The first Counter-Strike 2 Lan tournament is here, and our viewer’s guide has you covered
ESL has arrived down under to bring us the first Tier-1 Lan event for Counter-Strike 2. CS returns to Sydney after a 4-year hiatus. The event should be worth the wait, as the Aware Super Theatre will host 6 teams after a grueling 3 days of groups.
Now that we have the arena and crowd involved, how will we watch the games? Lucky for you, we have it all sorted out. This viewer’s guide will tell you all about the event, when to watch it, and how to watch it.
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Schedule
The playoffs will begin on October 20, 2023, with two quarter-final games. 4 teams have qualified for the quarterfinals, and 2 teams have directly moved on to the semi-finals. MOUZ and G2 Esports have earned an extra day of rest while quarters are underway.
| Game | Match Start |
|---|---|
| Quarter Final 1 | 00.30 CST // 1:30 EST // 5.30 GMT // 7.30CEST |
| Quarter Final 2 | 3.30 CST // 4:30 EST // 8.30 GMT // 10.30CEST |
| Semi Final 1 | 00.30 CST // 1:30 EST // 5.30 GMT // 7.30CEST |
| Semi Final 2 | 3.30 CST // 4:30 EST // 8.30 GMT // 10.30CEST |
| Grand Final | 2.30 CST // 3.30 EST // 7.30 GMT // 9.30CEST |
The timing is obviously not favorable for the majority of the European fanbase. However, American fans can still sneak into watching a game at midnight. All the games going forward will be best-of-3s. This will be the first event to showcase how Bo3s will fit into the new MR12 format.
Where to Watch the Games
ESL will be streaming the games live on two different platforms. Streams will usually go live 1 hour before the scheduled game and will start with a desk segment and some casual segments. You will be able to watch their games on Twitch as well as on YouTube.
Games to Watch Out For
The second quarter-final game of ENCE vs. FaZe Clan is bound to be a banger. The crowd-buff for the G2 game is also going to be a huge game, as JKS is the only Australian left in the bracket. These two games should be entertaining and worth your time.
The return of Lan to Australia, combined with the release of the new game, should make this one of the events to remember. There are still a lot of complaints regarding the game and the net code, but a bit of randomness adds to the flavor of the storylines. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the game!
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