GEAR- Tournament
- ESL Pro League Season 24
- Location
- Katowice, Poland
- Dates
- 3 – 11 October 2026
- Prize pool
- $750,000 · 24 teams
- Top Rated
- donk (1.48 HLTV Rating)
- Next Stage
- Playoffs begin 9 Oct
Katowice sets the tempo for autumn
Coming fresh off the September competitive break and the recent Barcelona LAN, the Spodek complex in Katowice welcomes twenty-four squads fighting through dual GSL group stages. Opening weekend produced immediate fireworks across both brackets.
The marquee matchup of Group A saw Natus Vincere confront a revamped G2 Esports roster. Behind tactical calls from Aleksib and surgical multi-frags from b1t (1.39 rating), NaVi dismantled G2 across two maps (13–8 on Mirage, 13–9 on Ancient) without letting the series slip into a decider.
Opening round scorelines at a glance
| Matchup | Score | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Natus Vincere vs G2 Esports | 2 - 0 | Group A Upper Bracket |
| Team Vitality vs 1win | 2 - 0 | Group A Upper Bracket |
| Team Spirit vs ShindeN | 2 - 1 | Group B Upper Bracket |
| Team Falcons vs TYLOO | 2 - 0 | Group B Upper Bracket |
| MOUZ vs M80 | 2 - 0 | Group A Upper Bracket |
| FURIA vs BetBoom | 2 - 0 | Group B Upper Bracket |
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Top performers and stage hardware
In top tier tournaments, setup stability is non-negotiable. Here are the standout individual players from the opening matches, their current HLTV performance rating, and the exact competitive mice they rely on:
MemeOrKick Highlight Reel: Pro Clutches & Fails
While pros compete for $750,000 on LAN, here is what high-stakes Counter-Strike 2 looks like when rounds do not go as planned. Watch funny highlights, unboxing reactions, and competitive moments on our official channel:
What to watch next
The group stage continues through Thursday, 8 October, when the top eight teams advance to the Spodek arena stage for single-elimination playoffs. With Vitality seeking their second consecutive trophy and Spirit aiming to restore their championship standard, Season 24 is already shaping the winter Major qualification race.
Questions fans are asking
When is ESL Pro League Season 24 taking place?
ESL Pro League Season 24 runs from 3 October to 11 October 2026 in Katowice, Poland, featuring 24 top international Counter-Strike 2 teams competing for a $750,000 prize pool.
What were the biggest match results from opening weekend?
Natus Vincere secured a clean 2-0 victory against G2 Esports, Team Vitality dismantled 1win 2-0, Team Falcons beat TYLOO 2-0, and Team Spirit overcame a stubborn ShindeN squad 2-1.
What mouse and crosshair did donk use at EPL Season 24?
Danil "donk" Kryshkovets continues using the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 mouse on 800 DPI (sensitivity 1.25) with his signature small green crosshair.
Where can you watch the ESL Pro League Season 24 matches?
Official broadcasts air live on ESL CS Twitch and YouTube channels, with full match statistics and replays tracked on HLTV.org.
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