Complexity
Local Hero Invite
Monte
ESL WR Global
GamerLegion
ESL WR Global
Virtus.pro
ESL WR Global
Apeks
EU Qualifier
M80
NA Qualifier
BESTIA
SA Qualifier
The Mongolz
AS 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 19
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Qualifiers
Qualify to ESL Challenger Atlanta
EU
NA
SA
AS
- Open Qualifier: 14 - 15 NOVEMBER
- Closed Qualifier: 16 - 18 NOVEMBER
- 4 invited
- 4 via open qualifier
- 1 Team Advances to the Main Tournament
Movistar Riders
Invite
Apeks
Invite
FORZE
Open Qualifier
Pompa Team
Open Qualifier
FTW
Open Qualifier
PERA
Open Qualifier
Aurora Gaming
Open Qualifier
Team Space
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)
- 4 Team Double Elimination (AS)
- All matches Bo3
- 4 Teams advance to the Group Stage
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 19
prize pool
Prize money distribution
Total | $100,000 | |
1st | $50,000 | |
2nd | $20,000 | |
3rd - 4th | $10,000 | |
3rd - 4th | $10,000 | |
5th - 6th | $3,000 | |
5th - 6th | $3,000 | |
7th - 8th | $2,000 | |
7th - 8th | $2,000 |
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