ESL Challenger League Season 52: Europe – Cup #1 Preview: Format, Participants, Schedule
The first matches of ESL Challenger League Season 52: Europe – Cup #1 kick off tomorrow. The event format, list of participants, prize pool distribution, and schedule for the first day of play are detailed below.
Tournament Format
The tournament will take place from July 12 to 14. A total of 16 teams will participate in this online event. The main stage of the tournament will follow a single-elimination format, with all matches played in a best-of-3 series. The strongest roster at the end of the competition will advance to the regional finals, where it will face off against other teams for an invite to ESL Pro League Season 25.
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List of Participants
- Atreides
- BRUTE
- Bushido Wildcats
- Entropy Gaming
- Fnatic
- GenOne
- HOTU
- IC Academy
- Just Players
- Misa Esports
- MOUZ NXT
- Noir Verse
- QUAZAR
- SPARTA Esports
- The Last Resort
- Vexar
Prize Pool Distribution
In total, teams will compete for $7,000 at ESL Challenger League Season 52: Europe - Cup #1.
- 1st place — $4,000 and a spot in the regional finals;
- 2nd place — $2,000;
- 3rd place — $1,000.
Schedule for the First Day of Play
July 12, times listed in Moscow time.
- 4:00 p.m. — HOTU vs. Vexar.
- 4:00 p.m. — BRUTE vs. IC Academy.
- 4:00 p.m. — Fnatic vs. Misa Esports.
- 4:00 p.m. — The Last Resort vs. QUAZAR.
- 4:00 p.m. — Atreides vs. Just Players.
- 4:00 p.m. — GenOne vs. Entropy Gaming.
- 4:00 p.m. — SPARTA Esports vs. Noir Verse.
- 4:00 p.m. — MOUZ NXT vs. Bushido Wildcats.
Where to Watch ESL Challenger League Season 52: Europe - Cup #1
- Broadcast in English:
Photo — ESL.
