9z is invited to the Elisa Masters Espoo 2024 with a prize pool of $200.000

9z continues to strengthen its position with an invitation to the prestigious Elisa Masters Espoo 2024. The event will take place in Finland from October 16-20 and promises an exciting battle with the best teams battling it out for the $200,000 prize pool.

9z's move to Europe was a risky but justified move. Despite the fears of fans and experts about the possible difficulties of adaptation, the team has already proved itself in several prestigious tournaments. 9z's participation in the Elisa Masters Espoo 2024 shows that the team is not going to stop there.

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9z's European adventures

In early July, 9z made a strategic move by moving to Spain to play in European level tournaments. This move was motivated by the team's desire to become part of the world's elite and gain more opportunities for growth. Since then, 9z has participated in CCT Season 2 Europe Series 6 and IEM Cologne, successfully demonstrating their skills and ability to adapt to the new level of competition.

The move also opened the door for the team to major tournaments in Europe and allowed them to qualify for RMR Americas and IEM Rio 2024. Now the invitation to the Elisa Masters Espoo 2024 confirms that the decision to change region was the right one and strategically important for the team.

Elisa Masters Espoo 2024 tournament details

The Elisa Masters Espoo 2024 tournament will take place from October 16-20 and will bring together eight teams from around the world. The total prize fund of the tournament will be 200,000 US dollars. So far two teams have received invitations: 9z and ENCE. They will be joined by B8, who qualified for the Elisa Invitational Spring, and JANO, who earned a spot by winning the Elisa Esports eSM.

Four more participating teams will be determined shortly and will receive direct invitations. One team will have the opportunity to participate in the tournament by qualifying through the Elisa Invitational Fall 2024. 9z's participation in such a tournament is another confirmation of their increased status on the global cybersports scene.

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Significance to the team and the cybersports community

An invitation to the Elisa Masters Espoo 2024 is not only an opportunity for 9z to showcase themselves on stage, but also a significant step forward for the team. Participating in such a tournament will allow them to gain experience and confidence in their abilities. For the community, it is further proof that South American teams can successfully compete on the world stage and bring new strategies and tactics to the game.