Amazing year 2022 of Elisa Esports
This year, Elisa Esports have brought both Finnish and international CS:GO content for fans all over the world. In our broadcasts, we have witnessed competitive gaming as its best: Tight situations, great wins and heartbreaking losses. It all climaxed in November when together with amazing partners we hosted the Elisa Masters Espoo ‘22 tournament.
Our international Twitch channel ElisaEsports had 104 broadcast days and fans spent 215 100 000 minutes watching our content. During those broadcasts you sent over 500 000 chat messages! In our tournaments we had players participating from over 30 different countries.
Our Finnish broadcast team had over 180 broadcast days during 2022, and during those days everyone had chance to follow, for example, Elisa Open by Kotipizza seasons and RMR and Major -tournament. People spent over 87 000 000 minutes watching our Finnish streams on ElisaViihdeSport Twitch-channel and sent over 429 000 chat messages.
In November we had 12 A-tier teams in Finland during the Elisa Masters Espoo ‘22. In Espoo Metro Arena over 9000 CS:GO fans cheered for their favorite teams. The weekend in the Arena was full of priceless moments, on and off-stage.
Elisa Esports thanks fans, teams, partners and everyone who has been part of our journey this year. We already have big plans for the next year – Elisa Invitational and Elisa Open Suomi have already been announced, stay tuned for more!
Elisa Invitational CS:GO tournament series is back with the Winter edition! Elisa Invitational Winter 2023 will be played between qualified teams and some of the most prestigious invite teams in the world. The tournament starts on the 16th of January.
The next Elisa Invitational season will be played from the 16th of January to the 11th of March. Opening qualifiers will be played on the 10th of January, where 4 teams among 12 invites will get their spot in the Contenders stage. The invited teams will be announced closer to the event. Teams will compete for a total Prize Pool of $25,000 and a spot to an unannounced LAN event.
- Format
- Stage 1 – Qualifiers
- Stage 2 – Contenders
- January 16th – February 2nd
- Every week from Monday to Thursday
- Swiss Group (Round 1 and 2 BO1, rest of BO3) with 12 invite teams and 4 teams from the Open Qualifiers.
- The top 8 teams will advance to Stage 3, Main Swiss
- Stage 3 – Main Swiss
- February 6th – March 2nd
- Every week from Monday to Thursday
- Swiss Group (Best-of-3) with 8 invite teams and 8 teams from the Contenders
- The top 8 teams will secure spots in Stage 4, the Playoffs
- Stage 4 – Playoffs
- March 7th – March 11th
- Single-Elimination Bracket with 4 rounds of play: Opening Matches, Quarter Finals, Semi Finals, and Grand Finals
- 12 teams in total; 8 teams in the Opening Matches from Main Swiss, 4 teams invited straight to the Quarter Finals
- Prize pool
- 1st: $12,500 + spot to an unannounced LAN event
- 2nd: $3,500
- 3-4th: $1,500
- 5-8th: $1,000
- 9-12th: $500
- You can find more information about the tournament, as well as current esports news at elisaesports.com
- For the latest news regarding everything Elisa Esports, follow @elisaesports on Twitter and Instagram!
Elisa Masters Espoo ’22 Studio Phase is continuing today with Group B matches. You can follow the Studio Phase on Elisa Esports’ Twitch Channels.
All 12 teams will attend in Studio Phase, where 6 teams secure their place in the Arena. The Arena Phase will be played in front of a live audience at Espoo Metro Arena and will be also streamed on Twitch.
If you are looking for a Viewers Guide or Schedules, you’ll find them here: Elisa Masters Espoo ’22 Viewer’s Guide.
If you want to know what to do in the Arena besides enjoying the matches, you’ll find our partner booth information here: Elisa Masters Espoo ’22 is full of activities – Here’s a list of Partner Booths!
Arriving to the Espoo Metro Arena
Espoo Metro Areena is located to Urheilupuistontie 3, 02200 Espoo. You can arrive by public transportation or by your own car.
