Tournament format
Sometimes the organizer will test out new concepts and formats. Therefore always check the tournament page if you would like to study a specific tournament.Whats special about EPICENTER
Once a year, the cities in Russia become the center points of the Counter-Strike world. Whether it is Moscow or St. Petersburg, mad fun is guaranteed. Eight of the most elite teams in the world are invited to compete for the championship, prize money and an opportunity to entertain thousands of dedicated and passionate fans.
The atmosphere is always amazing, and all the excitement and electricity in the arena make it seem like the building will get the roof blown off by all the fans cheering. Add to that a prize pool of $500,000 and you get an epic tournament that leaves no one disappointed.
EPICENTER's first event
It was in Russia back in 2016, when all the best teams in Counter-Strike was placed in VTB Ice Palace, Moscow. Eight teams came with one thing in mind – to raise the shiny trophy above their heads.
The prize pool was $500,000 and the competition was as hard as it gets – Dignitas, Virtus.pro, SK, NaVi, G2, and fnatic went at each other with nothing holding them back. After grueling battles, Dignitas was able to win the championship by defeating Virtus.pro by 2:1 in the final round.