DALLAS 2018 EVENT GUIDE
COUNTER-STRIKE S HOMECOMING ESL PRO LEAGUE SEASON 7 FINALS ESL Pro League CS:GO is the longest running professional league for Counter-Strike. For its seventh season, the Pro League finals return to Dallas, one of the most defining cities for CS. The world s 16 best teams will battle it out for a total prize-pool of US$1,000,000 at the Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie in Dallas, Texas. Get ready for world class CS:GO and an amazing atmosphere! 2
VERIZON THEATRE DALLAS, TEXAS THE VENUE ADDRESS ARENA RULES RE-ENTRY VERIZON THEATRE GRAND PRAIRIE 011 PERFORMANCE PI DALLAS, TEXAS YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: Weapons of any kind Food and beverages Spray cans Professional camera gear Bags larger than 14 More information YOU ARE ALLOWED TO LEAVE AND RE-ENTER THE VENUE AT ANY TIME. HOWEVER, PLEASE KEEP YOUR EVENT WRISTBAND WITH YOU ALL THE TIMES IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO RE-ENTER THE VENUE. YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO RE-ENTER THE VENUE WITHOUT THE WRISTBAND. 3
ARRIVAL HOW TO GET TO THE VENUE BY CAR If you re coming from the north be sure to take the 183 to Belt Line Rd. Afterwards go south to Lone Star Parkway. Coming from south take the I-30 to Belt Rd, then north to Lone Star Parkway. Alternatively take the I-30 to MacArthur north and then head left on Hunter Ferrell West followed by a left on Belt Line Rd. South, left on Lone Star Parkway PARKING Available for all Verizon Theatre patrons located directly adjacent to the venue Parking fees are US$15-20 for general parking and US$30-40 for VIP parking 4
GETTING INTO THE VENUE & RECEIVING YOUR GOODIE BAG ONCE YOU VE ARRIVED AT THE VENUE ENTRANCE & GOODIE BAGS GOODIE BAGS HANDOUT (upstairs) Upon arrival at the venue queue up at the entrance line dedicated to your ticket category You will go through a security check and receive a wristband for the event Goodie bag holders also receive a badge Take the stairs to the right and go to the upper level to receive your goodie bag The badge will be punched once you received your goodie bag. Goodie bag pickup is 10am 5pm all days 5
ONSITE ACTIVITIES WHAT CAN YOU DO AT THE EVENT? BOOTHS 1. Info counter 2. We Love Fine shop 3. ESEA 4. Photo booth 5. TBd 6. Tbd 7. ESL shop 8. Logitech 9. Student Gamers 10. Zowie shop 11. Signing Sessions 6
FOOD & BEVERAGES OVERVIEW OF OFFERING All food and beverage options, incl. prices, are set and provided solely by the venue not by ESL. Food Hot dogs ($7) Burgers ($10) Sandwiches ($10) Fries ($6) Nachos ($9) Popcorn ($6) Pizza slice ($6) Snacks ($3-$4) Beverages 24oz sodas ($6) 20oz bottled water ($4.50) Import draft beer ($13) Domestic draft beer ($11) Red Bull ($6) Coffee ($4) 7 Prices subject to change by the Verizon Theatre
MEET YOUR FAVORITE PLAYERS SIGNING SESSIONS SIGNING SESSIONS Happen at booth 11 (highlighted) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Every team has one hour of signing sessions at some point of the event Due to the one hour limitation, a maximum of SIGNING SESSIONS about 250 people will be allowed to a team s session The exact signing session time slots will be announced on Twitter (@ESLCS) and FB (/ESLCS) throughout the event. You can also learn about them at the info counters. 8
THE SCHEDULE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN? FRIDAY, MAY 18 SATURDAY, MAY 19 SUNDAY, MAY 20 10:00 AM DOORS OPEN 11:20 AM PRESHOW 12:00 PM QUARTER FINAL #1 (BO3) 03:55 PM QUARTER FINAL #2 (BO3) 10:00 AM DOORS OPEN 11:20 AM PRESHOW 12:00 PM SEMI FINAL #1 (BO3) 03:55 PM SEMI FINAL #2 (BO3) 10:00 AM DOORS OPEN 11:30 AM SHOWMATCH 12:00 PM PRESHOW 01:00 PM GRAND FINAL (BO5) 9
THE TEAMS WHO PARTICIPATES IN DALLAS? TEAM LIQUID CLOUD9 SK GAMING OPTIC GAMING NRG ESPORTS RENEGADES FAZE CLAN NIP ASTRALIS NAVI MOUSESPORTS SPACE SOLDIERS HELLRAISERS MVP GRAYHOUND YNG SHARKS 10
WHERE TO GET HELP PRO LEAGUE DALLAS INFO COUNTER Info Counter INFO COUNTER An information point is available at booth 1 You can ask the promoters any questions you have regarding the event The promoters will be connected with event staff in case they can t answer any question themselves You will be able to get updated signing session schedules, match start times, and more from the team. 11
SEE YOU IN DALLAS! 12