Cloud9 invited to ESL One Cologne
Cloud9 have been invited to attend ESL One Cologne, the event's organisers have revealed.
Cloud9 have become the ninth side confirmed for the event, joining SK Gaming as the only teams competing in North America to have so far received invites by ESL.
Timothy "autimatic" Ta's side were recently seen in action at cs_summit, where they placed fourth with Braxton "swag" Pierce acting as a stand-in. Later this week, the team will be in action at DreamHack Austin, with their first match pitting them against G2.
Cloud9 will attend ESL One Cologne
ESL One Cologne will have $250,000 on offer, with 12 of the 16 spots being filled through invites. The event will culminate with the playoffs at LANXESS Arena from July 7-9.
Below you can find the current team list for ESL One Cologne:
SK | fnatic | Natus Vincere | Virtus.pro |
FaZe | Ninjas in Pyjamas | G2 | North |
Cloud9 | Invite | Invite | Invite |
EU qual. | EU qual. | NA qual. | TBA |
Representing North America... 🇺🇸
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