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ESL Pro League Season 19: Format, Groups, Schedule and more
Kaustavmani Choudhury
18 Mar, 2024, 13:43
|Last updated: 10 Apr, 2025, 06:16
The competitive arena of Counter-Strike 2 ignites once more as ESL Pro League Season 19 prepares to kick off on April 23rd, 2024. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the InterContinental Malta, this prestigious tournament promises an electrifying showcase of skill and strategy.
With 32 elite teams vying for glory, the stakes are higher than ever as they compete for the coveted title of Pro League Champions and a substantial prize pool totaling $750,000.
As anticipation builds and fans eagerly await the action, let's delve into the format, schedule, and all the exciting details surrounding this highly anticipated event.
Format:
The ESL Pro League Season 19 features a dynamic group stage format designed to test the mettle of the participating teams.
- Divided into four triple-elimination groups, each comprising eight formidable squads, the competition is fierce from the outset.
- All matches within the group stage are contested as Bo3 encounters, ensuring a rigorous assessment of skill and strategy.
- As the dust settles, the top four teams from each group emerge triumphant, securing their passage to the playoffs.
- Group stage winners directly advance to the Quarterfinals.
- While the runners-up progress to the Round of 12 as the High Seeds.
- Third-place finishers from each group also secure a spot in the Round of 16 as High Seeds.
- Finally, the fourth-place teams enter as Low Seeds in the Round of 16.
- The playoffs intensify the action with a single-elimination bracket, where every match is played as a Bo3 series.
- The pinnacle of the tournament, the Grand Final, unfolds in a gripping Bo5 showdown, determining the ultimate victor of ESL Pro League Season 19.
The Groups:
The 32 participating teams have been divided into four groups of eight teams each, as given below:
Group A:
- FaZe Clan
- Imperial Esports
- Eternal Fire
- Astralis
- Virtus.pro
- Fnatic
- 3DMAX
- SAW
Cloud9 has withdrawn from ESL Pro League Season 19, and their spot has been given to SAW.
Group B:
- Team Vitality
- Sharks Esports
- BetBoom Team
- M80
- Team Falcons
- The MongolZ
- TYLOO
- G2 Esports
Group C:
- MOUZ
- Bad News Kangaroos
- GamerLegion
- ENCE
- FURIA Esports
- Team Liquid
- FORZE Esports
- Monte
Group D:
- Complexity Gaming
- Pera Esports
- HEROIC
- Ninjas in Pyjamas
- BIG
- BOSS
- FlyQuest
- Natus Vincere
Opening Matches and Schedule:
Starting on the 23rd of April, Pro League Season 19 will kick off with the matches from Group A and Group B.
April 23
- 1:30 pm CEST | 4:30 am PDT
- 4:30 pm CEST | 7:30 am PDT
- 7:30 pm CEST | 10:30 am PDT
April 24
- 1:30 pm CEST | 4:30 am PDT
April 30
- 1:30 pm CEST | 4:30 am PDT
- 4:30 pm CEST | 7:30 am PDT
- 7:30 pm CEST | 10:30 am PDT
May 1
- 1:30 pm CEST | 4:30 am PDT
The Group Stage will continue till May 5th, with all days following the same scheduling format. the Playoffs will start from May 7th.
Where to Watch
ESL Pro League Season 19 will be broadcast live on their official Twitch channel, as well as on ESL’s own platform. The matches will be divided between the A and B Streams.
Twitch A Stream | Twitch B Stream
The Playoffs will be broadcast on the A Stream on both sources.
The Talent:
Follow the official ESL Counter-Strike account on X (formerly Twitter) for updates.
You can also follow along with the action on the official Strafe Android and iOS apps, as well as the Strafe site.
As the countdown to ESL Pro League Season 19 commences, anticipation surges among fans worldwide. Whether you're cheering for seasoned veterans or underdog challengers, the excitement is palpable.
So, mark your calendars, set your reminders, and join us as we witness the drama, triumphs, and heart-stopping moments that define the pinnacle of Counter-Strike 2 competition.
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