ESL Challenger League: North America Cup #3 season 52 2026

About the tournament

ESL Challenger League Season 52: North America Cup #3 is the North American online regional cup of ESL Challenger League for Counter-Strike 2, part of the Challenger tier just below ESL Pro League. Sixteen teams compete in a double-elimination playoff bracket, with every match played as a best-of-three. The event runs from October 7 to 14, 2026, and the cup carries a $17,500 prize pool; the winner also earns a place in the Season 52 North America Regional Finals.