We are only days away from the ESL ESEA Pro League Invitational in Dubai, where eight of the world’s top CS:GO teams will clash in the battle for a US$250,000 prize pool, and it is now time to reveal the groups and format of the tournament.
The groups
The groups have been drawn as follows:
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
|
Team EnVyUs |
Fnatic |
|
Virtus.pro |
Team SoloMid |
|
Ninjas in Pyjamas |
Natus Vincere |
|
Cloud9 |
Team Titan |
The first matchups of the group stage will be:
- Team EnVyUs vs. Cloud9
- Virtus.pro vs. Ninjas in Pyjamas
- Fnatic vs. Team Titan
- Team SoloMid vs. Natus Vincere
The format
The group stage matches will be played in a best-of-one format, with the semifinals being best-of-three and the grand final being a best-of-five.
The prize distribution
The prize pool will be distributed as follows:
- First place: US$100,000
- Second place: US$60,000
- Third and fourth place: US$25,000
- Fifth and sixth place: US$12,500
- Seventh and eighth place: US$7,500
Join us for awesome CS:GO action!
The Dubai Invitational will be taking place from 10th to the 12th of September as a part of GAMES 15, the Middle East’s premier gaming event. You can join us in Dubai by purchasing a ticket here or tuning in online via our Twitch channel.
See you then!