We take a look at the week ahead in esports and the highlight events for September 16-21, with Counter-Strike 2 taking the spotlight.

Astralis fall into Last Chance Stage at ESL Pro League S20
Following 2-0 victories in the upper bracket semi-finals of Group C, Imperial and M80 secured a spot in the ESL Pro League playoffs.

ESL Pro League Season 20 betting picks – Tuesday, September 10
Free Counter-Strike 2 betting picks for five ESL Pro League Season 20 group fixtures on Tuesday, September 10.

BLAST Premier Fall Showdown 2024 betting tips – Thursday, August 22
ESB presents free Counter-Strike 2 betting picks for three BLAST Premier Fall Showdown 2024 fixtures on Thursday, August 22.

IEM Cologne 2024 playoff bracket set
FaZe Clan and G2 Esports secured their IEM Cologne playoff spots by triumphing the lower bracket finals of Groups A and B.

Vitality & MOUZ advance to IEM Cologne 2024 playoffs
Team Vitality and MOUZ claimed victory in their respective upper bracket semi-finals to secure a playoff berth at IEM Cologne.

Liquid, SAW & Complexity secure IEM Cologne group stage spots
Team Liquid, SAW and Complexity won their way into the IEM Cologne group stage after triumphing in their second series of the play-in stage.

IEM Cologne 2024 play-in stage betting tips – Wednesday, August 7
ESB presents free Counter-Strike betting tips for all eight IEM Cologne 2024 play-in stage opening round matches on Wednesday, August 7.

Astralis & NaVi claim their BLAST Premier Fall Final spots
Astralis and Natus Vincere secured their BLAST Premier Fall Final berths with strong wins over Ninjas in Pyjamas and Complexity, respectively.

G2 Esports & Spirit headline BLAST Premier Fall Final qualifiers
Team Spirit, G2 Esports, Liquid and Vitality secured their spots in the BLAST Premier Fall Final after winning their respective groups.