Elisa Invitational Fall 2024 starts in June – Open Qualifier Signups are open NOW!
Get ready for an exhilarating season with the Elisa Invitational Fall 2024!
Save the dates as the Elisa Invitational Fall 2024 kicks off from July 15th to September 14th, 2024. The road to victory starts with the Open Qualifiers on June 15th and 16th, where the top 2 teams from each qualifier will secure their place in the Contenders Stage, joining 12 invite teams.
Stage 1 – Qualifiers
- Participants: Open to European teams.
- Dates: June 15th and 16th.
- Format: The top 2 teams from each Qualifier move on to Stage 2, the Contenders Stage.
- Signups: Open now!
- 1st Open Qualifier on 15th of June: SIGN UP HERE
- 2nd Open Qualifier on 16th of June: SIGN UP HERE
Stage 2 – Contenders
- Dates: July 15th – August 8th.
- Format: Swiss Group (All matches Best-of-3) featuring 12 invite teams and 4 teams from the Open Qualifiers.
- Advancement: The top 8 teams progress to Stage 3, the Main Swiss.
Stage 3 – Main Swiss
- Dates: August 12th – September 5th.
- Format: Swiss Group (Best-of-3) with 8 invite teams and 8 teams advancing from the Contenders Stage.
- Advancement: The top 8 teams move forward to Stage 4, the Playoffs.
Stage 4 – Playoffs
- Dates: September 10th – 14th.
- Format: Single Elimination Bracket with 4 rounds: Opening Matches, Quarter Finals, Semi Finals, and the Grand Final.
- Participants: 12 teams total; 8 teams from the Main Swiss compete in the Opening Matches, while 4 teams receive direct invitations to the Quarter Finals.
With a $25,000 prize pool up for grabs, the competition promises intense action, not only offering cash rewards but also an invitation to a yet-to-be-revealed LAN event.
The prize distribution:
1. $10,000 and an invite to an unannounced LAN event.
2. $5,000.
3.-4. $2,000.
5.-8. $1,000 each.
9.-12. $500 each.
Prepare for an unforgettable esports spectacle with the Elisa Invitational Fall 2024. Who will emerge victorious and claim the ultimate prize?
The Elisa Invitational Spring 2024 will kick off its Contenders Stage on Monday, February 26th. Among the 16 competing teams, only the best 8 will progress to the Main Stage.
All the games will be streamed on Elisa Esports Twitch channel. For the latest news regarding everything Elisa Esports, follow us on Twitter and Instagram!
Contenders Stage teams
- Zero Tenacity (Invited)
- Metizport (Invited)
- Permitta (Invited)
- Synck (Invited)
- Endpoint (Invited)
- JANO (Invited)
- BLEED (Invited)
- MOUZ NXT (Invited)
- Espionage (Invited)
- ALTERNATE aTTaX (Invited)
- Team Secret (Invited)
- Young Ninjas (Invited)
- Dynamo Eclot (From European Online Qualifier 1)
- ex-ENEIDA (From European Online Qualifier 1)
- GODSENT (From European Online Qualifier 2)
- INGLORIOUS (From European Online Qualifier 2)
Schedule
The schedule will be updated weekly as the tournament proceeds forward.
