Counter-Strike 2

Deutsche Telekom proudly announces the launch of the fourth season of the T-esports Championship (TEC) – an international online gaming tournament that brings together rising stars and passionate players from across Europe. With a €100,000 prize pool and a LAN grand final in Budapest, TEC continues to grow its legacy as a leading grassroots esports platform in the region.

Schedule

• Qualifiers: Sep 9, 13, 16, 20
• Swiss Stage: Sep 22 – Oct 2
• Playoffs: Oct 3 – Oct 8
• LAN Finals: Nov 15–16

Format

• 4x Single Elim Qualifiers → Top 4 per qualifier advance
• Swiss Stage (16 teams) – BO1, elimination matches as BO3
• Playoffs (8 teams) – BO3 Quarterfinals, BO5 Semifinals
• LAN Finals – BO5

Roster Rules

• 5 players min, 1 optional sub (after qualifying, +1 additional sub allowed)
• At least 2 players from: Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, or Hungary
• Others must be from EU/EEA/UK/Switzerland or Adria region (BiH, Serbia, Slovenia, Albania, Kosovo)
• Age 16+ with valid ID
• Players locked to roster after qualifying

Platform & Anti-Cheat

• Played on FACEIT
• FACEIT Anti-Cheat mandatory
• Servers in: Moscow, Germany, UK, Netherlands, Sweden, France, Finland

Maps (Valve Active Duty Pool)

• Ancient, Overpass, Dust II, Inferno, Mirage, Nuke, Train
• Map veto via FACEIT
• Knife rounds for side choice

Prize Pool: €50,000

• 1st: €20,000 | 2nd: €13,000 | 3rd–4th: €8,500 each

Support

• For any inquiries or support, contact us through FACEIT or Discord.
• Discord: https://discord.gg/RjJWFKHeEM

Organized by Deutsche Telekom & regional partners, conducted by Good Game Global.