ESL Challenger League is a direct path to ESL Pro League. A total of 56 teams from over 20 different nations will compete in three divisions between August 16th - December 3rd for a total of $240,000 in prize money. The regional NA, EU and ASIA winners and runner-ups from Season 46 of ESL Challenger League will receive a direct slot for the upcoming ESL Pro League Season 19 tournament. This strengthens the ESL Pro Tour Challenger level and allows teams to battle their way through to the ESL Pro Tour Masters level.