Public transportation
Easiest way to find the best option for public transportation is to use HSL Route planner.
The closest metro station to Espoo Metro Arena is Urheilupuisto station, and it’s about 500 meters away from the arena.
The local buses which go by the Metro Arena:
114 Tapiola (M)-Leppävaara
115 Tapiola (M)-Mankkaa
119 Tapiola-Niittykumpu
Own car
If you plan to arrive with your own car, please notice that there is a limited amount of parking space available. The parking during the event is free.
Entering to the Espoo Metro Arena
Remember to get your tickets before arriving at Espoo Metro Arena! Unfortunately, we don’t sell tickets at the doors, but you can buy the ticket with your phone. Get your ticket here: elisamasters.com.
Lower Seat, Drinking Seat, and Floor Seat tickets– use the main entrance.
Legendary and Premium VIP tickets – use the club doors.
Take your ticket ready when entering to the Metro Arena, and prepare for security check.
All visitors must be prepared to show the contents of their bag at the gate/entrance. Prohibited objects, substances, and foods/drinks are removed at the doors during the entrance inspection. By leaving prohibited items at home, you speed up the operation of the security check significantly.
There is a cloakroom available for the visitors (3€/customer).
During the event, the Restaurants and Bars of Metro Arena will be serving you.
See you in the Espoo Metro Arena!
Elisa Masters Espoo ‘22 is right around the corner, and soon the Espoo Metro Arena looks like nothing before – it will be full of esports enthusiasts and CS:GO fans. We want to make sure that everyone enjoys every minute of the event and our partners help us by bringing lots of activities to the Arena.
ENCE
The big ENCE booth is near the main entrance and it is open to visitors during the whole event. The whole booth is branded to ENCE’s and their partners’ colors, and there is lot to do for the whole event!
There is multiple PC gaming stations where visitors can try their CS:GO skills with different challenges and there is a chance to win amazing prizes. Also the ENCE Shop is open throughout the event.
With the cherry on the top, on Saturday there will be a meet n’ greet with ENCE Academy team and ENCE’s main CS:GO roster where you can get a pic and a signature from your favorite players. The schedule for the meet & greet will be announced later, so stay tuned.
VILPE
We all know that people from VILPE are true esports fans, and you can meet them at Elisa Masters Espoo ‘22. At their booth you can find a photography wall where you can take your perfect event photos. CS Keisari is also found at VILPE’s booth, and they bring you a chance to win CS:GO Skins by playing skinpong! CS Keisari also provides thundersticks for visitors so we all can make some noice!
City of Espoo
Get to know the city of Espoo and the Finnish esports history.
HAVU & Kotipizza
HAVU and Kotipizza have joined forces for Elisa Masters Espoo ‘22, and together they bring a lot of activities for the visitors! During the happy hour you can spin the Kotipizza’s Pizzaroulette and win prizes, meet and challenge HAVU’s influencers in 1 vs 1 games and meet HAVU CS:GO team in a meet & greet. The schedule for meet & greet will be announced later.
Incoach
At the Incoach’s booth you get the best tips for gaming from professional coaches, and you can challenge the coach or your friend in 1 vs 1 games. There’s also a CS:GO time challenge, and the winner gets a trophy home!
Keenetic
Enjoy the great atmosphere and take a minute to chill at Keenetic lounge!
KAMK.GG
KAMK’s booth is a perfect place whether you want to challenge your friends or you just need a place to relax: KAMK is offering a full 1v1 challenge setup where you can play a friendly CS:GO matchup or try their luck at the official Surfshark 1v1 Tournament on Saturday. On Sunday there is a chance to challenge special guests in games!
Also the Aim Lab Challenge will be running continuously during venue opening hours, and those with the highest score at the end of each day have the opportunity to win product carepackages from KAMK’s partners.
