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ESL WR Global
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Poland Qualifier
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EU Qualifier
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EU Qualifier
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NA Qualifier
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SA Qualifier
8 Teams and $100,000 in Cash Prizes!
The goal of ESL Challenger is to be the number one place for aspiring teams to prove themselves as world-class teams, and now with the participation in the ESL Pro Tour, further strengthen their position in Counter-Strike. This Challenger level tournament will grant qualification to the next EPT event: ESL Pro League Season 21
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Qualifiers
Qualify to ESL Challenger Katowice
PL
EU
NA
SA
- Open Qualifier: 23 - 24 September
- 1 Team Advances to the Main Event
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Open Qualifier
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Open Qualifier
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Open Qualifier
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Open Qualifier
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Schedule
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Day | Event | Local Time EST |
|---|---|---|
Friday, 15th December | ||
DreamHack Doors Open | 10:00 | |
First match of the day (Bo1)
| 10:00 | |
Second match of the day (Bo1) | 11:25 | |
Third match of the day (Bo1)
| 12:50 | |
Fourth match of the day (Bo1)
| 14:15 | |
Fifth match of the day (Bo1)
| 15:40 | |
Sixth match of the day (Bo1)
| 17:05 | |
Final match of the day (Bo3)
| 18:30 | |
Saturday, 16th December | ||
DreamHack Doors Open | 10:00 | |
First match of the day (Bo3)
| 10:00 | |
Second match of the day (Bo3)
| 13:00 | |
Third match of the day (Bo3)
| 16:00 | |
Sunday, 17th December | ||
First semifinal of the day (Bo1) | 9:00 | |
DreamHack Doors Open | 10:00 | |
Second semifinal of the day (Bo3) | 12:00 | |
Grand Final (Bo3)
| 15:30 |
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Format
Closed Qualifer
- 8 Team Double Elimination (EU)
- 4 Team Double Elimination (NA)
- 4 Team Double Elimination (SA)
- All matches Bo3
Group Stage
- 2 Groups of 4 Teams
- GSL Groups
- Opening Matches Bo1 (All on Day One)
- Winner's Matches Bo1 (All on Day One)
- Group B Elimination match Bo3 (Day One)
- Remaining group stage matches Bo3 (Day Two)
- Top 4 Teams qualify to Playoffs (Day Three)
PlayOffs
- 4 Teams
- Single Elimination Bracket Bo3
- Winning Team qualifies to the upcoming ESL Pro League Season 21
prize pool
Prize money distribution
Total | $100,000 | |
1st | $50,000 | |
2nd | $20,000 | |
3rd - 4th | $10,000 | |
$10,000 | ||
5th - 6th | $3,000 | |
$3,000 | ||
7th - 8th | $2,000 | |
$2,000 |
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