Elisa Masters Espoo 2023 returns again — Elisa to co-operation agreement with the City of Espoo

9.6.2023 - 11:57

Elisa has signed a co-operation agreement with the City of Espoo. The agreement brings the Elisa Masters Espoo 2023 event to the Espoo Metro Arena on November 29 – December 3, 2023. The event gathers together esports enthusiasts, professionals and spectators from around the world. The first Elisa Masters Espoo event organized last year was a success, and it gathered more than 8,000 visitors to the venue.

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Elisa Masters Espoo will be held for the second time at the Espoo Metro Arena on November 29 – December 3, 2023. The event will feature a total of eight top teams, who will claim their place either by invitation or based on their previous success. In the upcoming event, both GamerLegion, who triumphed in the Elisa Invitational Winter 2023 season and secured the second spot in the Major tournament, as well as the yet-to-be-decided winner of the ongoing Elisa Invitational Spring 2023 season, will be among the competing teams. In addition, the event will also feature the Finnish Champion, who will be determined in the Elisa Esports eSM 2023 tournament held in August.

“Elisa Masters succeeded in establishing its position as one of the flagship events in the Counter-Strike competitive calendar. We are excited to be able to expand our partnership with the City of Espoo and continue to strengthen the esports culture. The event offers an exceptional opportunity for Finnish talent to shine on a global level”, says Mika Lepistö, Director of New Business Development and Partnerships at Elisa.

Elisa Masters Espoo 2023 starts on November 29th with the Studio Phase. The Group Decider matches and Playoffs can be followed live at the Espoo Metro Arena on December 1 – 3, 2023. Elisa brings its game and technology innovations as well as a fast 5G network connection to the event, which guarantees an engaging and unforgettable experience for visitors on site and viewers following from home.

The City of Espoo, known for its vibrant and tech-savvy community, is looking forward to organizing a groundbreaking esports event in co-operation with Elisa. The co-operation emphasizes the city’s commitment to promoting technology, innovation, and a dynamic environment for esports enthusiasts and consumers.

“Esports is an important part of digital culture and the spearhead of game culture. For Espoo, it is important not only to have a successful and communal experience in the event itself, but also to reach a wide player community and create links for players to esports clubs, education and working life. This is part of our work to develop the gaming industry cluster in Espoo”, commented Mervi Heinaro, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, Sports and Culture, at the City of Espoo.

The previous Elisa Masters Espoo event was held in November 2022, and it received overflowing praise as a stage for high-level esports competition. The event brought together esports enthusiasts, professionals, and spectators from around the world. The success of the Elisa Masters Espoo 2022 event laid the foundation for the starting partnership with the City of Espoo.

Elisa Masters Espoo 2023 in a nutshell:

  • Elisa Masters brings the world’s top players to Espoo
  • The group matches will be played in the Studio Phase on November 29 – 30, 2023
    • Two four-team Double Elimination brackets (opening matches Best-of-1, rest Best-of-3)
    • The two best teams in the groups advance directly to the Playoffs
  • Group Decider matches and Playoffs will be played in front of the crowd at Espoo Metro Arena on December 1 – 3, 2023
    • One four-team Single Elimination bracket (Best-of-3)
  • Teams:
    • GamerLegion (Elisa Invitational Winter 2023)
    • Winner of Elisa Invitational Spring 2023
    • Winner of Elisa Esports eSM 2023
    • 5 invite teams
  • $200,000 prize pool
  • The event is not recommended for family’s youngest
  • Tickets and more info about the tournament can be found at elisamasters.com

Tickets: elisamasters.com
The tournament can be followed in English from Elisa Esports’ Twitch channel twitch.tv/elisaesports
For the latest news regarding everything Elisa Esports, follow @elisaesports on Twitter and Instagram!

Elisa on solminut yhteistyösopimuksen Espoon kaupungin kanssa, ja sen myötä Espoon Metro Areenalla järjestetään Elisa Masters Espoo 2023 -tapahtuma marras-joulukuussa 2023. Tapahtuma kokoaa yhteen e-urheilun harrastajat, ammattilaiset ja katsojat ympäri maailmaa. Viime vuonna järjestetty ensimmäinen Elisa Masters Espoo -tapahtuma oli menestys, ja se keräsi yli 8000 kävijää paikan päälle.

