ESL One Frankfurt 2016 returns to the Commerzbank Arena for the third consecutive year on June 18-19. Eight world-class teams will battle it out for the coveted ESL One trophy and a share of the US$250,000+ prize pool. We’ve gathered everything you need to know about the event in one place.

Key information

• Where? Commerzbank Arena in Frankfurt, Germany
• When? 18th and 19th of June 2016
• Homepage: ESL One Frankfurt official website
• Stream: Twitch
• Doors open at 09:00 CEST and close at 23:00 CEST
• Event App: available for iOS and Android
• Event guide for all attendees - directions, ticket information and more
• Event map:

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Teams

Broadcast team

• ReDeYe
• Eri
• SirActionSlacks
• Pajkatt
• ODPixel
• Merlini
• Tobiwan
• SexyBamboe
• Capitalist
• Nahaz
• Blitz
• Pimpmuckl
• Maelk
• Noxville

Schedule

All times are in CEST and are estimates, matches will be played one after another. The event schedule will be as follows:

Friday, June 17th

• 10:30 to 13:45 - Team Liquid vs. Vega and Alliance vs. Fnatic
• 13:45 to 17:00 - OG vs. Na’Vi and coL vs. LGD
• 17:00 to 20:15 - Group A winners’ match
• 20:15 to 23:30 - Group B winners’ match

Saturday, June 18th

• 10:30 to 13:45 - Group A elimination match
• 13:45 to 17:00 - Group B elimination match
• 17:00 to 20:45 - Group A decider match
• 20:45 to 23:30 - Group B decider match

Sunday, June 19th

• 10:30 to 13:45 - Semifinal one
• 13:45 to 17:00 - Semifinal two
• 17:45 to 23:00 - Grand final

Team previews

• Alliance’s quest for their first ESL One trophy continues in Frankfurt
• Team Liquid are the team to beat at ESL One Frankfurt
• Can OG secure themselves another trophy on German soil during ESL One Frankfurt?
• compLexity looking to lift their first piece of silverware at ESL One Frankfurt
• Fourth time's the charm? Fnatic are ready for ESL One Frankfurt!
• Is another ESL One title on the cards for Vega Squadron in Frankfurt?
• Natus Vincere’s timely rise back to power ahead of ESL One Frankfurt

Social Media

Our social channel will be full of live coverage, highlight videos, photos and more - be sure to follow us on:

• ESL Dota 2 Twitter
• ESL Dota 2 Facebook
• ESL Twitter
• ESL Facebook
• And join the conversation with #ESLOne!

See you in Frankfurt!

We’re looking forward to welcoming all of the teams and thousands of passionate fans at the Commerzbank Arena for Europe’s biggest Dota 2 festival. If you’re in need of a last-minute ticket, you can still purchase one here.

For more information about the event, visit the ESL One Frankfurt official website.