Frequently Asked Questions

When will ESL One Cologne 2015 take place?

ESL One Cologne 2015 will take place from August 22nd until August 23rd 2015.

How will I be able to watch the games?

You can attend ESL One Cologne 2015 in person or watch the games online through Twitch.tv and HLTV in various languages.

When can I buy my tickets?

Tickets for ESL One Cologne 2015 will become available on Monday, February 23rd at 9:00 CET.

What is the minimum age required to attend the event?

Attendees must be at least 16 years old. You are not allowed to attend if you are below 16, even with a legal guardian present.

Are the tickets linked to a single seat?

The tickets are not bound to single seats in the venue. You can take a seat that you like, or switch to other areas. Premium ticket holders can also chose seats outside the premium area.

What types of food and drinks will be available?

At ESL One Cologne 2015 a variety of drinks and food will be available. Drinks will include both non-alcoholic drinks and alcoholic drinks.

  • Variety of soft drinks
  • Water, both carbonated and still
  • Alcoholic beverages

We will provide a more detailed list of food and drinks closer to the event.

Where can I park my car?

LANXESS arena parking decks P1 to P4 are well marked. They are accessible vie Opladener Straße, leading through a tunnel underneath the arena. P1/P3 are inbound accessible, P1/P2 outbound. Parking deck P4 and bus parking lot P5 are accessible via Gummersbacher Straße. Clearance is 1.90 metres.


Please note: parking fee is 1.30 Euro per hour, payable before you leave the parking decks at the pay machines or at the attendance on level three of parking deck P1.


You also have the possibility to chose the "Areana-Tariff" for 4.50 Euro and pay at arrival. By doing so you skip likely queues at the pay machines after the end yof the show. The "Arena-Tariff" is applicable until 6 am of the following day.

Can I use public transportation for free in Cologne with my ESL One Cologne 2015 ticket?

An ESL One Cologne 2015 ticket will not grant you access to the use public transportation in and around Cologne. Attendees will have to purchase their own transporation ticket.

Where will ESL One Cologne 2015 take place?

ESL One Cologne 2015 takes place in the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany.

Where will I be able to buy tickets?

You will be able to purchase tickets for ESL One Cologne 2015 trough Eventim.

Will I be able to leave and enter the event whenever I want?

Yes, you will be able to enter the event and leave as you please.

What payment options are available?

Through Eventim, you can use all major credit cards, direct debit, bank transfer and Giropay.

When does the event begin and end?

On both Saturday August 22nd and Sunday August 23rd doors will open at 10:00 CEST.

Saturday estimated start time 11:00 CEST. Saturday estimated end time 23:00 CEST (can change due to match length)

Sunday estimated start time 12:00 CEST. Saturday estimated end time 22:30 CEST (can change due to match length)

Can I attend the matches on August 20th and 21st?

ESL is setting up a public viewing area where you will be able to watch the matches. More information on the public viewing will be revealed in the next days.

Do I need to bring identification?

Due to both the age restriction of the event and the possibility to buy alcoholic beverages, attendees of ESL One Cologne 2015 need to bring person ID to the event.

Can I buy merchandise at the event?

Attendees of ESL One Cologne 2015 will have the ability to purchase merchandise at the event. Multiple shops will be available at the event, including an ESL store, where team merchandise will be up for sale, and a Game Legends store with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive merchandise.

What food and drinks can I bring

It is prohibited to:

1. Bring food with the exception of sweets (sweets, cookies, lollipops, Haribo, apples, bananas, etc.) and baby and infant food.


2. Bring all kinds of drinks and bottles of all materials, and cups, jugs, cans and glass (made of fragile, splintering or particularly hard material). Exceptions apply for guests who need to carry drinks for their health. After a medical certificate and identification, up to 0.5 l PET and / or tetra pack may then be carried. Also exempted is food for babies and infants.

Can I bring my DSLR Camera?

Attendees of ESL One Cologne 2015 are not allowed to bring DSLR Cameras to the event