Tournament operator Elisa has announced that they will organize a LAN tournament in Espoo, Finland. Eight teams will compete for a prize pool of $200,000. The championship will take place from November 29th to December 3rd.

The competition will be hosted at the Espoo Metro Arena. Out of the eight participants in Elisa Masters Espoo 2023, five will receive direct invites, while the remaining three will qualify through other Elisa tournaments. As of the publication of this material, the only known participant in the championship is GamerLegion, who secured first place at Elisa Invitational Winter 2023.

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

Mika Lepistö, Director of New Business Development and Partnerships at Elisa

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Why Espoo specifically?

The city of Espoo is known for its active and tech-savvy community, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to be part of an innovative esports event in collaboration with Elisa. This partnership emphasizes the city's commitment to promoting technology, innovation, and a dynamic environment for esports enthusiasts and consumers.

The previous Elisa Masters Espoo event took place in November 2022 and received numerous accolades as a high-level venue for esports competitions. The event attracted esports fans, professionals, and viewers from around the world. The success of the Elisa Masters Espoo 2022 tournament laid the foundation for the partnership with the city of Espoo.