Elisa Masters Espoo 2023 – Viewer’s & Visitors Guide
Welcome to the official Guide for the Elisa Masters Espoo 2023! As we gear up for another riveting tournament, this guide will provide you with all the essential details you need to follow the action.
Arriving to the Espoo Metro Arena
Espoo Metro Arena is located in Urheilupuistontie 3, 02200 Espoo. You can arrive by public transportation or by your own car.
Public Transportation
- Use HSL Route planner for the best options.
- Closest metro station: Urheilupuisto, about 500 meters away.
- Local buses: The lines within Espoo that pass by Metro Areena are 114 Tapiola (M)-Leppävaara,115 Tapiola (M)-Mankkaa and 119 Tapiola-Niittykumpu. There are also other lines running near Areena along Merituulentie.
From Helsinki-Vantaa airport, you can easily get to the Helsinki railway station by train and from there by metro to Urheilupuisto station.
Own Car
- Limited free parking available. Next to Urheilupuisto metro station, there is a parking space with ten charging points for electric cars, offering convenient access (approximately 500m) to the Espoo Metro Areena.
Partnership with Taksi Helsinki
- Convenient taxi service to the Arena with our partner, Taksi Helsinki.
- With Taksi Helsinki application it is the easiest and fastest way to book a taxi. Use the app with code PIKKUJOULU23 for a -10% discount of your first ride. Application is available on iPhone and Android phones. Download the application now!
Entering Espoo Metro Arena
- Tickets: Purchase in advance, no door sales. Buy online at elisamasters.com.
- Entrances: Main entrance for Lower Seat, Drinking Seat, Drinking Floor Seat and Floor Seat tickets; Club doors for Legendary and Premium VIP tickets.
- Security: Be ready for bag checks at the gate. Prohibited objects, substances, and foods/drinks are removed at the doors during the entrance inspection. Importing food into the Arena is only possible for health reasons.
Accessibility at Metro Areena
Metro Areena is committed to ensuring an enjoyable experience for all guests, including those with reduced mobility. Conveniently, handicapped parking spaces are located near the main entrance, making access easier. Additionally, an elevator is available for guests’ use, ensuring smooth and comfortable movement within the venue. All events hosted at Metro Areena are designed to be accessible. For added convenience, accessible restroom facilities are also provided to accommodate our guests’ needs.
Schedule
Studio Phase
Wednesday 29.11. – Group A
- 13:00 EET: Opening Match #1 (BO1) – ENCE vs. HAVU
- 14:00 EET: Opening Match #2 (BO1) – GamerLegion vs. Fnatic
- 17:00 EET: Winners Match (BO3) – TBD
- 19:30 EET: Losers Match (BO3) – TBD
Thursday 30.11. – Group B
- 13:00 EET: Opening Match #1 (BO1) – MOUZ vs. Apeks
- 14:00 EET: Opening Match #2 (BO1) – Complexity vs. FURIA
- 17:00 EET: Winners Match (BO3) – TBD
- 19:30 EET: Losers Match (BO3) – TBD
Arena Phase
Friday 1.12.
- 14:00 EET: Doors Open
- 16:00 EET: Group A Decider Match (BO3)
- 19:00 EET: Group B Decider Match (BO3)
Saturday 2.12.
- 14:00 EET: Doors Open
- 16:00 EET: Semi Final #1 (BO3)
- 19:00 EET: Semi Final #2 (BO3)
Sunday 3.12.
- 15:00 EET: Doors Open
- 17:00 EET: Grand Final (BO5)
Teams
An impressive lineup of teams is ready to compete for the trophy:
Invite Teams
- ENCE: After falling in the Quarter Finals last year, the European powerhouse ENCE is back with determination to go even further.
- MOUZ: With a refreshed lineup featuring the talented Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo, MOUZ is poised to impress on the Finnish stage.
- Complexity: Returning with the addition of the mastermind of NA, EliGE, ready to showcase their A game.
- FURIA: Back in Finland after their triumph at the Arctic Invitational, Furia is eyeing another victory.
- FNATIC: Last year’s champions, aiming to defend their title with a new, yet to be announced, lineup.
Adversaries
- GamerLegion: Securing their spot through the Elisa Invitational, GamerLegion is prepared to showcase their skills and determination.
