ESL Announces CS2 Tourney Schedule for 2028

Organizer ESL released its initial 2028 CS2 early calendar of events. The company plans to run at least six high-level events in the ESL Pro Tour, one less than the number it initially promised to put on for 2025, 2026, and 2027.

Company officials further noted that the events list could be re-tuned. ESL is thinking of introducing additional tournaments into the 2028 schedule, with the details and exact dates to be announced in due time.

Organizers' message is that focus continues to be on the flagship global events in the Americas, Asia, and Europe, as an attempt to draw in the ESL Pro Tour international audience and give level opportunities to the world's top teams.

The following ESL event will be IEM Chengdu 2025, taking place from November 3-9 in China. The event will be the season closer and include some of the world's best Counter-Strike 2 teams.

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