ESL has announced the group distribution for the Challenger Katowice tournament with a prize pool of $100,000. Eternal Fire and MIBR have entered the tournament as top teams, setting a high level of competition. 

Eternal Fire, which holds the highest rating among all participants, has landed in Group A alongside SAW, Falcons led by Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev, and B8. MIBR is placed in Group B, which also includes paiN, Monte, and Legacy, creating a Brazilian majority in the lineup.

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Group A Details

SAW will have the opportunity to introduce the newcomer André "Ag1l" Gil after the departure of Rafael "arrozdoce" Wing. Falcons also draw attention with their debut featuring s1mple. Eternal Fire has every chance to emerge as the tournament leader, but SAW and B8 could present surprises, adding intrigue to the battle for playoff advancement.

Group B Details

Group B promises to be no less interesting. MIBR arrives in Katowice on a high after a semi-final at the ESL Pro League S20. PaiN also has serious ambitions, aiming to surpass their compatriots. Monte and Legacy are eager to make a strong impression, and they certainly have the motivation to do so.

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Tournament Details

The tournament will take place from October 25 to 27 in Katowice. The competition format is a group-stage GSL. The top two teams from each group will proceed to the playoff stage, where they will play best-of-three series. Challenger Katowice promises plenty of intense matches and exciting moments.