Esports tournament organiser ESL has unveiled the dates for the seven events forming the 2026 ESL Pro Tour calendar.
The upcoming Tier 1 and Wildcard events for the long-standing Counter-Strike 2 esports circuit will take place across Europe, China and the Americas.
Revealed on December 17th, 2025, the 2026 ESL Pro Tour season begins in late January with IEM Kraków. From January 28th to February 8th, 24 teams will compete for a share of a $1m (~£749,950) prize pool.
From March 1st to 15th, ESL Pro League Season 23 takes place in Sweden.