Since the last big stage in 2019, ESL Pro League has been on a journey – testing new ideas, experimenting with different formats, and evolving into the ultimate Counter-Strike show… seriously though, does anybody actually read these? I spend a lot of time working on these little bits of text on our websites and sometimes it feels like no one even notices… guys, if you’re reading this right now can you tweet @ESLCS with ‘oven pizza then bed’? It’ll be our little secret. Ahem, TICKETS for EPL Season 23 will be available soon, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the action and watch this show turn into cinema once again.
Tickets for ESL Pro League Season 23 will go live in three waves, with all tickets being released with the first wave. The best prices will still be available in Wave 1 on the 12th of December, so make sure to grab your ticket and come to enjoy the show in March.
The minimum age for attending the event is 18 years. Adolescents under 18 are not permitted to attend the event, even if accompanied by a legal guardian. Proof of age must be provided upon request.
All ticket types are free seating within the seating area that you purchased your ticket for.
You can! Follow these steps:
You are able to buy a maximum of 8 tickets per transaction.
No, tickets are not refundable. Closer to the event, you will have the opportunity to list and sell your tickets on our official resale platform.
You will be able to collect your goodie bag across the full weekend at the goodie bag collection point. More details around this will be shared in the event guide sent out during the week of the event.
The main language for the event and the games commentated inside the arena will be English.
Other language streams will be available to watch online.
Door opening times will be released closer to the date of the event.
You will not be able to re-enter the event if you have removed your wristband.
There will be no exceptions, so please keep your wristband on for the full weekend once you have received it.
Per the Annexet website:
Venue policy states that you are not allowed to bring your own food or drinks into the Annexet. For safety reasons you are also not allowed to bring bottles into the Annexet regardless of material and content
Yes, check-in is available across the full weekend and you are not required to check-in at a specific time. I.e You bought a 3 day ticket but can no longer arrive until day 2, you will still be able to check-in.
Yes, it is possible to leave and re-enter the venue until the final map of the day has been completed.
Venue policy states that standard cameras, film cameras and other sound/image recording equipment are not allowed inside the Arenas.
This rule may not apply if you are a creator or news outlet. Please reach out to press@efg.gg to apply for a Press Pass to the event.
Yes, please submit your application at https://eslfaceitgroup.com/press/
To find all information about making your way to Annexet and parking options please look here: https://annexet.se/en/your-visit/get-to-the-arena/
If you still have more questions, please send an email to events@esl.com!
Last updated: 8th of December, 2025
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ECL S50 EU
ECL S50 NA
ECL S50 SA
ECL S50 AS
ECL S50 OCE
Open Qualifier BYOC EU
Open Qualifier BYOC NA
Place | Prize Money | Club Reward |
|---|---|---|
1st | $100,000 | $150,000 |
2nd | $55,000 | $101,500 |
3rd | $37,500 | $72,500 |
4th | $22,500 | $45,000 |
5th-8th | $15,000 | $33,000 |
9th-11th | $12,500 | $22,000 |
12th-14th | $10,500 | $11,000 |
15th-16th | $8,500 | – |
17th-19th | $6,500 | – |
20th-22nd | $4,500 | – |
23th-24th | $3,000 | – |
TOTAL | $400,000 | $600,000 |
It’s a high-stakes competition where every round counts. BYOC tournaments at DreamHack Atlanta and DreamHack Stockholm each will qualify one participating team to ESL Pro League!
Interested? Keep an eye out for the next KNOCK OUT event!
Atlanta KO Champions
Stockholm KO Champions
Don’t miss your chance to watch some Counter-Strike live this year. Here is a list of upcoming events you can buy tickets for right now.
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The $1,000,000 derby continues as top-tier teams battle towards winning the ESL Grand Slam VI and mark their names in the books of Counter-Strike history.
The Next Best Caster initiative is a promotion for ESEA League Season 55 designed to discover and highlight up-and-coming casting talent within the CS2 community. It’s your chance to get noticed, gain experience, and win a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to cast at a world-class ESL Pro League event.
This initiative is open to all amateur casters and streamers in the community who are passionate about official Counter-Strike and looking for their big break.
No, participation in the Next Best Caster initiative is completely free. All you need is your passion, your setup, and your voice!
Getting involved is simple. There is a single, mandatory step to begin: fill out the official interest form here. Once you have submitted the form, you are officially in consideration.
Start casting! You should be actively streaming and casting ESEA League Season 55 matches throughout the regular season. This is how our team and the community will discover your talent. Be sure to promote your streams on social media and tag @ESEA so we can share your streams.
You should focus on casting matches from ESEA League Season 55. This includes any division, from Open to Advanced. Casting these specific matches allows you to have hundreds of matches and teams to choose from and makes it easier for us to find and evaluate your work.
Please make sure to stream on the channel that you linked in the form so that we can easily keep track of your work.
Throughout the season, ESEA League will be monitoring participating casters. We will actively promote and feature promising streams on our official social media channels, email, and FACEIT in-app notifications to help you gain visibility.
The selection process happens in two main stages:
The winner of the Next Best Caster title will receive an incredible prize package, including:
This means you will get to go behind the scenes at a major tournament and connect with established, professional casters and analysts. They will provide direct feedback on your casting, share their knowledge of the industry, and offer guidance to help you develop your craft.
The primary prize is for the single winner. However, all casters who make the final community vote shortlist will receive promotion and recognition from ESEA, which is a valuable way to grow your personal brand and audience.
Placement | Prize Money | ESL Pro Tour Points |
|---|---|---|
1ST | $175.000 | 1300 points |
2ND | $70.000 | 1000 points |
3RD-4TH | $35.000 | 780 points |
5TH-8TH | $17.500 | 485 points |
9TH-12TH | $12.000 | 250 points |
13TH-16TH | $9.000 | 130 points |
17TH-20TH | $7.500 | 100 points |
21ST-24TH | $6.000 | 70 points |
CONF LB RO2A | $5.000 | 60 points |
CONF LB RO4B | $3.500 | 45 points |
CONF LB RO4A | $2.500 | 30 points |
CONF LB RO8B | $1.500 | 15 points |
CONF LB RO8A | $1.000 | 0 points |