- Apeks: Another qualifier from the Elisa Invitational, Apeks is eager to demonstrate their growth and competitive edge.
- HAVU: The Finnish champions from Elisa Esports eSM 2023, HAVU is ready to contend on their home turf.
Groups
| Group A | Group B |
| ENCE | MOUZ |
| GamerLegion | Complexity |
| Fnatic | FURIA |
| HAVU | Apeks |
Talents
Studio Phase Casters
- Teodor “Tedd” Borisov & Neo “Ne0kai” Caine: Bringing a fresh perspective to the commentary, Tedd and Ne0kai are known for their engaging delivery and in-depth game analysis.
Arena Phase Talents
- James Banks (Stage Host): A seasoned host, James Banks is renowned for his charismatic stage presence and ability to engage with both the audience and players.
- Jasmine “Veracity” Kanuga (Desk Host): Veracity offers insightful analysis and leads the discussion panels with a focus on strategies and team dynamics.
- Jacob “Pimp” Winneche & Halvor “vENdetta” Gulestøl (Analysts): This analyst duo brings a wealth of experience, offering deep dives into gameplay and tactics.
- Jamie “Jay” Martin & Josh “Dweg” Nathan (Casters): Known for their dynamic casting style, Jay and Dweg keep the excitement high with their enthusiastic play-by-play and insightful commentary.
Finnish Broadcast Casters
- Roope “Robu” Leppänen & Topi “Toivo” Hirvilammi: Providing the Finnish audience with expert commentary, Robu and Toivo bring a local flair and deep understanding of the game.
Explore Espoo
While in Espoo for the tournament, explore the city with our “Visitor’s Guide to Espoo,” offering great tips on dining, sightseeing, and experiences. Find the guide here for a delightful stay.
Official Studio Phase Watch Parties
In addition to the live excitement at the Espoo Metro Arena, we are thrilled to announce the Official Studio Phase Watch Parties for #ElisaMasters. Thanks to our collaboration with Tornion panimo, fans in Helsinki and Tampere can join the thrill of the tournament in two fantastic locations:
- Arkade Bar, Kalevankatu 30, Helsinki
- Bar & Cafe Lategame, Kuninkaankatu 19, Tampere
Special Accommodation Offer at Hotel Matts
Hotel Matts offers a -15% discount on accommodations for esports fans from 27.11. to 4.12.2023. Use the code ALLESPORTS23 when booking on the Hotel Matts website.
Join us for an unforgettable esports experience at the Elisa Masters Espoo 2023, whether attending in person or tuning in online. Stay updated with the latest information as we draw closer to the event date!
Elisa Invitational Winter 2021 -turnauksen loppuottelut pelataan tuhatpäiselle yleisölle LanTrek 2022 -tapahtumassa Tampereen Messu- ja Urheilukeskuksessa 3.–5. maaliskuuta 2022. Turnauksessa on jaossa huikeat 100 000 dollaria sekä viimeisiä paikkoja Elisa Esportsin järjestämään Masters-turnaukseen. Masters-turnauksesta joukkueilla on mahdollisuus jatkaa Champion Of Champions -turnaukseen, joka on huipentuma yhdelle maailman suurimmista kansainvälisistä miljoonakiertueista. Turnauksissa pelataan Counter-Strike: Global Offensive -peliä.
Kuluneen vuoden aikana Elisa Invitational -turnausten finaaleissa on nähty muun muassa suomalaisittain kiinnostavat ENCE ja HAVU, sekä kansainväliset huippujoukkueet Gambit, FURIA, fnatic ja Heroic. LanTrekeillä pelattavassa turnauksessa on siis odotettavissa ennennäkemätön show, sillä tähän mennessä Elisa Invitational -turnauksia on pelattu vain verkossa.
Myös Elisa Esportsin lähetyksissä nähty suomalainen ammattiselostaja Roope ”Robu” Leppänen kommentoi turnausta seuraavasti:
” Suomessa ei ole ennen nähty näin montaa kärkijoukkuetta, eli on tietenkin mahtavaa saada näin laadukas turnaus kotikamaralle. LAN-turnaukset ovat aivan oma maailmansa, jossa peli muuttuu moninkertaisesti viihdyttävämmäksi ja jopa eeppiseksi! “
Polku kotikoneen äärestä pelaamisen ammattilaiseksi
Elisa Invitational -turnaukset mahdollistavat pelaajien etenemisen ruohonjuuritasolta aina maailmanluokan turnauksiin asti. Elisa Invitational Winter 2021 -turnaus alkaa tänään maanantaina 8. marraskuuta suomalaisille joukkueille järjestettävällä karsintaturnauksella.
