Although we are still in a pandemic due to COVID-19, in many parts of the world, especially in Europe and Asia, things are already much more controlled, which has allowed many people to resume their normal lives. This has also greatly benefited esports, which are increasingly allowed to hold live tournaments.
ESL has just announced that the Counter Strike tournament ESL ONE Cologne will be held in a controlled environment.
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This was announced through their official Twitter account.
Source: ESL
In their statement, they announced that although the tournament will take place at the LANXESS arena in Cologne, it will have to be held without an audience due to COVID-19. Nevertheless, the organizers announced that all people who purchased tickets for this tournament will be able to attend the ESL One Cologne 2022 with the same ticket, which will take place between July 15 and 17 next year.
However, if the person who bought the ticket does not wish to attend the event next year, they can request a refund at any time.
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Likewise, ESL announced the different tournaments it will hold during the second half of 2021 and the format in which they will be held.
| Event | Date | Prize Pool | Teams | Scenario |
| DreamHack Masters Spring | April 29 - May 9 | $250,000 | 16 | Online |
| IEM Summer | June 3-13 | $250,000 | 16 | Online |
| ESL One Cologne | July 6-18 | $1,000,000 | 24 | Studio |
| EPL: Season 14 Malta | September 8 - October 10 | $750,000 | 24 | Studio |
| IEM Fall | October 14-24 | $250,000 | 16 | Studio |
| IEM Winter | December 2-12 | $250,000 | 16 | Live Event |
ESL clarified that the ESL One Cologne 2021 could change venues, while the EPL Season 14 Malta and the IEM Fall could change dates.
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