Round 1 (B03) 26.-29.2.2024
| Opening round 26.2.2024 11.00 CET | Endpoint vs. ALTERNATE aTTaX | 1 – 2 |
| Opening round 26.2.2024 14.00 CET | BLEED vs. MOUZ NXT | 1 – 2 |
| Opening round 27.2.2024 11.00 CET | Synck vs. Dynamo Eclot | 1 – 2 |
| Opening round 27.2.2024 14.00 CET | GODSENT vs. ex-ENEIDA | 1 – 2 |
| Opening round 28.2.2024 11.00 CET | Metizport vs. INGLORIOUS | 2 – 0 |
| Opening round 28.2.2024 14.00 CET | Permitta vs. Team Secret | 0 – 2 |
| Opening round 29.2.2024 11.00 CET | JANO vs. Espionage | 0 – 2 |
| Opening round 29.2.2024 14.00 CET | Zero Tenacity vs. Young Ninjas | 2 – 1 |
Round 2 (B03) 2.-5.3.2024
| Low match 2.3.2024 11.00 CET | Synck vs. Inglorious | 2 – 0 |
| High match 2.3.2024 14.00 CET | MOUZ NXT vs. ex-ENEIDA | 2 – 1 |
| High match 3.3.2024 11.00 CET | Zero Tenacity vs. Team Secret | 2 – 0 |
| High match 3.3.2024 14.00 CET | Metizport vs. Dynamo Eclot | 1 – 2 |
| Low match 4.3.2024 11.00 CET | GODSENT vs. BLEED | 1 – 2 |
| Low match 4.3.2024 14.00 CET | Endpoint vs. JANO | 2 – 0 |
| High match 5.3.2024 11.00 CET | Espionage vs. Alternate Attax | 0 – 2 |
| Low match 5.3.2024 14.00 CET | Permitta vs. Young Ninjas | 2 – 1 |
Round 3 (B03) 7.-10.3.2024
| Mid match 7.3.2024 11.00 CET | Permitta vs. ex-ENEIDA | 2 – 1 |
| Mid match 7.3.2024 14.00 CET | ex-SYNCK vs. Espionage | 1 – 2 |
| Elimination match 8.3.2024 11.00 CET | JANO vs. Inglorious | 2 – 0 |
| Mid match 8.3.2024 14.00 CET | Metizport vs. Team Secret | 2 – 0 |
| Mid match 9.3.2024 11.00 CET | Endpoint vs. BLEED | 0 – 2 |
| Elimination match 9.3.2024 14.00 CET | GODSENT vs. Young Ninjas | 0 – 2 |
| High match 10.3.2024 11.00 CET | MOUZ NXT vs. Alternate Attax | 2 – 0 |
| High match 10.3.2024 14.00 CET | Zero Tenacity vs. Dynamo Eclot | 2 – 0 |
Round 4 (B03) 12.-14.3.2024
| Elimination match 12.3.2024 11.00 CET | Endpoint vs. Team Secret | 2 – 1 |
| Elimination match 12.3.2024 14.00 CET | JANO vs. ex-ENEIDA | 1 – 2 |
| High match 13.3.2024 11.00 CET | BLEED vs. Espionage | 2 – 1 |
| High match 13.3.2024 14.00 CET | Permitta vs. Dynamo Eclot | 2 – 0 |
| Elimination match 14.3.2024 11.00 CET | ex-SYNCK vs. Young Ninjas | 2 – 1 |
| High match 14.3.2024 14.00 CET | Metizport vs. Alternate Attax | 1 – 2 |
Round 5 (B03) 15.3.2024
| Elimination match 15.3.2024 11.00 CET | Espionage vs. Dynamo Eclot | 2 – 0 |
| Elimination match 15.3.2024 14.00 CET | ex-SYNCK vs. Endpoint | 1 – 2 |
| Elimination match 15.3.2024 17.00 CET | Metizport vs. ex-ENEIDA | 1 – 2 |
Embrace the excitement this spring with Elisa Invitational!
Mark your calendars as the Elisa Invitational Spring 2024 heats up from the 26th of February to the 18th of May 2024. The journey to glory begins with the Open Qualifiers on the 10th and 11th of February, a crucial battleground where the top 2 teams from each qualifier will earn their place in the Contenders Stage, where 12 invite teams await them.
Stage 1 – Qualifiers
- Participants: Open to European teams.
- Dates: 10th and 11th of February.
- Format: The top 2 teams from each Qualifier secure a spot in Stage 2, the Contenders Stage.
- Signups: Open now!
