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ESL One Cologne 2017
ESL One Cologne 2017 brought 16 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive teams to Cologne from July 4 to 9. SK Gaming defeated Cloud9 in the final at LANXESS Arena.
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Updated October 23, 2026Competition snapshot
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ESL FACEIT GroupCommercial note
Tournament organizer under the ESL name · Recorded in the 2017 edition.[6]
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IntelCommercial note
Global Technical Partner; Intel Grand Slam event · Recorded in the 2017 edition.[6]
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Acer PredatorCommercial note
Liquipedia-listed event sponsor · Recorded in the 2017 edition.[1]
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BetwayCommercial note
Liquipedia-listed event sponsor · Recorded in the 2017 edition.[1]
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Logitech GCommercial note
Tournament-grade equipment provider · Recorded in the 2017 edition.[7]
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paysafecardCommercial note
Global ESL sponsor; 2017 involvement included Cologne · Recorded in the 2017 edition.[8]
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ZOWIECommercial note
Liquipedia-listed event sponsor · Recorded in the 2017 edition.[1]
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NEEDforSEATCommercial note
Liquipedia-listed event sponsor · Recorded in the 2017 edition.[1]
PTG Database Analysis
ESL One Cologne 2017 ran July 4–9 as a 16-team Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament with a USD 250,000 prize pool. The Swiss group stage took place at ESL Cologne Offices before the playoffs moved to LANXESS Arena. SK Gaming won the championship, defeating Cloud9 in the final.[1][2][3][5]
Intel was ESL’s Global Technical Partner, and the Cologne event opened the Intel Grand Slam. Logitech G provided tournament-grade equipment, while ESL’s later partnership recap identifies Cologne among paysafecard’s 2017 events. Liquipedia also lists Acer Predator, Betway, ZOWIE and NEEDforSEAT as event sponsors.[1][6][7][8]
References10
- [1]ESL One: Cologne 2017 — Liquipedia Counter-Strike Wiki
- [2]ESL One Cologne 2017 overview — HLTV.org
- [3]Sextuple overtime, upsets and more – ESL One Cologne has begun! — ESL
- [4]The semifinals are set for ESL One Cologne 2017! — ESL
- [5]The ESL One Cologne 2017 champions have been crowned! — ESL
- [6]Intel and ESL announce biggest multi-event deal in esports history — ESL
- [7]Gearing up the pros at ESL One Cologne — ESL
- [8]ESL extends long-term partnership with paysafecard — ESL
- [9]ESL One Cologne 2017 Press Gallery — ESL FACEIT Group
- [10]ESL — Relationship evidence
Commercial opportunities
Global technical partner
Intel powered ESL's event operations; Cologne 2017 was the first Intel Grand Slam event.[6]
Event sponsor
Liquipedia lists Acer Predator, Betway, Logitech G, paysafecard, ZOWIE and NEEDforSEAT among event sponsors. ESL separately confirms Logitech G equipment and paysafecard's 2017 involvement.[1][7][8]
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