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ESEA Season 38: Premier Division - North America
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ESEA Season 38: Premier Division - North America
League Information
Series:
Organizer:
Sponsor(s):
Game:
Type:
Online
Prize Pool:
$50,000 USD
Start Date:
2021-08-18
End Date:
2021-10-17
Teams:
16
Liquipedia Tier:
Links
Maps
About[edit]
Broadcast Talent[edit]
- Observers:
- haloflyer (Jacob Halfman)
- Micah Bain (Micah Bain)
- zarx (Jake Karakouzian)
Format[edit]
- Regular Season:
- Two Round-Robin format groups
- All teams play each other once
- All matches are Bo3
- Top 4 teams from each group proceed to the Playoffs
- Click here to show the tie-breaker process
- Two Round-Robin format groups
- Points amassed between tied teams (mini-league)
- Map difference between tied teams
- Map wins between tied teams
- Overall map difference
- Overall map wins
- Round difference between tied teams
- Round wins between tied teams
- Overall round difference
- Overall round wins
- Playoffs:
- Double-Elimination bracket
- All matches (excl. Grand Final) are Bo3
- Grand Final is Bo5 (1 map advantage to the UB team)
Prize Pool[edit]
$50,000 USD are spread among the teams as seen below:
Note: RBG Esports claim the qualification spot for EPL Conference Season 15 due to Extra Salt already having a spot from DH Open June 2021: NA.
Participants[edit]
- 1 June 25th - Cooper leaves Triumph and is replaced by 3ARK00Z. [1]
- 2 August 8th - tweiss steps down from Triumph. [2]
- 3 August 9th - Triumph add jeorgesnorts. [3]
- 4 August 11th - 3ARK00Z steps down from Triumph and is replaced by cxzi. [4]
- 5 August 25th - cynic leaves Triumph to join Party Astronauts. [5]
- 6 August 30th - hate joins Triumph. [6]
- 7 September 9th - RZU steps down from Triumph. [7]
- 1 July 13th - cxzi leaves ChocoCheck to join Secret Club while stamina leaves to join Pryde. [9]
- 2 July 29th - ChocoCheck part ways with cJ as Turismo and RIKO join the team. nosraC returns to the starting lineup following the expiration of his ESIC ban. Additionally, XotiC transitions into being a member of the starting lineup. [10][11]
- 1 July 14th - Sharkie leaves GGPR esports. [12]
- 2 July 1st - GGPR esports add xCeeD and jtmythic. Additionally, Jmp becomes a backup player. [13]
- 3 September 16th - xCeeD leaves to join Triumph. [14]
- 4 September 28th - quick transitions onto GGPR esports' starting lineup. [15]
- 1 August 19th - viz steps down from Party Astronauts on an indefinite temporary basis due to personal issues. [16]
- 2 August 25th - cynic joins Party Astronauts. [17]
- 1 July 13th - Secret Club overhaul their roster, replacing Ryze, consti, and WolfY with motm, cxzi, and hate. [9]
- 2 August 2nd - cxzi steps down from Secret Club. [18]
- 3 August 10th - motm leaves Secret Club to join ATK on trial. [19]
- 4 August 24th - Secret Club disbands. [8]
- 1 July 23rd - AAustiN and desi step down from Recon 5. jeorgesnorts joins the team. [20]
- 2 July 26th - Recon 5 part ways with Wilky as AAustiN and J0LZ join the team. [21]
- 3 August 9th - jeorgesnorts leaves Recon 5 to join Triumph. Recon 5 add stamina in his place. [3]
- 4 August 12th - Recon 5 add mindtr6cks as coach. [22]
- 5 August 13th - Recon 5 cease operations. The team will continue playing organizationless as Recon 5. [23]
