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ESL Pro League Season 22: Teams, Format, Schedule, Results, and More

ESL Pro League Season 22: Teams, Format, Schedule, Results, and More

Counter-Strike 2

Ganesh Jadhav

23 Sep, 2025, 13:19

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Last updated: 1 May, 2026, 01:12

Starting September 28th, Stockholm will host 24 CS2 teams for the 22nd Edition of ESL Pro League. Here's a look at everything you need to know about the tournament.

Teams and Format

ESL Pro League Season 22 will feature three stages:

Stage 1

  • Will feature the qualifier teams and the bottom VRS Global teams.

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FURIAG2 EsportsGamerLegionHEROIC
3DMAXVirtus.ProAstralisB8 (ECL S49 Europe)
NRG (ECL S49 North America)Fluxo (ECL S49 South America)Lynn Vision Gaming (ECL S49 Asia)Rooster (ECL S49 Oceania)
Team Next Level (European Qualifier)M80 (North America Qualifier)Legacy (South America Qualifier)HOTU (Asian Qualifier)

  • 16-team Swiss bracket
  • Bo3 games
  • 8 teams qualify for Stage 2

Stage 2

  • 8 directly invited teams + 8 teams qualified via Stage 1

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Team VitalityMOUZTeam SpiritThe MongolZ
Team FalconsAurora GamingFaZe ClanNatus Vincere

  • 16-team Swiss bracket
  • Bo3 games
  • 8 teams qualify for Playoffs

Playoffs

  • 8-team Single-Elimination Bracket
  • Bo3 games
  • Bo5 Grand Finals

Schedule and Results

The tournament kicks off September 28th and will conclude on October 12th.

  • Saturday, September 28th - Thursday, October 2nd: Stage 1
  • Friday, October 3rd - Tuesday, October 7th: Stage 2
  • Thursday, October 9th: Quarterfinals
  • Friday, October 10th: Quarterfinals
  • Saturday, October 11th: Semifinals
  • Sunday, October 12th: Grand Finals

Follow Strafe for round-by-round fixtures, results and a detailed localized schedule.

Major on the Line

With the invites for the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 going out on October 8th, ESL Pro League Season 22’s Stage 1 will be crucial for the teams and their invitation.

While most of the teams competing in the tournament have already qualified for the Major, an undefeated run can help teams skip a stage.

With the major inching ever closer, the rest of the teams that do not necessarily play for the VRS points will try to straighten out their mistakes and clean up their game plans before entering the last stages of competition.

Moreover, with the majority of Big Dogs present, ESL Pro League will be a slug fest for teams to display their dominance.

Where to Watch

Can The MongolZ win another S-tier trophy? Is FURIA a top contender now? Will Team Vitality bounce back? Can G2 Esports tango with the top teams? Who will Twistzz replace on FaZe?

Watch ESL Pro League Season 22 live on Twitch | YouTube for all the answers.

Follow ESL Pro League Season 22 on Strafe for live score, latest news and more.

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