ESL Challenger League Season 50: North America – Cup #1

The road to ESL Challenger League Season 50 begins with Cup #1, the first of three open qualifier events for North American teams. Featuring 24 invited and qualified rosters, this double-elimination tournament will test teams across best-of-three matches, with only the winner advancing to the Regional Finals.

📅 Dates:

• Qualifier: August 11–15, 2025
• Finals: August 26–31, 2025

🎯 Format:

• 24 teams
• Double elimination bracket
• All matches are best-of-three (Bo3)
• Winner qualifies directly to the Challenger League Regional Finals

💰 Prize Pool: $17,500 USD

• 🥇 1st: $8,000
• 🥈 2nd: $4,000
• 🥉 3rd: $2,000
• 4th: $1,500
• 5th–6th: $1,000

🌐 Online Event

• Played on North American servers
• Broadcast live on ESL’s official channels

This is a Tier 2 “Wildcard” event in Valve’s competitive ecosystem, making it a major opportunity for rising teams to establish themselves. For us at Chicken Coop, this is where our 2025 climb truly begins.