Theis an open event to each and every team. There are no restrictions in joining, neither regional nor skillbased. Be aware that this event will be played at euro-friendly times and servers. New teams are free to join, but be prepared - highly experienced teams may not be considerate of new teams. There are also Community Cups for Beginners only in which you wont be thrown in at the deep end.

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How to play:

Match Mode : BO1 / MR16 / 5vs5 Firefight

: BO1 / MR16 / 5vs5 Firefight Bracket : Single Elimination (with 3rd place match)

: Single Elimination (with 3rd place match) Max. Rounds: MR16, First to 9, auto Sideswitch after 8 rounds played.

The Match:

Map Selection : Map Elimination System on matchsheet (click on "vs" of your match in brackets tab)

: Map Elimination System on matchsheet (click on "vs" of your match in brackets tab) Mappool : Verticality, District, Heights, Market, Ministry, Panj, Station, Siege, Uprising

: Verticality, District, Heights, Market, Ministry, Panj, Station, Siege, Uprising Pistol Round: The team that started the Mapelimination picks the side to play in pistol round. The pistol round is played to determine the team that has the right to choose which side to start the match as (security or insurgents).

Miscellaneous:

Timeout & Pause : Each team has a maximum of 3 pauses with a combined maximum pause-time of 3 minutes during each map. (Only during Freezetime of a round, NO pause midgame). Check the Pause Rules.

: Each team has a maximum of 3 pauses with a combined maximum pause-time of 3 minutes during each map. (Only during Freezetime of a round, NO pause midgame). Check the Pause Rules. Overtime : In case of a draw, an overtime (MR 4) must be played to determine the winner of the match. Please check the Overtime Rules for more information.

: In case of a draw, an overtime (MR 4) must be played to determine the winner of the match. Please check the Overtime Rules for more information. Theater & Configs : Server must be running official "ESL Insurgency Competitive" Firefight Theater and Configs

: Server must be running official "ESL Insurgency Competitive" Firefight Theater and Configs Steamgroup: ESL Insurgency Steam Community

have ain Profile: Insurgency SteamID (for example: 1:1:1234678)use: Launch Insurgency through the ESL Anticheat (Wire) programrecord a: Each player has to record a pov demo while playingupload a: there has to be a screenshot showing the result uploaded right after the match

Check out the announcements on the New-Games (PC) mainpage.

If you want to learn more about our weekly Community Cups check out our Cup FAQ.