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Counter-Striken huipputurnaus Elisa Masters Espoo järjestetään toisen kerran Espoon Metro Areenalla marras-joulukuussa 2023. Tapahtumassa nähdään yhteensä kahdeksan huippujoukkuetta, jotka lunastavat paikkansa joko kutsuilla tai kilpailumenestyksen perusteella. Talvella pelatun Elisa Invitational Winter 2023 -kauden voittaja ja Major-huipputurnauksessa toiselle sijalle yltänyt GamerLegion, sekä parhaillaan pelattavan Spring 2023 -kauden voittaja tullaan näkemään Elisa Masters Espoo 2023 -tapahtumassa. Lisäksi paikkansa tapahtumaan lunastaa elokuussa Assemblyillä Elisa Esports eSM 2023 -turnauksessa ratkaistava suomenmestari.

“Elisa Masters onnistui kertaheitolla vakiinnuttamaan asemansa yhtenä e-urheilukalenterin lippulaivatapahtumista. Olemme innoissamme voidessamme laajentaa kumppanuuttamme Espoon kaupungin kanssa ja jatkaa e-urheilukulttuurin vahvistamista. Tapahtuma tarjoaa poikkeuksellisen mahdollisuuden suomalaisille lahjakkuuksille loistaa maailmanlaajuisella tasolla”, sanoo Mika Lepistö, Elisan uusien liiketoimintojen kehitys- ja kumppanuusjohtaja.

Elisa Masters Espoo 2023 käynnistyy marraskuun 29. päivänä studiovaiheella, ja otteluita voi seurata paikan päällä Espoon Metro Areenalla 1.– 3. joulukuuta 2023. Elisa tuo tapahtumaan peli- ja teknologiainnovaatiotaan sekä nopean 5G-verkkoyhteyden, jotka takaavat mukaansatempaavan ja unohtumattoman kokemuksen sekä paikan päällä oleville vierailijoille että verkon välityksellä seuraaville katsojille.

Elinvoimaisesta ja tekniikkataitoisesta yhteisöstään tunnettu Espoon kaupunki odottaa innolla uraauurtavan e-urheilutapahtuman järjestämistä yhteistyössä Elisan kanssa. Yhteistyö korostaa kaupungin sitoutumista teknologian, innovaatioiden ja dynaamisen ympäristön edistämiseen e-urheilun harrastajille ja suurkuluttajille.

“E-urheilu on tärkeä osa digitaalista kulttuuria ja pelikulttuurin keihäänkärki. Espoon kannalta on tärkeää paitsi onnistunut ja yhteisöllinen kokemus itse turnauksessa, myös se, että tavoitamme yhteistyön avulla laajan pelaajayhteisön ja luomme heille linkkejä toisiinsa, e-urheiluseuroihin, koulutukseen ja työelämään. Tämä on osa työtämme pelialan klusterin kehittämiseksi Espoossa”, kommentoi Espoon elinvoimajohtaja Mervi Heinaro.

Edellinen Elisa Masters Espoo -tapahtuma järjestettiin marraskuussa 2022, ja se sai ylitsevuotavaa kiitosta korkean tason e-urheilun näyttämönä. Tapahtuma kokosi yhteen e-urheilun harrastajia, ammattilaisia ja katsojia ympäri maailmaa. Elisa Masters Espoo 2022 -tapahtuman menestys loi pohjan alkavalle kumppanuudelle Espoon kaupungin kanssa.

Tietoa Elisa Masters Espoo 2023 -tapahtumasta:

  • Elisa Masters tuo maailman huippupelaajat Espooseen
  • Lohko-ottelut pelataan studiovaiheessa 29. – 30. marraskuuta 2023
    • Kaksi neljän joukkueen Double Elimination -lohkoa (avausottelut Best-of-1, loput Best-of-3)
    • Lohkojen kaksi parasta etenevät suoraan pudotuspeleihin
  • Pudotuspelit ja lohkojen ratkaisuottelut pelataan yleisön edessä Espoon Metro Areenalla 1. – 3. joulukuuta 2023
    • Yksi neljän joukkueen Single Elimination -lohko (Best-of-3)
  • Joukkueet:
    • GamerLegion (Elisa Invitational Winter 2023)
    • Elisa Invitational Spring 2023 -voittaja
    • Elisa Esports eSM 2023 -voittaja
    • 5 kutsujoukkuetta
  • 200 000 dollarin palkintopotti
  • Tapahtumaa ei suositella perheen pienimmille
  • Liput Elisa Masters Espoo 2023 -tapahtumaan ovat myynnissä nyt osoitteessa elisamasters.fi

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3.2.2023 - 17:47

Elisa Invitational Winter 2023 moves to the second phase on next Monday. Find the schedule and teams here!

