After the announcement of the new ESL Pro League format last week and the feedback we received from teams and fans as a result of that, we would like to announce some updates regarding Mountain Dew League and the qualification for Season 12 specifically.
Everybody at ESL is committed to creating an ecosystem that offers a clear path from zero to hero. We have supported the CS:GO scene on all levels since the launch of the game, including Mountain Dew League as a pathway into the elite level for aspiring stars and we want to continue along this path.
Our vision for the ESL Pro Tour, which connects competitions of all levels, is to empower players in their journey. While we acknowledge that the communication of the latest changes was not fully aligned with this principle, we have done our best to engage with the affected teams and create a structure everyone feels comfortable with.
ESL Pro League Season 12 Qualification
To provide an additional opportunity to make it back into the new ESL Pro League, there will be a special qualification process for Season 12.
-Mountain Dew League Global Challenge
Three MDL Global Challenge slots of the current season will directly qualify teams into ESL Pro League Season 12 to reflect the increasing competition in MDL as a result of the new format, thus giving more teams a chance back in and reflecting the increased competitive level in MDL.
-Regional Qualifiers
In addition, all teams that were left without an ESL Pro League spot or the chance to earn one will be invited to a regional online qualifier alongside teams from ESL Pro League Season 11, out of which the winning teams will earn a slot for ESL Pro League Season 12, too. Regional qualifiers will take place in Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania, and South America. All qualifiers are BO3 single-elimination. The dates for the qualifiers will be April 21-22. Invited teams include:
EU: BIG, Sprout, Aristocracy / ARCY, HellRaisers, Singularity, HAVU, Spirit
NA: Ex-Singularity, eUnited, Swole Patrol, Envy, Infinity, Riot Squad, Triumph
Asia: Lucid dreams, BTRG, ViCi, Alpha Red, BOOT, MVP, Invictus
OCE: Chiefs, Order, Avant, Paradox, Ground Zero, Really Weird, Catman
SA: Isurus, Detona
3 slots para entrar a la Pro League y los que no han invitado a la Pro League todavía pueden entrar
