Stage 1 of ESL Pro League Season 23 is over, and the sixteen teams moving on to Stage 2 are set. The competition is heating up as top teams like FURIA Esports, Team Spirit, and MOUZ get ready to take on both strong contenders and surprising underdogs from Stage 1.
With just eight playoff spots up for grabs, every series matters. Teams are fighting for a share of the $776,000 prize pool and a spot in the LAN Finals.
Below is everything you need to know about the Stage 2 format, the teams taking part, and the first matchups.
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Stage 2 Format
Stage 2
- 16 Team Swiss System Format
- All matches are Bo3
- Top 8 teams proceed to the LAN Finals
Teams
| Spirit | FURIA |
| Natus Vincere | Monte |
| FUT | Astralis |
| B8 | 3DMAX |
| Aurora | Legacy |
| G2 | FaZe |
| paiN | TheMongolZ |
| MOUZ | HEROIC |
ESL Pro League Season 23: Stage 2 Opening Matches Schedule
March 6
- Natus Vincere vs. Monte and FUT vs. Astralis starting at 11:30 CET
- Spirit vs. 3DMAX and Aurora vs. Legacy starting at 14:00 CET
- G2 vs. FaZe and TheMongolZ vs. paiN starting at 16:30 CET
- MOUZ vs. HEROIC and FURIA vs. B8 starting at 19:00 CET
How to Watch ESL Pro League Season 23
Catch every match live on the official ESL streams:
- ESL Pro League Season 23 Official Twitch Primary Stream
- ESL Pro League Season 23 YouTube Stream
- ESL Pro League Season 23 Twitch Secondary Stream
You can tune in from anywhere home, work, or on the go, and never miss a clutch moment.
What to Expect from ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2
Stage 2 brings tougher competition on the way to the playoffs. Since only eight teams will make it to the LAN Finals, every match is important. With big-name teams and surprise challengers in the mix, ESL Pro League Season 23 promises exciting games, upsets, and memorable CS2 moments.
Fans can look forward to a week of top-tier gameplay as teams fight for a spot in the finals and a chance to win the ESL Pro League trophy.
