As a seasoned CS:GO enthusiast with over a decade of watching professional Counter-Strike, I can confidently say that ESL Pro League Season 20 is shaping up to be an unmissable event for any fan. The $750,000 prize pool and the opportunity to earn valuable BLAST Premier points make it a must-watch for teams aiming to secure their place at the World Final.
For enthusiasts of Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), there’s no let-up as 32 top-tier teams from around the globe face off for three weeks starting in September at the ESL Pro League Season 20. This live event is set to take place at the InterContinental Malta in Saint Julian’s, Malta, with a staggering prize pool of $750,000 at stake.
Gather with us, CS:2 enthusiasts who love esports, as we clarify all the essential details regarding ESL Pro League Season 20. We’ll cover where you can catch the live action, the teams participating, tournament format, schedule, how the prize money is distributed, and even provide insights into the initial matchups!
ESL Pro League Season 20 Format, Schedule & Prizes
Clearly visible in the image, the ESL Pro League Season 20 boasts an impressive prize fund of $750,000. The victor stands to receive $170,000 and 2,000 BLAST Premier points, which are crucial for teams aiming to secure a spot at the World Final later in the year.
The event runs from 3 to 22 September 2024 and features both a Group Stage and a Playoffs Stage.
The ESL Pro League Season 20 kicks off with four groups following a triple-elimination format. Each group has eight competing teams, and every match is best-of-three (BO3). The top team in each group moves forward to the Quarterfinals, while the second-place teams progress to the High Seed Round of 12 in the playoffs. The third-placed teams also advance to the High Seed Round of 16, whereas the fourth-placed teams make it to the Low Seed Round of 16. All other teams are eliminated from the tournament.
In this tournament setup, the structure is streamlined, featuring a straightforward single-elimination bracket. Each contest within the bracket is a best-of-three series, except for the final matchup, which is a best-of-five showdown.
In simple terms, the matches for groups A and B begin on September 3rd, 2024, while those for groups C and D start a week later, on September 10th, 2024. The playoffs will happen during the last week, culminating in the grand finale on Sunday, September 22nd, 2024.
ESL Pro League S20 Teams, Groups & Matchups
Previously in June, we shared the official division of teams for the ESL Pro League Season 20. Now, we have the details about the initial match-ups for each group. Here they are:
Group A Opening Matches
- HEROIC vs. NIP
- FaZe Clan vs. Sangal
- FlyQuest vs. Eternal Fire
- NAVI vs. Lynn Vision
Group B Opening Matches
- G2 Esports vs. KOI
- Team Spirit vs. Wildcard
- MIBR vs. 9z Team
- The MongolZ vs. 3DMAX
Group C Opening Matches
- MOUZ vs. Rooster
- Astralis vs. Fnatic
- Imperial Esports vs. BIG
- M80 vs. Complexity
Group D Opening Matches
- Team Vitality vs. ATOX Esports
- RED Canids vs. Virtus.pro
- FURIA vs. Team Falcons
- Team Liquid vs. ENCE
How To Watch ESL Pro League Season 20
Even if you can’t make it to Malta, you can watch all the ESL Pro League Season 20 action live from the comfort of your own home. Use the official ESLCS Twitch channel to watch all the live streams from the event and catch up with highlights and videos via the official ESL Counter-Strike YouTube channel. We’ve embedded the main ESLCS Twitch channel below for your viewing convenience.
I’m really looking forward to finding out who will emerge victorious in ESL Pro League Season 20. Will last year’s winners, MOUZ, prove their dominance again? Could Team Spirit maintain their impressive performance from Betboom Dacha Belgrade #2 and dominate the competition? Will FaZe Clan bounce back from their recent setbacks? Time will tell, but I suspect we might see either NAVI or Team Vitality in the final showdown!
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2024-09-02 11:43