ESL Challenger League: Europe Cup #1 season 52 2026

About the tournament

ESL Challenger League Season 52: Europe Cup 1 is a Tier 2 Counter-Strike 2 event in the ESL Challenger League circuit, played online in Europe. Sixteen teams are split into four GSL groups, with all group matches best-of-three; the top two from each group advance to an eight-team single-elimination playoff bracket, also played in BO3, with a third-place decider. The cup runs from July 12 to July 14, 2026, and carries a $7,000 prize pool. The winner also earns a place in the Season 52 Europe Finals, making this a key step toward the regional championship.