ESL Pro League Season 23
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The ESL Pro League Season 23 is one of the premier global competitions for Counter-Strike 2 in 2026, bringing together the elite professional teams to compete for a total prize pool of one million dollars.
This edition has seen an update in its system by moving the finals to an indoor venue (Annexet Arena in Stockholm) and adding a match for third place, alongside relying on online stages for qualifying teams.
Format
Playoffs Format: A single-elimination bracket where losing means elimination.
Match Structure: All tournament matches are contested as Best-of-3 (Bo3), with the sole exception of the Grand Final.
The Championship Match: The Grand Final features a grueling Best-of-5 (Bo5) series to determine the ultimate winner.