STAGE 1: THE OPEN QUALIFIERS

AUGUST 30 + SEPTEMBER 6

The starting line for all competitors. Assemble your team and enter regional qualifiers in NA & EMEA. No invites, no gatekeeping. Each region features two open qualifiers, with the top 8 teams from each qualifier advancing.

Hosted in partnership with FACEIT 

SIGN YOUR TEAM UP NOW:

STAGE 2: THE CLOSED QUALIFIERS

The best from Open Qualifiers face off in live events broadcasted from the ESL studio in Stockholm. This is where rising talent meets pro-level pressure. Only a few will secure their ticket to the main stage.

STAGE 3: THE GRAND MAJOR 2025

AT DREAMHACK STOCKHOLM | NOVEMBER 28-29

The season ends with a bang: a live in person spectacle at DreamHack Stockholm. The top 16 global teams battle for glory, a roaring crowd, and the right to raise the trophy. 

The time has come to find out… CAN YOU REACH THE FINALS?

THE GRAND MAJOR 2025

This year, competitive play in THE FINALS hits new heights with a global, open-to-all journey toward the ultimate showdown: the Grand Major 2025, live at DreamHack Stockholm.

From Zero to Hero: Your Competitive Journey

In 2025, our esports season is wide open, thrilling, and built for players who dare to rise. The road to the Grand Major unfolds across three key stages: