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|seo_title=ESL Reveals New Partnerships
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|date=2025-02-07T13:49:37.000Z
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|url=https://www.eslfaceitgroup.com/press/esl-faceit-group-names-acer-official-oem-partner-across-counter-strike-portfolio-through-its-predator-gaming-brand/
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|content=[[Companies/ESL FACEIT Group|ESL FACEIT Group]] has entered into partnerships with hardware manufacturer Acer and esports data company Bayes Esports to enhance the 2025 Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Katowice Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) tournament with their products and services.

As the Original Equipment Manufacturer Partner for ESL’s CS2 ecosystem, Acer’s Predator product line will be integrated into the ESL Challenger League, ESL Pro League, and IEM events.

The partnership will be celebrated during the IEM Katowice Playoffs, taking place from February 7th to 9th, with an immersive activation and a product announcement.

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IEM Katowice is one of the premier international events on the CS2 competitive calendar, with 24 teams vying for a $1 million prize pool. With over 1 million fans already tuning into the Group Stage ahead of the Playoffs, IEM Katowice 2025 has already surpassed the peak viewership of its predecessor.

Bayes Esports, a longstanding partner of EFG since 2020, has expanded its collaboration to include its Live Match Predictions feature. Starting with the IEM Katowice Playoffs, this tool will offer real-time probability percentages for match outcomes or overtime likelihood. Bayes Live Match Predictions will be featured on ESL’s live broadcast for IEM Katowice.
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