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Skyesports Masters 2024: European Closed Qualifier Kicks Off

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The European Closed Qualifier for the Skyesports Masters 2024 is all set to take place from March 19 to 24. Twelve of some of the biggest names in the region for Counter-Strike 2 will be taking part for a spot in the Skyesports Masters 2024 Main Event, where they will be fighting for a share of the staggering $350,000 prize pool. 

Here’s everything you need to know about the Skyesports Masters 2024 European Qualifier.

Teams

12 teams have been directly invited to take part in the event. These are as follows:

  • BetBoom Team

  • Fnatic

  • Guild Eagles

  • Preasy Esport

  • 3DMAX

  • B8

  • FORZE Esports

  • GUN5 Esports

  • Natus Vincere Junior

  • Sprout

  • TSM

  • VP.Prodigy

Format

The 12 teams will lock horns in a single-elimination bracket to determine the champions. BetBoom Team, Fnatic, Guild Esports, and Preasy Esports, have been given a bye directly into the quarterfinal. 

All matches will be a best-of-three, except for the grand finals, which will be a best-of-five. 

The bracket is as follows:

Where to watch the Skyesports Masters 2024 European Qualifier? 

The Skyesports Masters 2024 European Qualifier will be broadcast live from March 19 to 24 on the Skyesports YouTube and Twitch channels. Matches will kick off at 11:30 am CET on each day. 

What is at stake? 

The champion of the Skyesports Masters 2024 European Qualifier will qualify for the main event. Here, they will be up against the likes of Aurora Gaming, BIG, ENCE, Team Liquid, Ninjas in Pyjamas, OG, and the champion of the India Qualifier. 

The main events boast a huge prize pool of $350,000.