Tier 122 Mar 2026 — 29 Mar 2026
Overview
ESL One is the last ESL in the 2026
Format
Group Stage Two single round-robin groups of eight teams each All series consist of two games Top two teams from each group advance to upper bracket of playoffs 3rd to 4th place teams from each group advance to lower bracket of playoffs Remaining teams are eliminated Click here for Group Stage tiebreaker rules Playoffs Double-elimination bracket Grand Final is Bo5, all other matches are Bo3
Group Stage
| # | Team | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 22 Mar | 24 Mar | 24 Mar | 23 Mar | — | 22 Mar | 23 Mar | |
| 22 Mar | 23 Mar | 23 Mar | 22 Mar | 24 Mar | 25 Mar | 24 Mar | |
| 24 Mar | 23 Mar | 22 Mar | — | 24 Mar | 23 Mar | 22 Mar | |
| 24 Mar | 23 Mar | 22 Mar | 23 Mar | 22 Mar | 24 Mar | 25 Mar | |
| 23 Mar | 22 Mar | — | 23 Mar | 22 Mar | 24 Mar | 24 Mar | |
| — | 24 Mar | 24 Mar | 22 Mar | 22 Mar | 23 Mar | 23 Mar | |
| 22 Mar | 25 Mar | 23 Mar | 24 Mar | 24 Mar | 23 Mar | 22 Mar | |
| 23 Mar | 24 Mar | 22 Mar | 25 Mar | 24 Mar | 23 Mar | 22 Mar |
| # | Team | W | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 22 Mar | 24 Mar | 24 Mar | 23 Mar | — | 22 Mar | 23 Mar | |
| 22 Mar | 23 Mar | 23 Mar | 22 Mar | 24 Mar | — | 24 Mar | |
| 24 Mar | 23 Mar | 22 Mar | — | 24 Mar | 23 Mar | 22 Mar | |
| 24 Mar | 23 Mar | 22 Mar | 23 Mar | 22 Mar | 24 Mar | — | |
| 23 Mar | 22 Mar | — | 23 Mar | 22 Mar | 24 Mar | 24 Mar | |
| — | 24 Mar | 24 Mar | 22 Mar | 22 Mar | 23 Mar | 23 Mar | |
| 22 Mar | — | 23 Mar | 24 Mar | 24 Mar | 23 Mar | 22 Mar | |
| 23 Mar | 24 Mar | 22 Mar | — | 24 Mar | 23 Mar | 22 Mar |
Upcoming Matches
ESL One
Group A
BetBoom Team
REKONIX
Team Yandex
Yakult Brothers
MOUZ
GamerLegion
Tundra Esports
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Group B
Team Spirit
paiN Gaming
Xtreme Gaming
Virtus.pro
OG
Nigma Galaxy
Aurora
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Prediction accuracy
Prediction
Draw (1–1)
My take
This is one of those matches where both teams can easily take a map. Tundra is more structured, but they still have weird drafts and can throw a game out of nowhere. PARI, on the other hand, has better mid-game fights but zero consistency. I don’t trust either of them to close 2-0.
MOUZ vs GamerLegion
Prediction
Draw (1–1)
My take
This is EXACTLY the type of match where MOUZ either looks like a tier 1 team or completely collapses. GL is not stable either - RCY can win mid hard or just disappear. I’ve seen this script too many times… both teams take one.
Prediction
Team Yandex
My take
Yandex is just too clean in BO2. They don’t give free games. If they are the better team, they will close both maps. YkBros won’t survive the 5-man pressure.
Prediction
BetBoom Team
My take
Classic BetBoom match. Against weaker teams, they look like the best team in the world. If lanes go even remotely fine, this is over.
Prediction
Draw (1–1)
My take
I refuse to go 2-0 here. BetBoom is the definition of chaos — they can stomp one map and throw the next one with a 15k lead. Tundra is more stable, but not enough to dominate.
Prediction
Draw (1–1)
My take
This is a bad matchup for PARI. They rely on chaotic fights and mistakes — Yandex does NOT give that. Clean 5-man Dota vs inconsistent aggression… we know how this ends. Going with a draw.
Prediction
Draw (1–1)
My take
GL should be better in every aspect. Even if they drop a game, it would be a massive throw. BUT, now that YB has a better carry, we can go with a draw.
Prediction
MOUZ
My take
Even with all their issues, MOUZ has way better players. If they lose a map here… I don’t even know what to say anymore.
Aurora vs Team Falcons
Prediction
Draw (1–1)
My take
Falcons without full form are not reliable at all. Aurora, on the other hand, plays really solid mid-game, but they also depend a lot on momentum. This feels like a trade — one clean win each.
OG vs Nigma Galaxy
Prediction
Draw (1–1)
My take
This is a trap match. OG should win, but we’ve seen them throw games they had no business losing. NGX is not good, but in BO2 they can absolutely steal a map.
Prediction
Xtreme Gaming
My take
I will not overthink this. If Ame reaches late game, VP is done. Unless XG throws (which is possible…), this should be clean.
Prediction
Team Spirit
My take
Spirit is just too disciplined for a team like paiN. They won’t give them chaotic fights, and that’s where paiN usually finds wins. Yatoro in BO2 vs weaker teams = 2-0 most of the time.
Prediction
Draw (1–1)
My take
Falcons always find a way to take a game. Even when they look bad, they can draft something weird and win. XG is stronger overall, but I don’t trust them to sweep.
Aurora vs Team Spirit
Prediction
Draw (1–1)
My take
Very hard match. Aurora needs mid-game control, Spirit plays disciplined and punishes mistakes. This screams split — both styles can win a game.
Prediction
Draw (1–1)
My take
Two unstable teams. NGX has moments, VP has structure, but neither is convincing. This is classic BO2 draw material.
OG vs paiN Gaming
Prediction
OG
My take
If OG loses a map here, it’s pure grief. They are just better in every department.
