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ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has revealed the details for the new season of its women's CS2 circuit. Here's everything to know about ESL Impact League Season 6, including the schedule, format, prize pool, where to watch the esports action, and more!
ESL Impact League Season 6 and women in CS2 esports
The overall ESL Impact League is part of EFG's #GGFORALL initiative. The goal of #GGFORALL is to increase representation in esports for women. In addition to showcasing players, the initiative highlights broadcast talent and support staff. Season 6 features the top 28 all-women CS2 teams duking it out for spots in the Global Finals at DreamHack Stockholm.
ESL Impact League Season 6 schedule
Season 6 kicks off on Aug. 28 and runs through Oct. 20. The circuit features teams from Europe, North America, and South America battling for eight coveted spots in DreamHack Stockholm. Taking place in Sweden, DreamHack Stockholm runs from Nov. 22 to Nov. 24.
Region | Group Structure | Group Stage Format | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 2 groups of 6 teams | Single round-robin, best-of-three (Bo3) matches | 1st place in each group advances to Global Finals, 2nd and 3rd places play deciders, and the top 3 teams advance to the Season Finals. |
| North America | 1 group of 8 teams | Single round-robin, Bo3 matches | Winner advances to the Global Finals. |
| South America | 1 group of 8 teams | Single round-robin, Bo3 matches | Winner and runner-up advance to the Global Finals. |
Season 6 prize pool
The total prize pool is $150,000, with $27,000 allocated per league season and a $123,000 prize pool for the Season 6 Global Finals at DreamHack Stockholm.
Seasonal prize pool
Region | Prize |
|---|---|
| Europe | $9,000 |
| North America | $9,950 |
| South America | $8,050 |
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Global Finals prize pool
Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | $50,000 |
| 2nd | $25,000 |
| 3rd-4th | $13,000 |
| 5th-6th | $7,000 |
| 7th-8th | $4,000 |
ESL Impact League Season 6 teams
Here are all of the participating CS2 teams by region, along with their qualification methods.
Region | ESL Impact League Season 6 Teams | Qualification Method |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | Astralis, BIG EQUIPA, Imperial fe, Let Her Cook, NAVI Javelins, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Team Spirit | Requalified |
| Crescent, dreamcatchers, ENCE Athena, HSG, Permitta | Europe Qualifier | |
| North America | FlyQuest RED, TSM Shimmer, Team Karma | Requalified |
| AWARE, Imp Pact, Lotus, Lumen, Nouns fe | North America Qualifier | |
| South America | Atrix Esports, Fluxo Demons, FURIA, MIBR | Requalified |
| Capivaras, inSanitY fe, PEAK fe, The Killaz | South America Qualifier |
Where to watch and what to expect
Interested fans and supporters can watch the live Global Finals in person or through FACEIT Watch. Folks watching from home can also tune in on Twitch and YouTube.
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