Elite Hotels and Esplay join forces in a new collaboration. Elite Hotels, one of Sweden’s largest hotel chains, offers stylish accommodations, exceptional service, and memorable experiences across the country, teams up with Esplay, the new matchmaking and tournament platform in the Nordics, known for hosting previous ranked esports tournaments in Sweden.
Together, we are proud to present a brand-new series of esports events in Sweden: Elite Gaming by Esplay, a BYOC LAN experience for all age groups, combined with a VRS Tier-2 event (professional Counter-Strike tournament) with a $5000 prize pool sponsored by Shark Gaming.
The first out of many events will be hosted at the legendary Elite Hotel Mollberg in Helsingborg, just a 20 minutes ride by the ferry from Denmark.
There are 70 open LAN seats available for regular visitors, and the VRS tournament will accommodate a maximum of 8 teams, on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants can look forward to a classic LAN atmosphere in the vibrant city of Helsingborg, conveniently located near the ferry from Denmark and easily accessible by train or plane. The event will also feature a watch party for external guests free to enter.
Event dates:
🗓 1–3 May 2026
LAN INFO REGULAR VISITORS CAN BE FOUND ON esplay.com/elitegaming
VRS Tournament TEAM INFO (1 May-3 May)
Sign up opens 17/12 13:37 CET
1/5: Travel day + Group Stage BO1
– Group A starts at 18:00. Access to computers from 14:00
– Group B starts at 22:00. Access to computers from 21:00
Winners from the group are qualified directly to semifinals. 2nd-3rd goes to the Elimination round, 4th are eliminated
2/5: Knockout games BO3 + Playoffs BO3
– Knockout #1 12:00: Group A second vs Group B third
– Knockout #2 12:00: Group B second vs Group A third
– Semifinal #1 16:00: Winner in Group A vs Knockout #2 winner
– Semifinal #2 16:00: Winner in Group B vs Knockout #1 winner
– 3rd place decider 19:00
– Grand final 22:00
3/5: Travel day
There are two different Team Packages available for teams including 2 night accommodation. Check our full info here: esplay.com/elitegaming
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Tournament Format
No invites, no qualifiers, direct sign-up.
Teams: Max 8 (2 groups × 4 teams).
Groups: Round Robin BO1.
Playoffs: Single Elimination BO3.
Winners from the group stage are qualified directly to semifinals. 2nd-3rd goes to the Elimination round, 4th is eliminated.
Basic Information
Dates: 1–3 May
Operator: Esplay AB
Broadcast: twitch.tv/Esplaycom (SWE), TBA (ENG)
Venue/Visa: Helsingborg, Sweden (Schengen visa if applicable)
Stages: All on a 20 computers LAN setup. Warmup will be possible 1h before each game every day.
Teams are responsible for arranging their own travel. Teams need to arrive on the 1st of May. Group A can access computers from 14:00. Group B will be able to access computers from 21:00 and get 1h warmup.
VRS Details and full info can be found here: esplay.com/elitegaming.
