The extension means a lot to us and to all the partner teams. We’re proud to be part of the future of ESL Pro League and excited to see CS:GO thrive.
In January of 2020, ENCE, along with 12 other significant teams in CS:GO, signed the Louvre Agreement with ESL. This agreement is a historic landmark, as it aims to create a long-term ecosystem where both competitive CS:GO and the teams will thrive.
Today, the Commissioner of the ESL Pro League, Alex Inglot, announced that the agreement has been extended until at least 2025. Extending the agreement is an essential step as it signifies dedication from both ESL and the partner teams for a long-term commitment. Also, with two new teams joining the agreement, the roster of stakeholders is kept up to date and active.
Teams in the Louvre Agreement in alphabetical order:
Astralis, BIG, Complexity, Evil Geniuses, ENCE, FaZe Clan, Fnatic, Furia, G2 Esports, Mousesports, Natus Vincere, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Team Liquid, Team Vitality.
In practice, the agreement means that these teams and ESL Gaming will jointly govern and grow the ESL Pro League until at least 2025, supporting team stability and exploring opportunities for further growth of EPL. It also allows for the opportunity for higher revenues for the member teams.
"Not only does Louvre provide us with a well-structured base for our annual competitive calendar, but it also offers a foundation for commercial success for our partners. Most importantly, it means that all of our fans can be assured that ENCE will continue to be a part of the most elite group of Counter-Strike brands in the world."
- Mika Kuusisto, CEO at ENCE
Recent projects developed with ESL and the member teams include the CS:GO Hub, integrated analysis and coaching tool. Also, the members will continue discussing the viability of further projects such as the CSGO-focused NFT strategy.