Main Swiss starts next Monday, on the 6th of February, as 8 teams have made their way through the Contenders Stage. Now they’ll meet 8 invited teams, and from the next 5 weeks, only the Top 8 will advance to the last phase of the Elisa Invitational Winter 2023 tournament – the Playoffs!

TEAMS

  • HAVU (Invited from Elisa Open Suomi Season 3)
  • 500 (Invited)
  • 9INE (Invited)
  • Tricked (Invited)
  • Endpoint CeX (Invited)
  • Apeks (Invited)
  • Copenhagen Flames (Invited)
  • Illuminar (Invited)
  • IKLA (Qualified from Contenders Stage)
  • Monte (Qualified from Contenders Stage)
  • Partizan (Qualified from Contenders Stage)
  • GODSENT (Qualified from Contenders Stage)
  • Young Ninjas (Qualified from Contenders Stage)
  • BIG Academy (Qualified from Contenders Stage)
  • ECLOT (Qualified from Contenders Stage)
  • EYEBALLERS (Qualified from Contenders Stage)

SCHEDULE

The schedule will be updated weekly as the tournament proceeds forward.

Round 1 – 6.-9.2.2023 (BO3)

Opening Round
6.2.2023 11.00 CET		500 vs. EYEBALLERS
Opening Round
6.2.2023 14.00 CET		HAVU vs. Young Ninjas
Opening Round
7.2.2023 11.00 CET		Tricked vs. Monte
Opening Round
7.2.2023 14.00 CET		9INE vs. Partizan
Opening Round
8.2.2023 11.00 CET		Apeks vs. GODSENT
Opening Round
8.2.2023 14.00 CET		Illuminar vs. IKLA
Opening Round
9.2.2023 11.00 CET		Copenhagen Flames vs. ECLOT
Opening Round
9.2.2023 14.00 CET		Endpoint CeX vs. BIG Academy

Round 2 -13.-16.2.2023 (BO3)

Low Match
13.2.2023 11.00 CET		CPH Flames vs. Endpoint CeX (Match Forfeited 2-0)
Low Match
13.2.2023 14.00 CET		Young Ninjas vs. Apeks
Low Match
14.2.2023 11.00 CET		Illuminar vs. Tricked (Match Forfeited 2-0)
Low Match
14.2.2023 14.00 CET		BIG Academy vs. ECLOT
High Match
15.2.2023 12.00 CET		9INE vs. EYEBALLERS
High Match
15.2.2023 15.00 CET		GODSENT vs. HAVU (Match Forfeited 0-2)
High Match
16.2.2023 11.00 CET		500 vs. Partizan (Match Forfeited 0-2)
High Match
16.2.2023 13.00 CET		Monte vs. IKLA

Round 3 – 20.-23.2.2023 (BO3)

Low Match
20.2.2023 11.00 CET		Apeks vs. ECLOT
Low Match
20.2.2023 14.00 CET		500 vs. Tricked
Mid Match
21.2.2023 11.00 CET		Partizan vs. IKLA
Mid Match
21.2.2023 14.00 CET		Illuminar vs. GODSENT
Mid Match
22.2.2023 11.00 CET		9INE vs. Endpoint CeX
Mid Match
22.2.2023 14.00 CET		Young Ninjas vs. BIG Academy
High Match
23.2.2023 11.00 CET		CPH Flames vs. EYEBALLERS
High Match
23.2.2023 14.00 CET		HAVU vs. Monte

Round 4 – 27.2.-1.3.2023 (BO3)

Elimination Match
27.2.2023 11.00 CET		ECLOT vs. Tricked
Elimination Match
27.2.2023 14.00 CET		IKLA vs. Endpoint CeX
Elimination Match
28.2.2023 11.00 CET		BIG Academy vs. GODSENT
High Match
28.2.2023 14.00 CET		EYEBALLERS vs. Monte
High Match
1.3.2023 11.00 CET		Young Ninjas vs. Partizan
High Match
1.3.2023 14.00 CET		9INE vs. Illuminar

Round 5 – 2.3.2023 (BO3)

Elimination Match
2.3.2023 11.00 CET		EYEBALLERS vs. BIG Academy
Elimination Match
2.3.2023 14.00 CET		Young Ninjas vs. Tricked
Elimination Match
2.3.2023 17.00 CET		Illuminar vs. Endpoint CeX

13.1.2023 - 14:57

Elisa Invitational Contenders Stage starts next Monday, January 16th with 12 invite teams and 4 teams from the Open Qualifiers. From these 16 teams only the top 8 will earn their place in the Main Stage.

