Rooster
Local Hero Invite
Apeks
ESL WR Global
MIBR
ESL WR Global
Rebels Gaming
ESL WR Global
Aurora Gaming
EU Qualifier
Party Astronauts
NA Qualifier
sunday school
OCE Qualifier
KZG
Replacement Team
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 20
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Qualifiers
Qualify to ESL Challenger Melbourne
EU
NA
OCE
AS
- Open Qualifier: 26 - 27 February
- Closed Qualifier: 28 February - 1 March
- 4 invited
- 4 via open qualifier
- 1 Team Advances to the Main Event
9Pandas
Invite
Movistar KOI
Invite
Aurora
Invite
HAVU Gaming
Invite
FORZE Esports
Open Qualifier
Spirit Academy
Open Qualifier
ex-ENEIDA
Open Qualifier
Lotus
Open Qualifier
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Schedule
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Day | Event | Local Time AEST |
|---|---|---|
Friday, 26th April | ||
Doors Open | 9:30 AM | |
Pre-Show
| 9:30 AM | |
First match of the day (Bo1)
| 10:00 AM | |
Second match of the day (Bo1) | 11:25 AM | |
Third match of the day (Bo1)
| 12:50 PM | |
Fourth match of the day (Bo1)
| 2:15 PM | |
Fifth match of the day (Bo1)
| 3:40 PM | |
Sixth match of the day (Bo1)
| 5:05 PM | |
Final match of the day (Bo3)
| 6:30 PM | |
Saturday, 27th April | ||
Doors Open | 12:00 PM | |
Pre-Show
| 12:30 PM | |
First match of the day (Bo3)
| 1:00 PM | |
Second match of the day (Bo3)
| 4:15 PM | |
Third match of the day (Bo3)
| 7:30 PM | |
Sunday, 28th April | ||
Doors Open | 12:00 PM | |
Pre-Show | 12:30 PM | |
First semifinal of the day (Bo1) | 1:00 PM | |
Second semifinal of the day (Bo3) | 4:15 PM | |
Grand Final (Bo3)
| 7:30 PM |
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Format
Closed Qualifer
- 8 Team Double Elimination (EU)
- 4 Team Double Elimination (NA)
- 4 Team Double Elimination (OCE)
- 4 Team Double Elimination (AS)
- 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 20
prize pool
Prize money distribution
Total | $100,000 | |
1st |  MIBR | $50,000 |
2nd |  Aurora Gaming | $20,000 |
3rd - 4th |  Rebels Gaming | $10,000 |
 Apeks | $10,000 | |
5th - 6th |  Party Astronauts | $3,000 |
 Rooster | $3,000 | |
7th - 8th |  sunday school | $2,000 |
 KZG | $2,000 |
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