New players
Start with anopen cup
Open cups are the starting point. Any team can enter.
VRS events need verified teams. Each tournament page lists entry fee and team size.
Pick your lane
Three kinds of events
Start with open cups, then move up when your team is ready.
FACEIT
Open cups
Any team can enter an open cup.
FACEIT
VRS open qualifiers
Top teams can earn a place in VRS events through these qualifiers.
Challengermode
VRS-ranked events
Results can count toward Valve's ranking.
How to enter
Three steps
- 01
Sign in
Use your FACEIT or Challengermode account to sign in.
- 02
Register
Pick an event and register on its host site. Registration happens on the host site.
- 03
Verify
For VRS events: five or more verified players, sign the player form, and get a certificate.
Plain glossary:
- VRS Valve Regional Standings, Valve's public team ranking.
- HLTV The CS news and results site.
- FACEIT A match platform where open cups and qualifiers run.
- Challengermode A tournament platform where VRS-ranked events run.
Next steps
Read the rules.Then enter.
Each tournament page lists entry fee and team size. Read the rules before your first match.