the all-women teams to compete in.

The winner of group A will then face off against the second-placed team of group B and vice versa for the two slots at the global finals. At the same time, each group’s last-placed teams will play relegation games against the best teams from the open qualifiers.

The global finals of the first league season will take place at DreamHack Dallas, June 3-5, and welcomes the eight best teams from all participating regions. Six teams will qualify from the ESL Impact League season (top two of Europe, North America & South America each). The other two teams will be wildcards coming in through open qualifiers in South Africa & Asia/Oceania*.

*For ESL Impact Season 1, the wildcard slot will go to Oceania; for Season 2, it will go to Asia

The league’s format will be reviewed together with the women players council following the conclusion of its inaugural season to make adjustments based on their feedback.

Season 1 Qualifiers

The qualifier for the first season of the ESL Impact League kicks off in less than a month, starting in early March. So start your journey and see if your team has what it takes to make it to DreamHack Dallas and play in the global finals.

Qualifiers

Open Qualifier #1: March 8-9 (3 teams qualify for the league season)
Open Qualifier #2: March 11-12 (3 teams qualify for the league season)
Unlimited single-elimination best-of-one bracket
Semi-final and 3rd place matches will be best-of-three
Each qualifier determines three teams

Wildcard Qualifiers

Open Qualifier ZA: April 23-24 (winner qualifies for Global Finals)
Open Qualifier OCE: April 23-24 (winner qualifies for Global Finals)
Unlimited single-elimination best-of-one bracket
Semi-final and 3rd place matches will be best-of-three

Qualifier signup links can be found at ggforall.gg.

Aligning the rules of participation for ESL Impact with our previous DreamHack Showdown, all women can participate (cis and transgender). All details are found in the official rulebook.

ESL Impact Cash Cups

The Cash Cups happening twice per month are now extended to include more regions. From now on, all Cash Cups happening on ESEA will be rebranded to ESL Impact Cash Cups and include dedicated tournaments for South Africa and Oceania.

More details coming soon

We are currently working through some more details on the talent development program and hope to release those in early March to run alongside the ESL Impact League.

Further details on ESL Impact Valencia and the players council will follow in the coming weeks. Make sure to give @ESLCS a follow on Twitter for future updates and information!

For more general information please head to about.eslgaming.com, follow ESL Gaming on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and sign up to ESL Gaming’s press release subscription list.

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About ESL Gaming

ESL Gaming is the world’s leading esports company. For more than two decades, we have been shaping the industry and leading esports and gaming innovation globally across the most popular video games, creating a comprehensive ecosystem with opportunities for players to go from zero to hero, and for fans to witness the best stories esports has to offer. Our portfolio consists of high-profile products such as the ESL Pro Tour, Intel® Extreme Masters, ESL Mobile, DreamHack Festivals, and many more, ranging from grassroots to global elite competitions. ESL Gaming is part of MTG, the leading international digital entertainment group.

More information is available at about.eslgaming.com.

18 February 2022 0 comment

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