If you need to relax a bit, KAMK is offering a relaxed console gaming zone provided by Genelec, which includes a comfortable couch, immersive speaker setup and PS5.
Those who participate in any of KAMK.GG activities have a chance to win amazing prizes throughout the event weekend. Also visitors can learn more about one of Europe’s-only full BBA degrees offered in Esports Business at Kajaani University of Applied Sciences!
Omnia
In Espoo Metro Arena you have a chance to learn more about Omnia and the possibilities to study there. You can challenge Omnia’s students on 1v1 CS:GO matches.
Nokia
Nokia brings Nokia Student Network Hackathon finals to Elisa Masters Espoo ‘22. The 24-hour event will start at 17.00 on 18 November at Metro Arena. The competing teams are creating solutions for a new challenge. The themes of the challenges lay in our responsibility to develop technology to address the world’s challenges.
Kitchen Joy
Prepare your tastebuds for incredible flavors, because Kitchen Joy is coming to Metro Arena with tasty Thai Cubes. Try different kinds of Thai Cubes and find your favorite!
Kotipizza on tuonut herkullisen lisän lähetyksiimme jo pitkään. Herkullinen yhteistyö jatkuu myös Elisa Masters Espoo ‘22 -tapahtuman merkeissä, ja Kotipizza on tapahtumassa mukana Kotipizzan ja HAVUn yhteisellä pisteellä.
– Olemme olleet jo hyvän aikaa todistamassa e-urheilun positiivista kasvua ja kehitystä aitiopaikalta. Kumppanuutemme Elisa Esportsin kanssa saa kuluvan vuoden kliimaksinsa Elisa Masterseissa, jossa tulemme olemaan varsin maukkaasti mestoilla kohtaamassa e-urheiluyleisöä kasvokkain, hehkuttaa Rainer Linqvist, Markkinointijohtaja, Kotipizza Group.
Kotipizzan ja HAVUn yhteisellä pisteellä on HAVUn merch-myyntiä, 1on1-pelailua, mahdollisuus pyöräyttää Kotipizzan Pizzapyörää ja lisäksi HAVUn CS:GO-pelaajien meet & greet, jonka ajankohta varmistuu vielä myöhemmin.
– Kotipizza on toiminut pitkään yhtenä merkittävimmistä kotimaisista e-urheilua tukevista toimijoista ja olen erittäin iloinen, että pystymme Elisa Masters -tapahtuman kautta laajentamaan yhteistyötämme. Tapahtuma tarjoaa varmasti maukkaita hetkiä koko skenelle, iloitsee Teemu Koski, Head of Elisa Esports.
Elisa Masters Espoo ’22 on jo aivan nurkan takana, joten jos et ole hankkinut lippujasi vielä, klikkaa itsesi lippukauppaan ja tule nauttimaan huikeista otteluista paikan päälle!
Elisa Masters Espoo ’22 -tapahtumassa Marketing Finland & SPOT ry järjestävät Gaming & esport mahdollisuutena -seminaarin, joka tutustuttaa osallistujat pelimarkkinnoinnin logiikkaan, malleihin sekä vastuullisuuskysymyksiin.
Seminaari on täydellinen tilaisuus tutustua markkinoinnin ja myynnin mahdollisuuksiin e-urheilussa, ja konkreettisia esimerkkejä siitä esittelee Kotipizza, Berner ja Heet Gaming. Ilmoittaudu nopeasti, sillä paikkoja on rajallinen määrä ja ne täyttyvät nopeasti! Seminaarin hinta on Marketing Finlandin & SPOTin jäsenille 40 €, muille 80 €. Seminaarin paikkana on Metro Areenan Clubi Aula, ja se järjestetään perjantaina 18.11. klo 11.00 – 15.30.
Ilmoittaudu seminaariin täällä.
