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Counter-Strike’s second Eleague esports season kicks off on TBS and Twitch

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive continues to grow in popularity thanks to its success as an esport.

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Turner isn’t slowing down on its esports offerings.

The media company announced today that the second season of it Eleague Counter-Strike: Global Offensive starts today, with preliminary rounds in Europe. The first events include teams like G2 Esports, Team Dignitas, Godsent, FaZe, and Flipsid3.  Esports is a growing market that is worth $892 million, and Turner’s interest in it shows how it is expanding into the mainstream. Eleague broadcasts on Twitch and TBS. The first season of Eleague attracted 19 million viewers to the cable channel.

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You can find the full schedule for the prelims below. Note that all times are for the Eastern timezone.

September 7

10 a.m.

European Preliminary Round (Day 1)

Twitch

September 8

8 a.m.

European Preliminary Round (Day 2)

Twitch

September 9

10 p.m.

Eleague Extra

TBS

September 14

Noon

American Preliminary Round (Day 1)

Twitch

September 15

Noon

American Preliminary Round (Day 2)

Twitch

September 16

10 p.m.

Eleague Extra

TBS

Eleague Extra shows highlights from the events, while Twitch will broadcast the prelims live. The Season 2 grandfinals will take place on December 2 and December 3.

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