Virtus.pro have been invited to ESL One Cologne 2017

Virtus.pro G2A were among the first to receive an invitation to ESL One Cologne 2017. Brazil-based SK Gaming was the other team invited by ESL to its tournament. Its main stage will be held at the Lanxess Arena on July 7–9. The prize pool will be $250,000.

The main distinction between this championship and ESL One Cologne 2016 is the lack of Major status. A total of 16 team from across the world will participate. Ten more teams will be invited to Cologne besides VP.G2A and SK, with the remaining four slots going to qualifier winners.

ESL One Cologne had the status of a Major summer tournament between 2014 and 2016. The 2017 summer Major will be held by PGL in Krakow.