ESL Challenger League Season 52: Europe - Cup #7 is a Counter-Strike 2 online tournament organized by FACEIT. The event features 16 teams competing for a $7,000 USD prize pool. The tournament follows a two-stage format: a Group Stage consisting of four double-elimination (GSL) groups with 4 teams each (all matches Bo3), with the top 2 teams from each group advancing to the Playoffs. The Playoffs are a single-elimination bracket with Bo3 matches throughout. The winner qualifies to the Regional Final and receives $4,000, with second place earning $2,000 and third place $1,000.

Tournament Format

Group Stage:

Four double-elimination (GSL) groups with 4 teams each. All matches are best-of-three. Top 2 teams from each group advance to the Playoffs

Playoffs:

Single-elimination bracket. All matches are best-of-three.