Today, we are disclosing the additional information associated with ESL Pro League Season 25, our second event of 2027.
The event will be a part of the more than $11,450,000 allocated for teams and players in the 2027 edition of ESL Pro Tour. Season 25 will be a continuation of the format Season 24 already has in place, with 16 of the worlds best teams competing on LAN, of which 8 teams will progress to the playoffs. Playoffs will conclude on stage with an audience.
As a reminder, the Annual Club Incentive in 2027 will include the playoffs viewership into the equation, meaning that the combined average concurrent viewership for the entire tournament will be what determines the points distribution.
Additional Information
Arrival date: March 4, 2027
Media date: March 5, 2027
Tournament dates: March 6-14, 2027
Departure date: March 15, 2027
Location: Saudi Arabia
Group Stage
1. Global VRS Invite (1st-12th) | 9. Global VRS Invite (1st-12th) |
2. Global VRS Invite (1st-12th) | 10. Global VRS Invite (1st-12th) |
3. Global VRS Invite (1st-12th) | 11. Global VRS Invite (1st-12th) |
4. Global VRS Invite (1st-12th) | 12. Global VRS Invite (1st-12th) |
5. Global VRS Invite (1st-12th) | 13. ESL Challenger League S52 Europe |
6. Global VRS Invite (1st-12th) | 14. ESL Challenger League S52 North America |
7. Global VRS Invite (1st-12th) | 15. ESL Challenger League S52 South America |
8. Global VRS Invite (1st-12th) | 16. ESL Challenger League S52 Asia-Oceania |
Total Winnings: $1,250,000
Prize Money | Club Reward | |
|---|---|---|
1. | $125,000 | $240,000 |
2. | $50,000 | $160,000 |
3. | $30,000 | $130,000 |
4. | $20,000 | $100,000 |
5-8. | $10,000 | $50,000 |
9-11. | $6,000 | $25,000 |
12-14. | $4,000 | $15,000 |
15-16. | $2,500 | - |
Tournament environment: All stages of the tournament will be played in-person on LAN.
VRS publication for invites: Invites will follow the first available monthly VRS publication of January 2027.
VRS publication for seeding: Seeding will follow the first available monthly VRS publication of February 2027.
Invite Exceptions: Exceptions to invitations will apply if a player is banned by ESL, FACEIT or ESIC.
2027 Calendar Update
With the additional details disclosed for ESL Pro League Season 25, the ESL Pro Tour calendar for Counter-Strike in 2027 now looks as follows.
