Apr 18, 2018 16:00 BST ESL One powered by Intel® Returns to New York With Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Competition Barclays Center will host the global circuit September 29-30 for its third consecutive year Los Angeles, CA -- April 18, 2018 -- ESL, the world’s largest esports company, will bring the East Coast’s most prestigious esports competition, ESL One New York powered by Intel®, back to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on September 29-30, 2018. The event will feature gripping Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) gameplay with the world’s eight best CS:GO teams, all battling for their share of a US $250,000 prize pool and another point towards the Intel® Grand Slam, where a $1,000,000 USD bonus prize is up for grabs. ESL One New York 2018 will host five invited teams and three teams that earned spots through qualifiers. The eight teams will participate in a double elimination group stage, followed by the remaining four teams fighting through single elimination best-of-three matches on the main stage. The top two teams will then compete in a best-of-five grand final for their chance to take home the ESL One championship trophy. In addition to the tournaments, ESL One New York will feature a wide array of activities as part of the main event, including pro player autograph sessions. “We look forward to bringing ESL One New York and premier competition back to Barclays Center for another showcase of exciting esports,” said Yvette Martinez- Rea, CEO, ESL North America. “One weekend, one crowd, and one spectacular final. At ESL One New York, everything comes together. The passion behind the fans will fuel the amazing esports experience ESL looks to create, and we aim to make this event unforgettable.” “This is the third year in a row that we are bringing the world’s best CS:GO teams to the Big Apple for ESL One New York 2018”, said Ulrich Schulze, Senior Vice President of Product at ESL. “Thousands of fans have attended the biggest esports tournament on the East Coast in the past, and we can not wait for another memorable event at the legendary Barclays Center.” ESL One New York will be the thirteenth event in the Intel® Grand Slam series, which will award a $1,000,000 USD bonus prize to the first CS:GO team which wins four out of the last ten DreamHack or ESL events. Fnatic, Ninjas in Pyjamas, FazeClan, G2 and SK Gaming are all in contention to claim the coveted title, with SK Gaming currently leading the series with two points. This marks the third time the global esports tournament will be hosted at the venue, and the fifth time in New York. Tickets for ESL One New York will be available on Friday, April 20 at 8am PDT / 11am EDT / 5pm CEST via http://www.esl-one.com/csgo/newyork-2018/tickets. For more information about ESL One, visit the official tournament website and follow ESL One CS:GO on Twitter and Facebook. ### About ESL ESL, a part of the international digital entertainment group MTG, is the world's largest esports company, leading the industry across the most popular video games with numerous online and offline competitions. It operates high profile, branded international and national leagues and tournaments such as the Intel® Extreme Masters, ESL One, ESL National Championships and other top tier stadium-size events, as well as grassroots amateur cups, leagues and matchmaking systems. ESL covers a broad field of services in gaming technology, event management, advertising and television production, fully catering to the needs of the esports ecosystem. With offices in North America, Germany, Russia, France, Poland, Spain, China, and partners in many other countries, it has a truly global footprint. (www.eslgaming.com) About ESL One powered by Intel® In ESL One, teams and players from all over the world compete in an esports tournament unlike any other. Featuring the games Dota 2 and Counter-Strike Global Offensive, ESL One gives out hundreds of thousands in prize money every year. With events taking place in stadiums all over the world, it puts the players in front of enthusiastic audiences, cheering them on in their attempt to secure the one trophy and the glory that comes with it. (www.esl-one.com) About Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment: Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment (BSE) develops and operates state-of-the- art venues and manages premier sports franchises, delivering dynamic content and experiences for audiences. BSE oversees programming, marketing, sales, and operations for Barclays Center; NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum; LIU Brooklyn Paramount Theatre; and Webster Hall. BSE manages and controls the Brooklyn Nets and its NBA G League team, the Long Island Nets, as well as the business operations of the NHL's New York Islanders. Barclays Center, which opened on September 28, 2012, offers 17,732 seats for basketball, 15,795 for hockey, and up to 19,000 seats for concerts, and has 101 luxury suites, four bars/lounges, four clubs, and Parm Italian Restaurant & 40/40 CLUB by Tanduay Rum. NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, reopened on April 5, 2017 after undergoing an extensive renovation. The Coliseum offers 14,500 seats for basketball, MMA and boxing, 13,900 for hockey, up to 15,000 for concerts, and 4,500 seats for its theater configuration. With a focus on emerging businesses, BSE identifies and creates alliances, strategic partnerships and other business opportunities to ensure the success of its assets. Contacts Ravi Vijh Account Director [email protected] +44 (0)20 3927 6430 Becky Mullen Account Director [email protected] +44 (0)20 3927 6430.