The organizers of ESL Challenger Katowice 2024 have announced the names of three teams that have received direct invitations to this prestigious tournament. Brazilian team MIBR, Turkish team Eternal Fire, and Saudi Arabian Team Falcons will join the participants of the competition, which will take place on October 25-27 in Katowice. The offline tournament will bring together eight teams that will compete for a total prize pool of $100,000.

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Strengths of MIBR and Eternal Fire

MIBR and Eternal Fire are one of the most recognizable teams on the global Counter-Strike 2 scene. Both teams have already proved their strength at international tournaments. MIBR has been in good form lately, showing excellent results at the ESL Pro League, where the team reached the semifinals. Eternal Fire, led by captain MAJ3R, is also active on the scene, and this invitation will be a great opportunity for them to prove themselves at a major tournament.

Saudi Falcons - a growing force

Team Falcons, a team from Saudi Arabia, continues its development in the international arena, and participation in ESL Challenger Katowice 2024 is another step towards strengthening its position among the top teams.

Monte is the Ukrainian hope at the tournament

The Ukrainian team Monte has already secured a place among the tournament participants after winning the regional qualifier. Monte demonstrates consistently high results, and its participation only increases the level of competition at ESL Challenger Katowice.

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The main prize is a ticket to the ESL Pro League

One of the main prizes of the tournament will be a ticket to the ESL Pro League Season 21, which makes winning the ESL Challenger not only financially beneficial but also strategically important for teams seeking to break into the top Counter-Strike league.

Tournament format and prize pool

The format of the competition involves eight teams that will compete for the first prize of $50,000 and the right to play in the ESL Pro League Season 21. Teams that take 2nd-4th places will also receive substantial cash prizes, making the tournament an important event for all participants.