CS:GO | EPICENTER
The largest e-sports tournament EPICENTER in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive returns to Moscow. The group stage of the tournament is scheduled for the period from 22 to 25 October, and the final competition will be held on October 27-28 at the CSKA Arena (formerly known as the sports and entertainment complex "VTB Ice Palace"). Spectators are waited by impressive opposition of the best teams of the world, unforgettable colorful show, and also autograph sessions of professional players and commentators.
Broadcast Talent
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Host:
- stunna (Tres Saranthus)
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Analysts:
- Thorin (Duncan Shields)
- vENdetta (Halvor Gulestøl)
- Maniac (Mathieu Quiquerez)
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Commentators:
- Scrawny (Conner Girvan)
- launders (Mohan Govindasamy)
- JustHarry (Harry Russell)
- Hugo Byron (Hugo Byron)
Format
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Group Stage: October 23th - 25th, 2018
- Two double-elimination format (GSL) Groups:
- Each group has four Teams
- All matches are Bo3
- The top three teams from each group advance to the Playoffs:
- Group stage winners advance to the Semifinals
- Group stage runners-up advance to the Quarterfinals as the High Seeds
- Group stage 3rd place teams advance to the Quarterfinals as the Low Seeds
- Two double-elimination format (GSL) Groups:
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Playoffs: October 27th - 28th, 2018
- Single-Elimination bracket
- All matches are Bo3
Prize pool
$1,000,000 USD are spread among the teams as seen below:
| # | Team | PRIZE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FaZe Clan |
$ 150 000 |
| 2 |  Natus Vincere |
$ 75 000 |
| 3-4 |  AVANGAR |
$ 20 000 |
| 3-4 |  Team Liquid |
$ 30 000 |
| 5-8 |  HellRaisers |
$ 10 000 |
| 5-8 |  Ninjas in Pyjamas |
$ 10 000 |
| 5-8 |  Swole Patrol |
$ 5 000 |
| 5-8 |  ENCE eSports |
$ 5 000 |