ESL Pro League Season 20 groups announced
This is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the CS2 world, where 32 teams will compete for a prize pool of $750,000.
Ukrainian players and teams are in the spotlight:
Ukrainian teams and players will be in the spotlight this season. NAVI ( Natus Vincere ) will meet Lynn Vision in the first match of Group A. This will be a key match for NAVI as the team seeks to consolidate its position among the world's CS2 elite. Ukrainian player R1nkle as part of NIP ( Ninjas in Pyjamas ) will take on Heroic in Group B, which promises to be a tense confrontation. And ENCE with sdy in its lineup will meet Team Liquid in the first match of Group D.
Tournament format:
- Group stage: 32 teams are divided into four groups, each with 8 teams. The teams will compete for the playoffs in the double elimination format. The group winners will go straight to the semifinals, while the rest of the teams will compete in the lower bracket for the right to continue their tournament journey.
- Playoffs: 16 teams will compete in the single elimination stage. After each match, the losers will leave the tournament, and the winners will move on to the final, which will be played in the bo5 format.
The schedule of matches in the opening week:
- Group A:
- NAVI vs. Lynn Vision
- FaZe Clan vs Sangal 1XBET
- FlyQuest vs Eternal Fire
- Heroic vs Ninjas in Pyjamas
- Group B:
- Team Spirit vs Wildcard Gaming
- MIBR vs 9z Team
- The MongolZ vs 3DMAX
- Movistar Koi vs G2 Esports
Group C:
Group D:
Events to expect:
- All matches will be streamed live from the Maltese resort of St. Julians, which will add a festive atmosphere to the tournament.
- Participants who fail to make it past the first round will get a last chance in the lower bracket.
This season of the ESL Pro League promises to be unforgettable, as the best teams in the world will compete for the championship and a huge prize pool.