- 6 August 29th - Recon 5 are signed by Strife Esports. [24]
- 1 September 7th - Elk steps down from Big Chillin and retires from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. [28]
- 2 September 16th - Munk steps down from Big Chillin's starting lineup. blackpinklisa and droid join as stand-ins. [29]
Results[edit]
Regular Season[edit]
Group A[edit]
Group A Standings | ||||||
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1. | paiN GamingpaiN | 7-0 | 255-119 | +136 | 21p | |
2. | ChocoCheckChoco | 6-1 | 218-193 | +25 | 18p | |
3. | Party AstronautsPartyz | 5-2 | 240-141 | +99 | 15p | |
4. | ONET4PONET4P | 3-4 | 200-201 | -1 | 9p | |
5. | Strife EsportsStrife | 3-4 | 179-179 | 0 | 9p | |
6. | MythicMythic | 3-4 | 210-197 | +13 | 9p | |
7. | Big ChillinBig Chillin | 1-6 | 144-192 | -48 | 3p | |
DQ. | 0-7 | 0-224 | -224 | 0p |
W-FF Week 5 | 2-0 Week 3 | 2-0 Week 7 | 2-1 Week 7 | 2-0 Week 5 | 2-1 Week 3 | ||
FF-W Week 5 | 2-1 Week 7 | 2-0 Week 7 | 2-1 Week 7 | 2-0 Week 5 | 2-1 Week 5 | ||
0-2 Week 3 | 1-2 Week 7 | 2-0 Week 5 | 2-0 Week 7 | 2-0 Week 5 | 2-0 Week 7 | ||
0-2 Week 7 | 0-2 Week 7 | 0-2 Week 5 | 2-1 Week 5 | 2-0 Week 7 | 1-2 Week 7 | ||
1-2 Week 7 | 1-2 Week 7 | 0-2 Week 7 | 1-2 Week 5 | 2-0 Week 2 | 2-0 Week 5 | ||
0-2 Week 5 | 0-2 Week 5 | 0-2 Week 5 | 0-2 Week 7 | 0-2 Week 2 | 0-2 Week 5 | ||
1-2 Week 3 | 1-2 Week 5 | 0-2 Week 7 | 2-1 Week 7 | 0-2 Week 5 | 2-0 Week 5 | ||
Legend |
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Proceed to Playoffs |
Return for Season 39 |
Sent to Relegation |
Demoted to Advanced |
For detailed results for Weeks 1–4, click here.
For detailed results for Weeks 5–7, click here.
Group B[edit]
Group B Standings | ||||||
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1. | Extra SaltExtra Salt | 7-0 | 241-139 | +102 | 21p | |
2. | RBG EsportsRBG | 6-1 | 213-134 | +79 | 18p | |
3. | TriumphTriumph | 4-3 | 232-199 | +33 | 12p | |
4. | Team VerumVerum | 3-4 | 167-215 | -48 | 9p | |
5. | GGPR esportsGGPR | 3-4 | 171-210 | -39 | 9p | |
6. | ErosEros | 2-5 | 205-244 | -39 | 6p | |
7. | Third ImpactTI | 2-5 | 219-242 | -23 | 6p | |
8. | Coldest RidersColdest | 1-6 | 159-224 | -65 | 3p |
2-1 Week 7 | 2-0 Week 3 | 2-0 Week 7 | 2-0 Week 3 | 2-0 Week 2 | 2-0 Week 4 | 2-0 Week 7 | ||
1-2 Week 7 | 0-2 Week 3 | 2-0 Week 3 | 1-2 Week 5 | 2-0 Week 7 | 2-0 Week 3 | 2-0 Week 1 | ||
0-2 Week 3 | 2-0 Week 3 | W-FF Week 7 | 2-0 Week 7 | 2-0 Week 5 | 2-0 Week 7 | 2-0 Week 5 | ||
0-2 Week 7 | 0-2 Week 3 | FF-W Week 7 | 2-0 Week 4 | 2-0 Week 4 | 2-0 Week 1 | 0-2 Week 7 | ||
0-2 Week 3 | 2-1 Week 5 | 0-2 Week 7 | 0-2 Week 4 | 1-2 Week 2 | 2-0 Week 7 | 0-2 Week 5 | ||
0-2 Week 2 | 0-2 Week 7 | 0-2 Week 5 | 0-2 Week 4 | 2-1 Week 2 | 2-1 Week 5 | 1-2 Week 3 | ||
0-2 Week 4 | 0-2 Week 3 | 0-2 Week 7 | 0-2 Week 1 | 0-2 Week 7 | 1-2 Week 5 | 2-0 Week 2 | ||
0-2 Week 7 | 0-2 Week 1 | 0-2 Week 5 | 2-0 Week 7 | 2-0 Week 5 | 2-1 Week 3 | 0-2 Week 2 | ||
Playoffs[edit]
- Note: paiN Gaming are unable to participate and are replaced by Strife Esports.
Upper Bracket Quarterfinals
Upper Bracket Quarterfinals
UB Quarterfinals
UBQF
Upper Bracket Semifinals
Upper Bracket Semifinals
UB Semifinals
UBSF
Upper Bracket Final
Upper Bracket Final
UB Final
UBF
Grand Final
Grand Final
Final
GF
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October 12, 2021 - 20:00 EDT
ChocoCheck forfeit the last round on map 2.
