Teams positioned at the top of the VRS World Ranking receive direct invitations to the ESL Pro League.
Teams looking to progress through the qualification system can utilize the following path:
Play ESEA League: Compete inside your Division (Open up to Advanced) and qualify for the post-season playoffs.
Reach the Finals: Finish in the top four of your Division's playoffs to qualify for the Finals Event.
Earn ECL Promotion: The top two teams per region from the Finals Event promote to the ESL Challenger League (ECL).
Qualify for ESL Pro League: Top placement inside ECL grants direct qualification to the ESL Pro League, the highest tier of Counter-Strike competition.