Counter-Strike 2: ESL Pro League Season 21 teams confirmed

There may be multiple esports-related games out there now, but few can compare with CS2 ^[1]. The overall Counter-Strike series is beloved worldwide, and players all over the world tune in to watch their favorite players and teams duke it out on the big stage, especially in Valve-organized tournaments like the ESL Pro League.

Those who have been keeping up with the CS2 esports scene will likely know that the ESL Pro League Season 21 is currently ongoing. With some of the best teams in the scene competing for the big prize, it’s only natural that only a handful can make it to the playoffs. Well, it’s finally confirmed which teams will participate in the actual tournament for a chance to win big.

So, without further delay, here are the teams qualified for the ESL Pro League Season 21.

ESL Pro League Season 21 playoffs overview

The ESL Pro League Season 12 Playoffs will take place from March 13 to March 16, featuring eight teams from Stage 2 competing in a single-elimination bracket. The quarterfinals and semifinals will follow a best-of-three (Bo3) format, while the Grand Final will be a best-of-five (Bo5), promising an intense showdown for the championship title.

Confirmed ESL Pro League Season 21 teams and brackets

The eight teams advancing to the Playoffs have been split into these brackets:

• Bracket 1: Team Vitality vs. Team Liquid and Natus Vincere vs. The MongolZ.
• Bracket 2: MOUZ vs. G2 Esports and Eternal Fire vs. Team Spirit.

These matchups will put fans on the edge of their seats as they compete for a share of the $400,000 prize pool. The winner of each bracket will move to the semifinals, where they will come closer to the first-place prize of $100,000.

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ESL Pro League Season 21 prize pool distribution

The prize pool is structured to reward the top-performing teams:

• 1st place: $100,000
• 2nd place: $50,000
• 3rd-4th place: $25,000 each
• 5th-8th place: $18,000 each

ESL Pro League Season 21 maps and venue

The matches will be on a diverse map pool, including Ancient, Anubis, Dust II, Inferno, Mirage, Nuke, and Train. It will be an offline tournament that will happen at the ESL Studio in Stockholm, Sweden.

How to watch ESL Pro League Season 21

Fans can watch all the action on ESL’s official YouTube and Twitch channels. There will also be a stream on ESL’s website. With the Playoffs featuring some of the best Counter-Strike 2 teams, it will be an unforgettable event that hardcore CS fans shouldn’t miss.

References

1. [1] "Official CS2 website". www.counter-strike.net. Retrieved March 12, 2025