”Koemme äärimmäisen suurta ylpeyttä kotimaisesta e-urheiluosaamisesta sekä jo pitkään kestäneestä yhteistyöstä LanTrekkien kanssa. On mahtavaa että pystymme yhdessä tuomaan Suomeen kansainvälisen huipputurnauksen ja mahdollistamaan meidän faneille pääsyn nauttimaan maailmanluokan CS:GO sisällöstä livenä”, kommentoi Elisa Esportsin toiminnasta vastaava Teemu Koski
”Tämä on hieno osoitus pitkäjänteisestä ja rohkeasta yhteistyöstä mitä olemme yhdessä Elisa Esportsin kanssa viimeiset vuodet tehneet suomalaisten katsojien ja pelaajien eteen. Haastavan koronavuoden jälkeen pääsemme vihdoin tuomaan kansainvälisen huipputurnauksen live-yleisölle ja vieläpä ensimmäisenä LanTrek-pelitapahtumaan Tampereelle”, toteaa LanTrek ry:n puheenjohtaja Juha-Matti Haapala
Tule siis seuraamaan maailman kärkijoukkueiden mestaruusmittelöä paikanpäälle Tampereen Messu- ja Urheilukeskukselle 3.–5. maaliskuuta 2022; liput tulevat myyntiin joulukuussa!
Elisa Invitational Winter 2021 -turnauksen loppuottelut pähkinänkuoressa
- Loppuotteluiden ajankohta ja paikka
- 3.–5. maaliskuuta 2022, Tampereen Messu- ja Urheilukeskuksessa
- Formaatti
- 8 joukkuetta jatkaa Main Swiss -vaiheesta karsintaotteluihin (BO3) , joista 4 joukkuetta lunastaa paikat Playoffs-vaiheeseen, ottelut pelataan verkossa
- Playoff-vaihe, pelataan kokonaisuudessaan LanTrek-tapahtumassa
- Neljä maailmanluokan kutsujoukkuetta ja neljä karsintaotteluvoittajaa
- 2 neljän joukkueen lohkoa (Double-Elimination Bracket). Kummassakin lohkossa:
- 2 avausottelua (BO1)
- voittajien ottelu (BO1)
- häviäjien ottelu (BO3)
- ratkaiseva ottelu (BO3)
- 2 Semifinaalia (BO3) ja Finaali (BO3)
- Talven turnauskokonaisuuden palkintopottina on 100 000 dollaria sekä paikka Elisa Esportsin järjestämään Masters-turnaukseen, jonka päivämäärät ja muut lisätiedot ilmoitetaan myöhemmin.
Lisätietoa
- Liput tapahtumaan tulevat myyntiin joulukuussa 2021 osoitteessa lantrek.org
- Lisätietoa turnauksesta, sekä ajankohtaiset esports-uutiset löydät: elisaesports.fi sekä @ElisaEsports Twitteristä ja Instagramista!
Elisa Esports on Suomen suurin esports-toimija. Meidän kautta tavoitat parhaiten kotimaiset esports-fanit ja -seuraajat. Näytämme suomalaisittain kiinnostavimmat esports-ottelut ja järjestämme kansainvälisiä turnauksia, joihin suomalaiset suosikit osallistuvat.
Elisa Esports on järjestänyt muun muassa Arctic Invitational (Hartwall Arena 2019) ja Elisa Invitational –turnaukset. Elisa Esportsin toiminta jatkuu vuonna 2022, kun $2.7M Elisa Champion of Champions -kiertue huipentuu.
LanTrek on vuonna 2001 perustetun LanTrek ry:n vuosittain järjestämä pelitapahtuma, jossa on yli 1500 tietokonepaikkaa, peliturnauksia sekä paljon monipuolista ohjelmaa pelaamisen ympärillä. Tapahtumaviikonlopun aikana Tampereen Messu- ja urheilukeskuksessa käy 10 000 pelaamisesta kiinnostunutta päiväkävijää, harrastajaa ja ammattilaista.
