The anticipated return of ESL Pro League’s live audience will commence in Stockholm, Sweden at Annexet on March 13-15, 2026.
The playoffs will feature 8 of the world’s best teams as they compete for the lion’s share of the $1,000,000 in Total Winnings and the iconic ESL Pro League trophy. The event will furthermore count towards the ESL Grand Slam race for a chance to win $1,000,000.
“We’re excited to bring ESL Pro League back to this setting, as Counter-Strike is best played in front of a live audience when the stakes are at their highest, and the trophy needs to be hoisted,” said Marc Winther, Director Esports - Counter-Strike at ESL FACEIT Group.
“Stockholm and Counter-Strike are the perfect match filled with a rich history together. We’ll be looking forward to welcoming the community to experience the rawness of ESL Pro League."
The playoffs will feature all matches in best-of-three format and played in front of a live audience, including a best-of-three third place decider match prior to the best-of-five Grand Final on the Sunday.
The Counter-Strike Network will come to life in front of a large audience of passionate fans for the first time since 2019. Join us to witness the action LIVE and take witness to the legacy of ESL Pro League.
| Friday, March 13 | Saturday, March 14 | Sunday, March 15 |
| Quarterfinal #1 Quarterfinal #2 Quarterfinal #3 Quarterfinal #4 |
Semifinal #1 Semifinal #2 |
Third Place Decider Grand Final |
Seating Chart
Ingressos
Tickets for ESL Pro League Season 23 will be going live on December 12 at 16:00 CET. To purchase tickets, head over to the official ESL Pro League Season 23 website.
Premium Tickets starting at 365€ for 3-day admission:
- Premium seat with best viewing angle closer to the stage
- Includes the EPL+ Upgrade
- Early Access to the venue
- Goodie Bag which includes:
- ESL Pro League Season 23 T-Shirt
- ESL Pro League Season 23 Event Coin
- ESL Classic Drawstring Bag
- Randomised Player Autograph powered by Kolex
General Admission Tickets starting at 228€ for 3-day addmission:
- Access to the General Event Seating
EPL+ Upgrade starting at 91€:
- Early Access to the venue
- Goodie Bag which includes:
- ESL Pro League Season 23 T-Shirt
- ESL Pro League Season 23 Event Coin
- ESL Classic Drawstring Bag
- Randomised Player Autograph powered by Kolex
Outro
We’re looking forward to a full year of ESL Pro League played live in front of a crowd - from Season 23 in Stockholm to Season 24 at the Spodek Arena in Katowice, Poland (read more about Season 24 here). Also make sure to sign up for our newsletter and follow ESLCS on X, Instagram, and Facebook, to not miss a beat for anything Counter-Strike related.