The stage is set for the climax of ESL Pro League Season 23! Eight top-tier teams have battled their way to the Playoffs, and the Single Elimination Bracket is officially locked in. With no second chances, every map counts as these heavyweights clash for the championship title. The first two stages of the tournament have been played online, but in the knockout stage of the tournament, all action will be on LAN in Stockholm, Sweden.
Based on the official bracket, we are guaranteed an action-packed weekend. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming matchups, potential bracket collisions, and the complete schedule.
🗓️ Friday, March 13: Quarter-finals
All Quarter-final matches are Best-of-3 (BO3).
The playoff weekend kicks off with a marathon of high-stakes Counter-Strike, featuring four back-to-back elimination matches:
- 10:00 | The MongolZ vs. Natus Vincere
- 13:15 | Legacy vs. Aurora
- 16:30 | MOUZ vs. FUT
- 19:45 | Astralis vs. Spirit
🗓️ Saturday, March 14: Semi-finals
All Semi-final matches are Best-of-3 (BO3).
Saturday narrows the field down to the final two. Looking at the bracket layout, here is how the paths to the Grand Final shape up:
- 15:45 | Semi-final #1 (Top Bracket)
- This matchup will feature the winner of Astralis / Spirit taking on the winner of Legacy / Aurora.
- 19:00 | Semi-final #2 (Bottom Bracket)
- The evening match will feature the winner of The MongolZ / Natus Vincere facing off against the winner of MOUZ / FUT.
🗓️ Sunday, March 15: Finals Day
Championship Sunday features both the battle for bronze and the ultimate showdown for the Season 23 trophy.
- 13:30 | 3rd Place Decider Match (BO3)
- The two defeated teams from Saturday’s Semi-finals will face off for the final podium spot in a tiebreaker match.
- 17:00 | Grand Final (BO5)
- The ultimate test of endurance and skill. The two remaining teams will clash in a Best-of-5 series to crown the ESL Pro League Season 23 Champion.