Seminaarin ohjelma:
11.00 Pelimaailman mahdollisuudet & Gaming Demystifying tutkimus, Riikka-Maria Lemminki Marketing Finland
11.30 Pelimarkkinoinnin ekosysteemi Suomessa, case Elisa, Teemu Koski
12.00 Lounas
12.30 Kiinnostava kohderyhmä haltuun, Case Kotipizza, Rainer Lindqvist
13.30 Authentic, sustainable and prosperous international collaborations, Tim Buysse HEET Gaming x Gytautas Narkus Surfshark
14.30 Bränditunnettuuden kasvattaminen, case XZ, Laura Pyykönen, Berner
15.30 Tutustuminen pelimaailmaan, Elisa Masters tapahtuma alkaa
Yksi viikonloppu. Huipputiimejä ympäri maailman. Innokkaita CS-faneja katsomot täynnä. Suomen suurimman e-urheilutapahtuman järjestäminen ja onnistumisen varmistaminen vaatii suuren määrän eri alojen osaajia. OP Kevytyrittäjä -palvelu on jo pitkään ollut Elisa Esportsin yhteistyökumppani, ja toimii myös Elisa Masters Espoo ‘22 -tapahtuman kumppanina.
– E-urheilun ympärillä toimii valtava määrä eri alojen osaajia aina pelaajista selostajiin ja graafikoista teknikoihin. OP -kevytyrittäjä -palvelulle on luonnollista olla tukemassa näitä tekijöitä, jotka pääsevät tekemään intohimostaan ammatin, kuvailee Anton Jussila, Product Owner, OP Kevytyrittäjä.
– Olen itse päässyt tekemään omasta unelmastani totta Elisa Esportsin myötä, ja on aina mahtavaa päästä työskentelemään sellaisten ihmisten kanssa, jotka ovat yhtä innostuneita e-urheilusta kuin itse olen. Olemme erittäin iloisia siitä, että OP Kevytyrittäjä -palvelu näkyy myös marraskuussa Elisa Masters ‘22 -tapahtumassa, intoilee Teemu Koski, Head of Elisa Esports.
Elisa Esportsilta löytyy omasta takaa monia osaajia, mutta jättitapahtumaa varten hyödynnämme myös paljon freelancereita varmistaaksemme laadukkaan toteutuksen. Kevytyrittäjänä on helppoa keskittyä työn tekemiseen ja siitä nauttimiseen.
– Elisa Esports tarjoaa loistavan kentän työllistyä e-urheilun parissa, samalla kun OP Kevytyrittäjä -palvelu hoitaa näiden osaajien puolesta ikävät paperityöt, jotta heille jää enemmän aikaa ja energiaa itse työn tekemiseen, kehuu Anton Jussila, Product Owner, OP Kevytyrittäjä.
Yhteistyön kunniaksi OP Kevytyrittäjä arpoo Elisa Masters Espoo ‘22 –lippupaketin, johon sisältyy 2 kappaletta 3-päivän permantolippuja (pe-su) sekä majoitus Hotelli Matsissa (pe-ma) sekä matkat Suomen sisällä. Arvontaan voi osallistua Elisa Esportsin Twitterissä (@ElisaEsportsFI) ja Instagramissa (@elisaesports). Arvonta päättyy 1.11.2022 ja voittajalle ilmoitetaan henkilökohtaisesti.
Hotel Matts is the official accomodation partner of the Elisa Masters Espoo ‘22 tournament. Hotel Matts is located in Matinkylä, just three minutes metro ride from Espoo Metro Arena.
Ensure your good night sleep in soft beds and wake up for tasty breakfast. Hotel Matts has both hotel rooms and apartments for a shorter or longer stay. Restaurant Freja offers delicacies made from fresh ingredients in a chic atmosphere. If you arrive by car, you can park at an affordable price in hotel car park.
– Hotel Matts has perfect conditions for everyone arriving to Elisa Masters. The modern look of the rooms and great location ensures that everyone can fully enjoy their weekend in Espoo, Teemu Koski, Head of Elisa Esports.