Liput tulevat myyntiin joulukuussa. Tapahtuman lisätiedot, aikataulut ja liput löydät osoitteesta lantrek.org.
The Playoffs of the Elisa Invitational Winter 2021 tournament will be played at one of the largest gaming events in Southern Finland. The event, LanTrek 2022, will be organized at the Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre on 3rd – 6th of March 2022. The tournament will be handing out a total Prize Pool of $100,000 and the last remaining spots to the Masters tournament hosted by Elisa Esports. Teams have a chance to earn a spot from the Masters tournament to the Champion Of Champions tournament, which will culminate one of the largest international Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tours.
During the past year, the Playoffs of the Elisa Invitational tournaments have seen many world-class teams such as Gambit, FURIA, fnatic and Heroic. An unprecedented show is expected, as so far Elisa Invitational tournaments have only been played online.
Roope “Robu” Leppänen, a Finnish professional caster and analyst, commented on the tournament:
” Finnish audiences have never seen so many top teams before, so of course it’s great to have such a high-quality tournament in Finland. LAN tournaments are their very own world, where the game becomes many times more entertaining and EPIC! “
Path from the Home Computer to being a Professional Gamer
Elisa Invitational tournaments allow players to progress from the grassroots level to the world-class tournaments. Elisa Invitational Winter 2021 will be played between qualified teams from the Nordic region and some of the most prestigious teams in the world. The Nordic Qualifiers (Finland, Sweden, and Norway) will be played from 8th – 14th of November, from where the best teams qualify to the Regional Swiss stage.
“We are extremely proud of our domestic esports expertise and our long co-operation with LanTrek. It is great that together we can bring a top international tournament to Finland, and enable our fans to enjoy world-class CS:GO content live!”
– Teemu Koski, Head of Elisa Esports
”This is a great demonstration of the long-term and bold co-operation we have done for Finnish spectators and players with Elisa Esports in recent years. After a challenging COVID-19 year, we will finally be able to bring a top international tournament in front of live audiences to the LanTrek event in Tampere.”
– Juha-Matti Haapala, Chairman of LanTrek ry
So come over and enjoy the world’s top teams fighting for the throne at the Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre on 3rd – 5th of March 2022; ticket sales open in December 2021!
Elisa Invitational Winter 2021 Playoffs in a nutshell
- Time and Date
- 3rd – 5th of March 2022, Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre in Tampere, Southern Finland
- Format
- 8 teams continue to the Qualifier Matches (BO3) from the Main Swiss stage, where 4 teams get spots to the Playoffs – Games will be played online
- Playoffs will be played at the LanTrek event
- 4 World-Class Invite teams and 4 Qualifier Winner teams
- 2 groups consisting of 4 teams (Double-Elimination Bracket). Both groups include:
- 2 Opening Matches (BO1)
- Winners Match (BO1)
- Losers Match (BO3)
- Decider Match (BO3)
- 2 Semi Finals (BO3) and the Grand Final (BO3)
- The tournament will be handing out a total Prize Pool of $100,000 and the last remaining spots to the Masters tournament hosted by Elisa Esports. Details about the Masters tournament will be announced later.
Additional info
- Ticket sales open in December 2021 at lantrek.org
- For the latest news regarding everything Elisa Esports, follow @elisaesports on Twitter and Instagram!
Elisa Esports is the go-to Nordic esports operator with strong roots in the Finnish esports ecosystem. We aim to provide consumers with top-quality content, which drives together the local communities, leagues and sponsors.
Elisa Esports has organized large physical events such as Arctic Invitational at Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, and online events such as the Elisa Invitational tournaments. Elisa Esports will continue bringing top tier tournaments in 2022 as the $2.7M Elisa Champion of Champions tournament series reaches its final stages.
LanTrek is an annual gaming event organized by LanTrek ry. The event, founded in 2001, has more than 1,500 computer seats, many different gaming tournaments and a wide range of programs around gaming. During the event weekend, 10,000 day visitors, enthusiasts and professionals interested in gaming will visit the Tampere Exhibition and Sports Center.
Tickets go on sale in December. You can find more information, schedules and tickets for the event at lantrek.org.