All the games will be streamed on our Elisa Esports – Twitch channel. For the first two weeks of the Contenders Stage, Jack “Zerpherr” Kelly and Teodor “Tedd” Borisov will be casting the games!

TEAMS

  • ENCE Academy (From Elisa Open Suomi 3)
  • PGE Turow (From Europe Online Qualifier)
  • GTZ (From Europe Online Qualifier)
  • Enhanced (From Nordic Online Qualifier)
  • GODSENT (From Nordic Online Qualifier)
  • Monte (Invited)
  • IKLA (Invited)
  • PROSPECTS (Invited)
  • ECLOT (Invited)
  • Young Ninjas (Invited)
  • BIG Academy (Invited)
  • Falcons (Invited)
  • EYEBALLERS (Invited)
  • Partizan (Invited)
  • ECSTATIC (Invited)
  • Astralis Talent (Invited)

Schedule

The schedule will be updated weekly as the tournament proceeds forward.

Round 1 – 16.-17.1.2023 (BO1)

Opening Round
16.1.2023 11.00 CET		PROSPECTS vs. ENCE Academy
Opening Round
16.1.2023 12.30 CET		IKLA vs. PGE Turow
Opening Round
16.1.2023 14.00 CET		BIG Omen Academy vs. GTZ
Opening Round
16.1.2023 15.30 CET		Monte vs. Enhanced
Opening Round
17.1.2023 11.00 CET		Falcons vs. Partizan
Opening Round
17.1.2023 12.30 CET		EYEBALLERS vs. ECSTATIC
Opening Round
17.1.2023 14.00 CET		ECLOT vs. GODSENT
Opening Round
17.1.2023 15.30 CET		Young Ninjas vs. Astralis Talent


Round 2 – 18.-19.1.2023 (BO1)

Low Match
18.1.2023 11.00 CET		Enhanced vs. GTZ
Low Match
18.1.2023 12.30 CET		PGE Turow vs. Falcons
Low Match
18.1.2023 14.00 CET		ENCE Academy vs. ECSTATIC
Low Match
18.1.2023 15.30 CET		GODSENT vs. Astralis Talent
High Match
19.1.2023 11.00 CET		EYEBALLERS vs. PROSPECTS
High Match
19.1.2023 12.30 CET		Partizan vs. IKLA
High Match
19.1.2023 14.00 CET		BIG Omen Azademy vs. Monte
High Match
19.1.2023 15.30 CET		Young Ninjas vs. ECLOT

Round 3 – 23.-26.1.2023 (BO3)

Elimination Match
23.1.2023 11.00 CET		Enhanced vs. Astralis Talent
Elimination Match
23.1.2023 14.00 CET		ENCE Academy vs. PGE Turow
Mid Match
24.1.2023 11.00 CET		BIG Omen Academy vs. ECSTATIC
Mid Match
24.1.2023 14.00 CET		ECLOT vs. Partizan
Mid Match
25.1.2023 11.00 CET		PROSPECTS vs. Falcons
Mid Match
24.1.2023 14.00 CET		GODSENT vs. GTZ
High Match
26.1.2023 11.00 CET		Young Ninjas vs. IKLA
High Match
26.1.2023 14.00 CET		EYEBALLERS vs. Monte

Round 4 – 30.1.-1.2.2023 (BO3)

Elimination Match
30.1.2023 11.00 CET		Astralis Talent vs. GTZ
Elimination Match
30.1.2023 14.00 CET		BIG Omen Academy vs. PGE Turow
Elimination Match
31.1.2023 11.00 CET		ECLOT vs. Prospects
High Match
31.1.2023 14.00 CET		GODSENT vs. ECSTATIC
High Match
1.2.2023 11.00 CET		EYEBALLERS vs. Partizan
High Match
1.2.2023 14.00 CET		Falcons vs. Young Ninjas

Round 5 – 2.2.2023 (BO3)

Elimination Match
2.2.2023 14.00 CET		ECLOT vs. ECSTATIC
Elimination Match
2.2.2023 17.00 CET		EYEBALLERS vs. GTZ

16.12.2022 - 11:58

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
      • European & Nordic
      • Played on January 10th
      • The top 2 from each Qualifier secure a spot in Stage 2, Contenders Stage
      • Signups are open now!
    • 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!
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