We take a look at the week ahead in esports and highlight the main events for April 22-28, with Counter-Strike 2 taking the spotlight.
Esports World Cup will boast US$60 million prize pool
The Esports World Cup, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will boast a staggering $60 million prize pool.
Virtus.pro sign “electroNic” to replace “mir”
Virtus.pro made waves in the Counter-Strike 2 scene by signing Denis “electroNic” Sharipov while bidding farewell to Nikolay “mir” Bityukov.
FaZe Clan claim IEM Chengdu title
In a heated showdown at IEM Chengdu, FaZe Clan emerged victorious over MOUZ in the grand final to secure another CS2 trophy.
MOUZ & FaZe Clan set to clash in IEM Chengdu grand final
FaZe Clan and MOUZ claimed victory in their respective semi-final clashes to book their place in the IEM Chengdu grand final.
G2 Esports & FaZe Clan advance to IEM Chengdu semi-finals
After claiming quarter-final victories in their respective series, FaZe Clan and G2 Esports have secured semi-final places at IEM Chengdu.
IEM Chengdu quarterfinals betting predictions – April 12, 2024
ESB presents free Counter-Strike 2 betting predictions for both of the IEM Chengdu quarterfinal bouts on Friday, April 12.
IEM Chengdu playoffs bracket set
After three days of play at IEM Chengdu, the playoffs bracket is now set, with FaZe Clan and G2 Esports locking in their quarterfinals spots.
Virtus.pro & Astralis lock in playoffs spot at IEM Chengdu
Virtus.pro and Astralis have booked their spots in the playoffs of IEM Chengdu after recording back-to-back wins.
Eternal Fire academy players cut from Counter-Strike 2 roster
Eternal Fire has cut two of their academy members, Ahmet “cyber” Akpınar and Bilgihan “Depact” Ayaz, following their two-year FACEIT bans.