ESL Challenger League Season 45

With 4 seasons per year, ESL Challenger League is a direct path to ESL Pro League. A total of 48 teams from over 20 different nations will compete in three divisions between January 17th - March 26th for a total of $120,000 in prize money. The regional NA, EU and ASIA winners from each Season of ESL Challenger League will receive a direct slot for the upcoming ESL Pro League Season 18 tournament. This strengthens the ESL Pro Tour Challenger level and allows teams to battle their way through to the ESL Pro Tour Masters level.