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October 12, 2021 - 19:00 EDT
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October 13, 2021 - 20:00 EDT
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October 12, 2021 - 19:00 EDT
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October 12, 2021 - 19:00 EDT
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October 13, 2021 - 20:00 EDT
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October 14, 2021 - 20:00 EDT
Lower Bracket Round 1
Lower Bracket Round 1
LB Round 1
LBR1
Lower Bracket Quarterfinals
Lower Bracket Quarterfinals
LB Quarterfinals
LBQF
Lower Bracket Semifinal
Lower Bracket Semifinal
LB Semifinal
LBSF
Lower Bracket Final
Lower Bracket Final
LB Final
LBF
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October 13, 2021 - 20:00 EDT
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October 14, 2021 - 20:00 EDT
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October 13, 2021 - 20:00 EDT
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October 14, 2021 - 20:00 EDT
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October 15, 2021 - 20:00 EDT
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October 16, 2021 - 20:00 EDT
References[edit]
- ↑ Mnmzzz (2021-06-26). "Triumph add 3ARK00Z as Cooper looks towards VALORANT". Dust2.us.
- ↑ tweiss (2021-08-08). "I have chosen to leave @TriumphGamingGG tonight, ending my tenure with them".
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mnmzzz (2021-08-11). "jeorgesnorts jumps to Triumph; stamina returns to Premier with Recon 5". Dust2.us.
- ↑ Mnmzzz (2021-08-11). "cxzi returns to Triumph as 3ARK00Z steps down". Dust2.us.
- ↑ Mnmzzz (2021-08-25). "Party Astronauts add cynic as long-term replacement for viz". Dust2.us.
- ↑ hate (2021-08-30). "Joining @TriumphGamingGG for the season".
- ↑ cxzi (2021-09-09). "Rzu has decided to step down for personal reasons".
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Mnmzzz (2021-08-24). "RBG replace CLASIA and ara with jitter and Axed; Secret Club disband". Dust2.us.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Mnmzzz (2021-07-13). "Secret Club overhaul with motm, cxzi, and hate; ChocoCheck and CENSRD teeter on dissolution". Dust2.us.
- ↑ Mnmzzz (2021-07-29). "ChocoCheck add nosraC, Turismo, and RIKO". Dust2.us.
- ↑ "ESIC Update Regarding NA ESEA Match-Fixing Investigation". ESIC. 2021-08-23.
- ↑ Mnmzzz (2021-07-14). "Sharkie leaves GGPR". Dust2.us.
- ↑ Mnmzzz (2021-07-21). "GGPR add xCeeD and jtmythic". Dust2.us.
- ↑ theroadtodrwaldo (2021-09-16). "Triumph lose RZU but are still looking to xCeeD expectations". Dust2.us.
- ↑ Mnmzzz (2021-09-28). "quick transitions to GGPR's starting lineup". Dust2.us.
- ↑ Party Astronauts (2021-08-19). "Statement regarding Viz".
- ↑ Mnmzzz (2021-08-25). "Party Astronauts add cynic as long-term replacement for viz". Dust2.us.
- ↑ Mnmzzz (2021-08-07). "cxzi leaves Secret Club". Dust2.us.
- ↑ Nohte (2021-08-10). "ATK add motm on trial". HLTV.
- ↑ Mnmzzz (2021-07-23). "AAustiN and desi leave Recon 5; team begins rebuild with jeorgesnorts". Dust2.us.
- ↑ Mnmzzz (2021-07-27). "Recon 5 part ways with Wilky; team completes rebuild with AAustiN and J0LZ". Dust2.us.
- ↑ Mnmzzz (2021-08-19). "Recon 5 add Slovenian coach as they look for new home". Dust2.us.
- ↑ stamina (2021-08-13). "My team is currently looking for an organization to represent for @ESEA Premier as well as any online tournaments or lans we may have in the future".
- ↑ Strife Esports (2021-08-29). "We are excited to announce the signing of ex-Recon5 CS:GO Lineup".
- ↑ Mnmzzz (2021-07-23). "flixxy leaves Triton to join UYU as a player". Dust2.us.
- ↑ Mnmzzz (2021-07-28). "Triton add KayJay as coach". Dust2.us.
- ↑ Mnmzzz (2021-08-16). "Triton find unusual support from Chinese server provider ONET4P". Dust2.us.
- ↑ tolkienfanatic (2021-09-07). "Elk leaves Big Chillin; quits CS:GO". Dust2.us.
- ↑ Mnmzzz (2021-09-16). "Big Chillin set to finish season with blackpinklisa and droid". Dust2.us.
- ↑ Eros (2021-07-22). "Introducing our ESEA S38 PREMIER Roster".
- ↑ Mnmzzz (2021-07-16). "DAVEY steps down from Mythic". Dust2.us.
- ↑ JDubs (2021-08-02). "Joined @MythicRebornGG for S38 Premier".