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ESL One Cologne will return for its fourth year in 2017, taking place at the Lanxess Arena between July 7th and 9th.
ESL confirmed that its annual showcase in largest sports stadium in Cologne will return for 2017 in a tweet, which can be seen below. The event has been a Counter-Strike: Global Offensive major for the last three years, so while not yet confirmed to be a major, it looks like a safe bet.
IT'S HAPPENING! ANNOUNCING #ESLOne COLOGNE 2017! https://t.co/tAjRF4ZCzC pic.twitter.com/g7UZIqs65y
— ESL (@ESL) July 9, 2016
Tickets for ESL One Cologne 2017 are due to go on sale on July 14th at 18:00 CEST, with an early bird pricing structure running until August 1st. At early bird prices a standard ticket will cost €47.90, a plus ticket, which comes with some event swag such as a t-shirt and a commemorative pin, will cost €94.90. The premium tickets will again return at a price of €294.90, these will include the best seats in the house, extra swag and even free food and drink.
ESL One Cologne 2016 is currently in its final day, with SK gaming due to take on surprise of the tournament Team Liquid in the grand final. Team Liquid is the first North American side to ever reach the final of a major.
