ESL One Cologne powered by Intel also known as the Cathedral of Counter-Strike takes place within the esteemed halls of the LANXESS arena on German soil once a year. Standing as a Masters Championship tournament and echoing years of rich history of Counter-Strike greatness, competitors make or break their dreams of being crowned world champions on the famed world stage. ESL One Cologne offers an opportunity for the world’s elite teams to compete for a range of treasures including a $1,000,000 prize pool, an Intel® Grand Slam contribution and a large portion of ESL Pro Tour points. Most importantly, for the victors they claim the deserving right to be recognized worldwide as Champions.