Complete Schedule of All ESL Pro Tour 2025 Tournaments and Dates

The roadmap for the ESL Pro Tour 2025 has been officially announced in a recent blog post. This exciting year will showcase seven tournaments, comprising five Masters events and two Championships. To ensure the events run smoothly, organizers are committing over US$ 11 million for the year.

This piece will provide a comprehensive breakdown of the tournaments scheduled for the ESL Pro Tour 2025, including their specific dates.

Overview of the ESL Pro Tour 2025

As highlighted in ESL’s official announcement, the 2025 season for CS2 will include two Championships and five Masters events. Fans can look forward to the return of previously popular global locations and venues.

The ESL Pro Tour Counter-Strike schedule for 2025 is outlined below:

Tournament	Scheduled Date
IEM Katowice 2025	January 29 – February 9
ESL Pro League Season 21 (Europe)	February 25 – March 16
IEM Spring 2025	April 21 – April 27
IEM Dallas 2025	May 19 – May 25
IEM Cologne 2025	July 23 – August 3
ESL Pro League Season 22 (Europe)	September 23 – October 12
IEM Chengdu 2025	November 3 – November 9

Among these events, IEM Katowice 2025 and IEM Cologne 2025 will serve as Championship tournaments.

Exciting Changes in ESL Pro Tour 2025

In 2025, the ESL Pro Tour will implement several modifications in its tournament formats. Notably, all finals will transition to a Best of 5 (Bo5) format, and the Best of 1 (Bo1) opening matches will be eliminated.

This decision to remove Bo1 openers is significant as it allows teams to fully demonstrate their capabilities across multiple maps. Transitioning to Bo3 matches is a welcomed change.

Furthermore, the Grand Finals will also adopt a Bo5 format, enhancing the competitiveness and entertainment value of the games. Teams will now need to exhibit their adaptability and strategize for all active duty maps to secure victories.

ESL has also revealed their financial backing for the years 2025 and 2026, pledging over US$ 11 million each year, totaling more than US$ 22 million across two years.

This substantial investment is a crucial effort to ensure the success of their events. More details regarding the allocation of funds for each event will be announced as the tournament dates approach.

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