The excitement is building for the ESB Elite League Season 2, a premier LAN event set to take place in Lima, Peru. With a substantial prize pool of $1 million and sixteen invited teams, this event promises to be a highlight of the esports calendar. Here’s a detailed look at what we know so far about this prestigious tournament.
Prize Pool and Format
ESB Elite League Season 2 continues the successful format from its inaugural season, featuring a modified Swiss-stage before the group stage. The prize pool for this season stands at $800,000, with an additional $200,000 allocated as team incentives.
This brings the total to a whopping $1 million. These incentives and other details will be further clarified on ESB’s social media channels in the coming days.
Event Schedule
The offline event will run from July 25 to August 4, with live audience participation during the last three days. Tickets for these final days will be available starting tomorrow, priced at USD 21 (80 PEN).
Participating Teams
The tournament will feature a mix of invited Tier 1 teams and teams that have qualified through regional qualifiers. Notably, some top teams will be missing due to scheduling conflicts with the Snow Ruyi Invitational in China. Despite this, several high-profile teams have confirmed their participation:
Invited Teams:
- Team Liquid
- Tundra Esports
- OG
- PSG Quest
- Shopify Rebellion
- HEROIC
- BOOM Esports
- Three more teams TBD
Qualified Teams:
- Evil Rabbit (China)
- Execration (SEA)
- MOUZ (WEU)
- Yellow Submarine (EEU)
- Apex Genesis (NA)
- Infinity esports (SA)
Venue and Tickets
The event will be held at the ESAN Convention & Sports Center, a venue owned by a local university. The main hall can accommodate 1,100 people, with an additional outdoor space for 400 attendees who can enjoy a watch party. This area will also feature a fair with merchandise, brand experiences, and more.
Ticket Prices:
- Main Event (August 2-4):
- $42 (160 PEN)
- $63 (240 PEN)
- $84 (320 PEN)
- Watch Party:
- $21 (80 PEN)
- $31 (120 PEN)
- $42 (160 PEN)
Conclusion
The ESB Elite League Season 2 is shaping up to be a major event in the esports world, with top-tier teams, a massive prize pool, and a vibrant venue. Fans and participants alike can look forward to an exciting and competitive tournament in Lima, Peru. Stay tuned to ESB’s social media for more updates and detailed announcements as the event approaches.