The Counter-Strike esports scene is getting a major update. ESL has officially shared the ESL Pro Tour 2027 calendar. This upcoming season brings a massive $11 million investment to help the global gaming community grow even more. Along with the heavy funding, the new tour will expand into three new host cities around the world.
One of the main highlights of this announcement is the return of the Intel Extreme Masters to Poland. IEM Kraków will act as the kickoff event to start the year. This tournament will begin on January 27 and run until February 7.
ESL Pro Tour 2027 Calendar Announced: Full CS Schedule and IEM Kraków Return
Fans and players have a busy year ahead of them. The organizers have planned seven main events from January all the way to November. Here is the complete ESL Pro Tour 2027 Counter-Strike schedule so you can mark your dates.
- IEM Kraków: January 27 – February 7
- ESL Event #2: March 4 – 14
- ESL Event #3: April 3 – 11
- ESL Event #4: May 1 – 9
- ESL Event #5: August 2 – 15
- ESL Event #6: September 23 – October 3
- ESL Event #7: October 30 – November 7
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This big calendar also shows us that ESL wants to provide a unique opportunity for growth. The brands and sponsors are gearing up to compete on the biggest stages in esports. The Counter-Strike community is a massive and growing market. This means it just keeps on growing year after year. From new fan engagement opportunities to special category sponsorship, the chance to reach the gaming community is bigger than ever.
With the new locations and the grand return to Krakow, the fans will have more opportunities to watch their favorite teams compete in live matches. We will be sure to update you as soon as the organizers announce the names of the three new host cities.
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