ESL has announced that their Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Pro League will return for 2016, as 24 teams battle for a total prize pool of $1.5 million.

In a press release, ESL confirmed that season one, which has a $750,000 prize pool, is set to begin Feb. 9 and the offline finals are scheduled for May, though the location has yet to be confirmed.

Ulrich Schulze, VP Pro Gaming at ESL, said in the release that the 2016 Pro League would feature a renewed effort to bring additional viewers to the events.

“But it’s not just offline audiences we’re aiming for – television broadcasts, a higher standard of online production, a continued emphasis on competitive integrity – these are just some of the things you will see this year,” he said.

According to the release, more details on the participating teams and qualifiers will become available on ESL's Pro League website.

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