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European Elite Series

European Elite Series is a new competitive Warzone league built for teams that want more than just one-off tournaments. Designed by Underground Esports and InferX, EES focuses on structured competition, high-level gameplay, and a true league experience. Compete for a €1,800 prize pool and prove you're the best in Europe. This is where ambition meets opportunity.

Format

Sixty teams. Five stages. One champion. €1,800 prize pool. The European Elite Series pushes teams through a grueling gauntlet of group play, playoffs, and bracket battles. Every map matters, every placement counts, and only the most consistent performers will earn their spot in the Grand Finals.

Group Stage

20-02 — 01-03-2026

60 teams enter the competition, divided into 4 groups of 15.

Each team will battle through 12 maps, with the flexibility to play up to 4 maps per day across 3 of the 6 available match days.

  • Top 15 teams move straight to the Upper Bracket
  • Teams ranked 16–30 fight on in the Playoffs
  • Teams ranked 31–60 are eliminated

Playoffs

07-03-2026

30 teams clash in 2 high-stakes lobbies of 15 teams, playing 5 intense maps.

  • Top 5 teams from each lobby advance to the Lower Bracket
  • All remaining teams are eliminated

Upper Bracket

08-03-2026

The elite 15 teams face off in a single lobby over 7 maps.

  • Top 10 teams secure a direct ticket to the Finals
  • Bottom 5 teams drop into the Lower Bracket for one last chance

Lower Bracket

14-03-2026

One lobby. 15 teams. 7 maps. No second chances.

  • Top 5 teams earn the final spots in the Grand Finals
  • The rest are eliminated

Grand Finals

15-03-2026

The final 15 teams enter one lobby under the 135 Match Point format.

This is where legends are made.

FAQ

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