ESL Impact Season 4 Invited Teams Revealed

ESL FACEIT Group has announced the details for the fourth season of its ESL Impact competition series, a global initiative dedicated to professional women in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. The tournament aims to provide a high-level competitive platform for all-women teams, culminating in a live Global Finals event held during DreamHack Valencia from December 8–10, 2023. The competition features a total prize pool of $150,000 USD.

The selection process for the season involves a combination of direct invitations and open qualification. ESL has invited 16 teams based on their performance in previous tournaments, representing three major geographic regions: Europe, North America, and South America. European invitees include 9Pandas Fearless, Aces, BIG EQUIPA, G2 Oya, Guild, NAVI Javelins, Nigma Galaxy, and Ninjas in Pyjamas. North American participants include DETONATE, Evil Geniuses Gold, FlyQuest Red, and Shimmer, while South American representation consists of B4 Esports, FURIA, MIBR, and W7M.

To complete the field of 28 teams competing for the eight available spots at the Global Finals, ESL will host two open qualifiers scheduled for August 18–20 and August 25–27. These qualifiers will determine the remaining 12 participants, ensuring a broad opportunity for emerging talent to enter the professional circuit. The season officially commences on September 13, 2023, as teams begin their pursuit of the championship title.