- 1st Open Qualifier on 10th of February: SIGN UP HERE
- 2nd Open Qualifier on 11th of February: SIGN UP HERE
Stage 2 – Contenders
- Dates: February 26th – March 15th.
- Format: Swiss Group (All matches Best-of-3) with 12 invite teams and 4 teams from the Open Qualifiers.
- Advancement: The top 8 teams advance to Stage 3, Main Swiss.
Stage 3 – Main Swiss
- Dates: April 8th – May 2nd.
- Format: Swiss Group (Best-of-3) with 8 invite teams and 8 teams from the Contenders Stage.
- Advancement: The top 8 teams secure spots in Stage 4, the Playoffs.
Stage 4 – Playoffs
- Dates: May 14th – May 18th.
- Format: Single Elimination Bracket with 4 rounds of play: Opening Matches, Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and Grand Final.
- Participants: 12 teams in total; 8 teams in the Opening Matches from Main Swiss, 4 teams invited straight to the Quarter Finals.
The competition is fierce with a $25,000 prize pool at stake, offering not only monetary rewards but also a chance to be invited to a special, yet-to-be-revealed LAN event.
The prize distribution:
1. $10,000 and an invite to an unannounced LAN event.
2. $5,000.
3.-4. $2,000.
5.-8. $1,000 each.
9.-12. $500 each.
Teams and fans, get ready for an unforgettable esports experience with Elisa Invitational Spring 2024. The anticipation is building. Who will rise to the top and claim the glory?
Following two days of intense Counter-Strike 2 matches held at Elisa’s state-of-the-art studio, the teams who have earned their coveted spots at Espoo Metro Arena including HAVU, ENCE, MOUZ, GamerLegion, FURIA, and APEKS.
However, despite their best efforts, Complexity and FNATIC didn’t secure spots to the Arena this time. We’re looking forward to seeing how things unfold next year and want to give them a big shoutout for being part of the event! Thank you, fellas!
The Quarter-Finals are set to kick off tomorrow at Espoo Metro Arena, setting the stage for an escalating showdown that culminates in the BO5 Grand Final scheduled for this Sunday.
Join us for the weekend either live or on Twitch!
Wednesday’s Results:
ENCE vs. HAVU (BO1): 6-13
GamerLegion vs. FNATIC (BO1): 13-8
HAVU vs. GamerLegion (BO3): 2-1
ENCE vs. FNATIC (BO3): 2-1
Thursday’s Results:
MOUZ vs. Apeks (BO1): 16-19
Complexity vs. FURIA (BO1): 8-13
Apeks vs. FURIA (BO3): 2-0
MOUZ vs. Complexity (BO3): 2-1
Friday’s Matches:
GamerLegion vs. ENCE
FURIA vs. MOUZ
Watch the games at our Twitch Channel’s:
English stream
Finnish stream
Tickets, Schedule and more information about Elisa Masters Espoo 2023 can be found at elisamasters.com.
See you at the Espoo Metro Arena, doors will open at 2 PM!
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.
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!
- Johannes “tabseN” Wodarz
- Tizian “tiziaN” Feldbusch
- Florian “syrsoN” Rische
- Nicklas “gade” Gade
- Nils “k1to” Gruhne
- Nikola “LEGIJA” Ninić (coach)
Current form
The ever-so-consistent BIG has been hovering around the Top-10 spot all year long. Even after one of their stars “XANTARES” leaving the team and “gade” replacing him, the results have still looked promising. BIG’s great preparation and solid team play make them always tough to play against.
Player to watch
The in-game leader and star of the team “tabseN” is what BIG is. He’s played in the team for almost 5 years with numerous different results. He’s taken steps back, allowing his teammates to shine and now he’s taking some space again and fragging out since that is what’s needed from him. Need a big play? TabseN will deliver.
What would winning take?
BIG is definitely coming in as one of the favorites of the tournament. Winning will take more from the other four players excluding tabseN. If BIG has enough time to prepare for their opponents, they can beat anyone.
