Twelve of the worlds finest Counter-Strike teams have qualified, but only one will be declared the victor. With $100,000 cash on the line, expect all the tricks to come out as each team will be itching for a 1st place finish.

Fnatic has always been the team to beat with regards to international events. If a team wants a shot at them, however, they are going to have to lay their hearts out on the line and perform at the best level possible.

EG is coming off of a hot streak from WES Masters EU where they took on h2k and cbteam right before departing for Hanover after bootcamp in Berlin earlier this week. Could it finally be Evil Geniuses time to shine?

MYM, mTw, and mousesports have all been consistent as of late and will be looking to edge out the rest of the competition.

Can GuX bring new light to SK?

All this and more will be determined over the next few days of intense match ups.

Matches get underway at 4:00 A.M. EST Tuesday morning as Group A starts off the competition. Group B will play tomorrow.

Prize Distribution

1. $50,000
2. $20,000
3. $8,000
4. $4,000
5-6. $3,000
5-6. $3,000
7-8. $2,000
7-8. $2,000
9-10. $2,000
9-10. $2,000
11-12. $2,000
11-12. $2,000