Spirit, Vitality Headline Playoff Teams
The anticipation surrounding the ESL Pro League Season 21 Playoffs has reached a fever pitch, with an elite roster of Counter-Strike 2 teams preparing to vie for prominence in Stockholm, Sweden. Notably absent from this prestigious lineup is Team Falcons, marking a notable moment for the squads that made the cut.
This year’s competition offers an impressive prize pool of USD 400,000, of which USD 250,000 is earmarked for the champion, underscoring the high stakes involved. The playoffs feature top-tier teams including Team Spirit, Team Vitality, MOUZ, Natus Vincere, The MongolZ, Team Liquid, Eternal Fire, and G2 Esports, all of whom demonstrated resilience and skill by achieving three victories each in Stage 2.
THE #ESLProLeague SEASON 21 QUARTER-FINALS ARE HERE. @eternalfirecs2 ⚔️ @Team__Spirit @mousesports ⚔️ @G2CSGO @TeamVitalityCS ⚔️ @TeamLiquidCS @natusvincere ⚔️ @1mongolz pic.twitter.com/wE3yP0ad8I
— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) March 11, 2025
Quarter-Finals Overview
Ranked as the world’s premier team, Team Spirit will engage in an exhilarating rematch against Eternal Fire, a matchup reminiscent of January’s BLAST Bounty Spring grand final. Leading Spirit’s formidable charge is Danil “donk” Kryshkovets, who boasts an extraordinary 1.74 rating, positioning him as a critical asset for his team’s quest for victory.
Another exciting encounter to watch is between IEM Katowice 2025 champions, Team Vitality, and Team Liquid, the lowest-ranked team remaining in the playoffs at number 12. Vitality enters this face-off with an unblemished 3-0 record from the group stage, further emphasizing their strength as a top seed in the competition.
In the middle of the bracket, reigning PGL Cluj-Napoca champions MOUZ are set to clash with G2 Esports, while a thrilling contest awaits between Natus Vincere and The MongolZ. Both matches promise to deliver an exhilarating display of skill and strategy.
Unlike previous iterations hosted in Malta, which featured a modest audience, ESL Pro League Season 21 is poised to take place in an intimate closed studio setting in Stockholm. This dynamic environment is expected to enhance the viewing experience, both for players and fans alike.
Playoff Match Schedule
- Eternal Fire (+275) vs Team Spirit (-400) | March 13 @ 3:45 PM CET
- MOUZ (-151.52) vs G2 Esports (+110) | March 13 @ 7:00 PM CET
- Team Vitality (-625) vs Team Liquid (+350) | March 14 @ 3:45 PM CET
- Natus Vincere (-227.27) vs The MongolZ (+162) | March 14 @ 7:00 PM CET
The stage is set for a spectacular showdown in the ESL Pro League Season 21 Playoffs. As the excitement builds, stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling journey through esports.
