Epicbet Open #1 CS2 Preview: Format, Roster, Prize Pool, and Schedule for Day 1

The first matches of Epicbet Open #1 will take place tomorrow. The event format, participant list, prize pool distribution, and schedule for the first day of competition are detailed below.
Format and Dates
Epicbet Open #1 will take place online from June 29 to July 5. A total of 12 teams will participate in the tournament, 4 of which were invited directly to the main stage. In the first stage, the teams will be divided into two equal groups and will first play best-of-1 matches, followed by best-of-3 matches. The playoffs will use a single-elimination system, with matches played to two wins.
List of Participants
Teams that received invitations to the playoffs
- KOLESIE
- ex-TNC Esport
- Honvéd Esport
- Diamant Esports
Teams starting in the group stage
- Phantom Academy
- eSuba
- LPH Gaming
- team TeeShine
- Spirit Esports
- bullpeek
- mXm
- DH Premium
Prize Pool Distribution
A total of $10,000 will be awarded as part of Epicbet Open #1.
- 1st place — $6,000;
- 2nd place — $2,000;
- 3rd–4th place — $1,000.
Schedule for the First Day of Play
June 29, times are in Moscow time.
- 6:30 p.m. — Phantom Academy vs. Bullpeek;
- 6:30 p.m. — DH Premium vs. mXm.
Where to watch Epicbet Open #1
- English-language broadcast: Twitch.
Photo — AR3NA.


