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Esports Events @ ESL

[ruby @RubyDota]

After 5 years and 4000+ hours played, I finally reached Immortal!! 💕

I love Dota 2 so much ❤️🥰

[ESL Counter-Strike @ESLCS]

yeah nah it's fine. i definitely did not need gamerlegion to win in order for my pickems to even have a small chance. like ive come to terms with it, it's okay. im okay. yeah i am. diamond coin just wasn't made for me you know? some people got it and some people don't. i don't.

[ESL Counter-Strike @ESLCS]

From 3-10 down to 19-15.

@FNATIC brought back a legendary Dust II map against EnVyUs to strike first in the Grand Final of #ESLOne Cologne 2015 and ultimately lift their second Major Trophy.

[ruby @RubyDota]

@TeamGBR_Esports @TeaGuvnor @Simon11634 @adzantick @TheRceze @symdota @meow_spirit

[Michael Decker @targetdecker]

ESL has created the most iconic event branding in esports. And it’s not even close.

When you look at how @ESLCS has built the "Cathedral of Counter-Strike" branding around #IEM Cologne over the years, it becomes pretty obvious that most other tournament organizers are missing a big opportunity.

A lot of events have reached a high production level these days. Whether they’re in New York, Shanghai or Berlin. But almost all of them still feel pretty interchangeable.

IEM Cologne doesn’t.

The moment someone says "Cathedral of Counter-Strike", you immediately know which event they’re talking about. The branding has become part of the tournament itself.

This year, ESL is doubling down on that identity.

▪️ A 12-minute cinematic teaser that raises the bar for esports video production.

▪️ A significantly upgraded Stage 1 venue.

▪️ And a clear focus on making Cologne feel different from every other event on the calendar.

Can’t wait to see the Cathedral come to life once the LANXESS arena fills up for the playoffs. And I’m even more curious what else ESL will do over the next few weeks to keep strengthening that unique event identity.

Photo: Adela Sznajder, ESL FACEIT Group

[ESL Counter-Strike @ESLCS]

At #ESLOne Cologne 2014, @fnatic's @olofmeister pulled off a legendary "burning defuse" against Team Dignitas. Tied 14-14, he defused the bomb while burning in a molotov, dying the frame the defuse finished. The iconic play was immortalised with a graffiti on Overpass.

[ESL Counter-Strike @ESLCS]

Make your move.

#IEM Cologne Major 2026 Official Trailer.

[Guinness World Records @GWR]

BOSHHHH

@Johnfis08605918 has set a NEW Guinness World Records title for the most takeaway dishes memorised in 30 seconds 💪

[ESL Counter-Strike @ESLCS]

ESL x @CounterStrike Collection 2 - Item 2

The Train Hoodie.

- Heavyweight 320 GSM jersey
- Full needle cuffs & hem
- Composition: 100% cotton fleece-back jersey
- Relaxed fit. Size down if between sizes.

Pre-order on June 8 for on-site pickup at #IEM Cologne Major.

[ESL Counter-Strike @ESLCS]

👁️👁️

[Marc Winther @marcwinther]

https://t.co/0RLcGGJLGj

[Martin @martycon73]

The Beatles
Golden slumbers/Carry that Weight/The end

[ESL Counter-Strike @ESLCS]

Here are the Community Broadcast Guidelines for the #IEM Cologne Major! 🏆

It is important for anyone looking to stream this year's event that you read through and understand these guidelines in full.

[paiN biguzera @biguzera1]

Pra vocês deve ser só mais um sticker até meio torto talvez, pra mim eh muito mais do que um sticker, virou uma lembrança que vou carregar comigo pra sempre, o início de um sonho da minha filha de 6 anos que sonha em ser artista quando crescer estampado em algo que eu amo ❤️❤️

[CS2 @CounterStrike]

2026 Cologne Major Items are now available: https://t.co/XqMr2Xaz9U

[Danil Ishutin @DendiBoss]

DOTA lovers should unite. We should fight for our game 👊😎

[SirActionSlacks @SirActionSlacks]

Episode 1 (of hopefully many) of the WEEKLY DOTA 2 NEWS SHOW just aired today!

https://t.co/krVNcIfVFv

I am hoping to keep the community informed of just the most important info for each week in Esports, memes and news

Thank you to our FIRST SPONSOR @thunderpickco
For support on the project! Thanks to them, we can pay community members to make art, write and edit, and grow the dota content creator space.

If you are interested in being one of these people paid to work on the show please email me [email protected]!

[CS2 @CounterStrike]

Welc☢️me back.

[CS2 @CounterStrike]

Let's have a great week.

[Classic Ads @ClassicAdvertz]

Think! Hedgehog Road Safety-King of the Road, 1998