Everything is set for ESL Pro League Season 24 to kick off, welcoming the world’s best Counter-Strike 2 teams for a showdown in Poland.
Scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 3, ESL Pro League Season 24 is one of the biggest Counter-Strike 2 tournaments of the year, set to test the strength of the world’s best rosters on the big stage.
This year’s event will head to the renowned Spodek Arena in Katowice, Poland, where 16 rosters, including Team Spirit, Team Falcons, MOUZ, 9z Team, Team Vitality, Natus Vincere, FURIA, and other heavyweights, will duke it out for a share of the US$1,000,000 prize pool.
With all of the world’s best rosters in attendance, ESL Pro League Season 24 promises to be a highly competitive tournament with no clear favourite. However, some squads have shown more in the weeks leading up to the event, making them more likely victors.
Here you can find our free ESL Pro League Season 24 tournament betting preview, with all the information about the event you’ll need, along with odds from the best CS2 bookmakers and free outright predictions.
When Does ESL Pro League Season 24 Start?
ESL Pro League Season 24 is scheduled to start on Thursday, October 3. The tournament will run for nine days and conclude on Sunday, October 11.
ESL Pro League Season 24 Format
ESL Pro League Season 24 is set to take place from October 3 to October 11 and will play out over two stages.
The event starts with the group stage, where all 16 participating teams will be put into a single Swiss-system format group. All group stage games will be played as best-of-three (BO3), with the top eight teams proceeding to the playoffs.
Playoffs move to a single-elimination bracket, with all eight teams starting in the quarterfinals. The quarterfinals, semifinals, and the third-place decider will be played as best-of-three (BO3), while the grand final will be best-of-five (BO5)
Group Stage
- 16 Counter-Strike 2 teams
- Swiss-system group
- All matches are best-of-three
- Top eight teams proceed
Playoffs
- Eight Counter-Strike 2 teams
- Single-elimination bracket
- Grand final is best-of-five
- All other games are best-of-three
ESL Pro League Season 24 Favourites & Odds
ESL Pro League Season 24 welcomes 16 of the world’s best Counter-Strike 2 teams, many of whom have a realistic chance to make a run for the trophy. Yet the gap between the top contenders and the rest is noticeable.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Team Spirit | 2.90 |
| Team Vitality | 3.80 |
| Team Falcons | 5.00 |
| MOUZ | 6.30 |
| FURIA | 8.50 |
| Aurora Gaming | 11.00 |
| G2 Esports | 13.00 |
| Natus Vincere | 13.00 |
| Legacy | 15.00 |
| BetBoom Team | 20.00 |
| 9z Team | 35.00 |
| PARIVISION | 35.00 |
| 1w Team | 45.00 |
| M80 | 75.00 |
| ShindeN | 100.00 |
| TYLOO | 100.00 |
Team Spirit are the main candidates to win the event, which comes as no surprise to anyone.
They’ve been in explosive form in recent months, racking up some very impressive tournament placements, including a semifinal run at Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major, a runner-up finish at BLAST Bounty Summer, and two title runs at the Esports World Cup and BLAST Open Fall.
As the most in-form team ahead of ESL Pro League Season 24 and with plenty of time to rest and prepare for the event, Spirit are hard to doubt.
Team Vitality were the most dominant team of 2025 and early 2026, but then hit a rough patch from May up until September, struggling to find any traction in their competitive endeavours.
However, things seem to have taken a turn for the better of late, as Vitality have managed a semifinal run at BLAST Open Fall, and then won StarLadder StarSeries Season 20.
While Vitality have more to show before we can believe that they’re back, the Bees are definitely showing signs of life.
Team Falcons are the reigning Major champions, which alone makes them a team to watch at ESL Pro League Season 24.
However, they’ve looked shaky of late and haven't reached the same heights at past big events, despite not looking terrible at either the Esports World Cup or StarLadder StarSeries, where they finished fifth-eighth and third-fourth.
MOUZ are listed as the fourth-most likely team to win. They have shown some pulse of late, with a title run at BLAST Bounty Summer and a semifinal run at BLAST Open Fall.
But their early eliminations from the Esports World Cup and StarLadder StarSeries raise some questions about whether MOUZ can challenge Spirit and Vitality for top spots at ESL Pro League Season 24.
Where to Watch ESL Pro League Season 24?
To watch ESL Pro League Season 24 live, visit any online streaming site and look for ESL channels. Esports fans can also find free streaming options on Stake and other prominent bookmakers, which offer in-play betting markets for Counter-Strike 2.
- Visit Stake
- Register with Stake promo code NEWBONUS or log in to your account
- Open ESL Pro League Season 24 markets under the CS2 tab
- Enjoy the free live stream and explore in-play markets
Where to Bet on ESL Pro League Season 24?
Counter-Strike 2 bettors do not have to look far to find a platform to place bets on ESL Pro League Season 24. As one of the most prestigious tournaments of the year, ESL Pro League enjoys excellent coverage from traditional bookmakers and esports betting sites.
While there are many options to choose from, Stake stands out as one of the top choices, offering excellent market coverage, competitive odds, generous bonuses and promotions, as well as free live streaming and in-play betting for registered users.