Hotel Matts offers esports fans –15% accomodation discount from the daily price for bookings 16.-20.11.2022. Book from the Hotel Matts website with the code ALLESPORTS.
Book now from HERE.
Elisa Masters Espoo ‘22 is coming closer and we know that all of you are eager to know who you will be seeing in Metro Areena 18.-20.11.2022. We promise, you do not have to wait for too long, but let’s take a look at the teams that have already been announced!
INVITED: ENCE
As the event was announced in June, at the same time was announced our 1st invite team ENCE. ENCE is currently holding #16 in the world rankings and they are preparing for the Legends stage of the Major tournament in Rio. After the Majors, we will be seeing the team in Espoo!
QUALIFIED: HEET
The 1st qualified team for Elisa Masters was discovered in July when HEET secured the win of the Elisa Invitational Spring 2022. HEET is currently holding #30 in the world rankings, and Masters will be a great place for them to show how HEETED CS:GO can get.
INVITED: BIG
The 2nd invite team announced was BIG. They are currently holding #17 in the world rankings, and the team will also be seen in Rio Majors, as they start their Major tournament from Challengers stage. BIG is a familiar name in S-tier tournaments and we can not wait to see them play in Espoo.
INVITED: MOUZ
Believe it or not, we did not need any cheese to lure MOUZ to Elisa Masters as our 3rd invite team. The German-based MOUZ has been in the top 4 in multiple ESL Pro League Seasons, and they will also be attending to Rio Major tournament. MOUZ is currently holding #8 in the world rankings and will be one of the most interesting teams to follow in Elisa Masters Espoo ‘22.
INVITED: FNATIC
This orange-black colored organization was the first to win three Major tournaments: DreamHack Winter 2013, ESL One: Katowice 2015, and ESL One: Cologne 2015, and they will of course also be seen in Rio. Our 4th announced invite team was no one else than fnatic, and they are currently holding #18 in the world rankings.
INVITED: ASTRALIS
Our 5th invite team is 4-time back-to-back-to-back Major Champion Astralis. A few years back the Danish star was feared by everyone as they won basically every event they attended. The team is still strong, currently holding #11 in the world rankings. They also have a fun connection to Finland: The name “Astralis” originally belonged to a Finnish Counter-Strike team.
It’s still 4 weeks before the teams arrive in Finland, and we have 3 more invite teams to announce. Soon we will also find out which teams qualify from Elisa Fall Invitational, as the Playoffs start 24th of October.
Elisa Masters Espoo ‘22 is an S-Tier event and we are going to see many TOP30 teams in Espoo. We want to ensure that they will have the best gaming gear available – and that is why we are partnering with ASUS ROG to provide the best kind of equipment for players.
– Esports is in ASUS ROG’s DNA. Over the last 15 years we have been committed to support the esports community in Finland, including our own standalone ROG Tournament initiative with its home at Assembly in Helsinki. To honor the esports community’s passion for performance hardware we have continued with our endeavour to develop the best gaming products in the market, says Lovisa Boström, Marketing Specialist, ASUS ROG Nordic.
ASUS ROG products are targeted to esports use, and Republic of Gamers is world’s leading gaming gear manufacturer. As Elisa Masters Espoo ‘22 is the biggest CS:GO tournament that has been seen in Finland, it’s important that everything from venue to equipments are high quality.
– ASUS ROG products are known by every gamer, and we are proud to have them as our event partner for Elisa Masters Espoo ’22. As we want to provide awesome event for the audience, we also want to make sure that players have everything they need, Teemu Koski, Head of Elisa Esports.
– We’re very excited to be partnering up with Elisa Masters Espoo ’22 to provide the event with state of the art Gaming PCs and 360Hz Monitors to enable a top tier gaming experience in Espoo, Lovisa Boström, Marketing Specialist, ASUS ROG Nordic.
