ESEA League moves to FACEIT

Over the past 15 years, the ESEA League has offered a platform for competitive players to hone their skills in a real team environment. Through 45 seasons, thousands of teams have competed, aiming to climb the divisions and reach the prestigious ESL Pro League. Many of today's top teams and players have emerged from this league.

The League, is making a big change by transitioning to the FACEIT platform. This move aims to provide players with a more trusted and balanced team league experience, enhanced by FACEIT's features. Season 46 registration is set to open in August, with the season starting in mid-August following IEM Cologne.

The decision to join forces with FACEIT was driven by community feedback and a desire to offer an improved team league experience. Leveraging FACEIT's anti-cheat system and platform features will address growing challenges and create a more trusted and enjoyable competition.

As the transition to FACEIT progresses, active Premium and League Pass subscribers on ESEA will receive corresponding subscriptions on FACEIT. Additionally, a new ESEA League Pass subscription will grant access to Season 46 and other ESEA competition content on the FACEIT platform. Registration details for ESL Challenger, Advanced, Main, and Intermediate teams will be released during the next season's registration period.

To maximize the value of the new ESEA League Pass subscription, participants can compete in the Pre-Season Circuit throughout July. This series of weekly tournaments on FACEIT offers qualification spots for the monthly finals, with a prize pool ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 across different regions.

Pre-Season circuits prize pool breakdowns

The timing of Season 46 aligns with the potential release of Counter-Strike 2 this summer. With uncertainties around the new game's impact, in the event Counter-Strike 2 becomes playable, the transition will be facilitated by FACEIT's existing integration and tested by professional players in the CS2 10 Mans Hub.

By proceeding with Season 46 planning, ESEA aims to avoid indefinite postponements caused by the Counter-Strike 2 release. This decision ensures that thousands of teams can continue playing, fulfilling contracts, and maintaining financial support without unnecessary delays.

The ESEA League and FACEIT collaboration marks an exciting new chapter for the Counter-Strike community, welcoming both new and returning players for Season 46 on the FACEIT platform.