At the Stockholmsmässan venue in Stockholm, Sweden, eight of the best all-female Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) teams in the world will face off at the ESL Impact League Season 8 Finals. The talented teams will duke it out on LAN for the coveted trophy and their share of a hefty prize pool.
To prepare for the event, we’ve put together this guide that outlines the tournament format, schedule, prize pool, teams competing, and how to watch all the matches. We also compiled our own expert betting predictions for those looking to get in on the action. With this set to be the final ESL Impact for the forseeable future, this last dance will be important for so many of these teams as they look toward their next chapter in Co-ed competition.
ESL Impact League Season 8 Finals Schedule & Format
In front of a crowd at the DreamHack Stockholm 2025 mega event, ESL Impact League Season 8 Finals will take place from Nov. 28 to 30. The three days of competition are spread out across two distinct stages.
The eight teams will first compete in two double-elimination format (GSL-style) groups of four teams each. The Opening and Winners’ matches are best-of-one, while Decider and Elimination matches are best-of-three. Following the Group Stage, the top two teams from each group will advance to the Playoffs Stage.
In the Playoffs Stage, the remaining four teams will compete in a single-elimination bracket, where all matches, including the Grand Final, are best-of-three.
For exact match start dates/times in your region, visit our CS2 betting section and the official tournament page on ESL’s website.
Prize Pool Distribution
There’s a prize pool of $223,000 up for grabs, with Team Share and Club Share portions.
| Place | Team Share | Club Share | Total Prize |
| 1st | $50,000 | $25,000 | $75,000 |
| 2nd | $25,000 | $20,000 | $45,000 |
| 3rd-4th | $13,000 | $13,500 | $26,500 |
| 5th-6th | $7,000 | $10,000 | $17,000 |
| 7th-8th | $4,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 |
| Total | $123,000 | $100,000 | $223,000 |
Please note: An additional $27,000 has already been awarded during the regional online divisions. There’s also an extra $250,000 Long and Short-Form video incentive program for 1st to 6th place.
How To Watch ESL Impact Season 8 Finals
Can’t make it to DreamHack Stockholm? We’ve got the next-best thing for CS2 esports fans. You can navigate to our state-of-the-art CS2 betting section to watch all the ESL Impact League Season 8 Finals matches. Head to the “Live” tab and select an ongoing game. At this point, a live stream and bet slip will appear, allowing all registered Thunderpick users to place in-play wagers while watching the action.
Or, you can stream the event live on ESL’s Twitch and YouTube channels.
Teams Competing In ESL Impact League Season 8 Finals
Here are the eight all-female teams competing in the ESL Impact League Season 8 Finals, along with the regional division they hail from.
- NIP Impact (Europe)
- Imperial Female (Europe)
- BIG EQUIPA (Europe)
- Fingers Crossed Fe (Europe)
- Shimmer (North America)
- FlyQuest RED (North America)
- MIBR Female (South America)
- Atrix Esports (South America)
Our Predictions For ESL Impact League Season 8 Finals
To make our predictions for ESL Impact League Season 8 Finals, we conducted diligent research, taking into account factors such as expected player form, recent roster changes, historical results, and LAN performances.
Important: These predictions reflect the perceived strength of teams based on historical trends and the latest available odds. This analysis should not be interpreted as betting advice. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes. Always gamble responsibly.
Imperial Female
Formerly known as Imperial Valkyries, most of the Imperial Female roster is widely considered the best stack of players in the scene. Historically, four of the five players (excluding newcomer Narmina “wieenN-” Gasanova) won ESL Impact League Season 1 to 4, ESL Impact Katowice 2023, and ESL Impact Valencia 2022 under the Nigma Galaxy banner.
As Imperial Female, they’ve won both ESL Impact League Seasons 5 and 6 in 2025, and placed 3rd/4th in May at Season 7. With legendary AWPer Ana “ANa” Dumbravă and experienced IGL Viktoria “tory” Kazieva calling the shots on the server, there’s a strong chance Imperial Female can claim the trophy.
Imperial Female roster:
- Ana “ANa” Dumbravă
- Alexandra “twenty3” Timonina
- Katarína “Kat” Vašková
- Narmina “wieenN-” Gasanova
- Viktoria “tory” Kazieva (IGL)
- Kamen “bubble” Kostadinov (Coach)
NIP Impact
In the European division leading up to the ESL Impact League Season 8 Finals, NIP Impact was flawless, winning five matches in a row with 2-0 clean sweeps to claim a top spot. Portuguese AWPer Ana “Zana” Queiroz is an excellent addition, pulling off frighteningly good plays since joining the team on July 1, 2025.
Calling the shots is four-time ESL Impact League champion, Ksenia “vilga” Klyuenkova, who previously led the dominant Nigma Galaxy roster. If there’s any IGL that can spoil Imperial Female’s day, it’s their ex-teammate.
NIP Impact is looking to improve from their 3rd/4th place finish at ESL Impact League Season 7, and with their current form, the sky’s the limit.
NIP Impact roster:
- Kiara “Qiyarah” Janssen
- Naomi “Nayomy” Janssen
- Mia “aiM” Cooper
- Ana “Zana” Queiroz
- Ksenia “vilga” Klyuenkova (IGL)
- Jesper “tenzki” Plougmann (Coach)
BIG EQUIPA
BIG EQUIPA, the female CS2 division of German organization BIG, has been on the edge of greatness, placing 3rd/4th at ESL Impact League Season 6. After signing an exciting new roster on Aug. 13 and a coach on Sept. 9, BIG EQUIPA is ready to dominate the big leagues.
Calling the shots is veteran French AWPer, Mayline “ASTRA” Champliaud. Her experience on the server, alongside a strong stack of talented players, recently propelled BIG EQUIPA to a top finish in the ESL Impact League Season 8 European division. With an astounding 10-0 map record, winning five matches in a row, the squad is on fire. If they can keep up the current form on LAN at DreamHack, BIG EQUIPA should secure a podium finish.
BIG EQUIPA roster:
- Hanna “Hanka” Pudlis
- Emma “Emmsan” Mattsson
- Oleksandra “kyossa” Tykhonska
- Wiktoria “vicu” Janicka
- Mayline “ASTRA” Champliaud (IGL)
- Krists “msn2k” Kalniņš (Coach)
Atrix Esports
To earn a spot at the ESL Impact League Season 8 Finals, Atrix Esports impressed in the South American division. With a 6-1 record, Atrix Esports managed to claim a top-two spot, and IGL Gabriela “bokor” Bokor made some inspiring calls on the server along the way.
Picking Atrix Esports in the top four is definitely a bold prediction, but we have a solid reason. In the South American division, it was Atrix Esports that beat the ESL Impact League Season 7 champions, FURIA Female.
With the convincing 2-0 (13-10 on Nuke, 13-9 on Train) win over FURIA Female, Atrix Esports ensured that the reigning champions wouldn’t get a chance to defend their title. Now that’s a show of strength.
Atrix Esports roster:
- Sofia “sofiaxyz” Castelli
- Regiane “REGIANE” Santos
- Dani “eleveN” Barbalho
- Mariana “LyttleZ” Sabia
- Gabriela “bokor” Bokor (IGL)
- Lucas “segalla” Mancini (Coach)
Get Ready For High-Impact CS2 Plays
From the dominance of Imperial Female to the rising threat of BIG EQUIPA, NIP Impact, and Atrix Esports, the stage is set for a thrilling showdown in Stockholm. Every round and map will count as these world-class teams battle for their share of the $223,000 prize pool and a place in CS2 history.
Remember that you can follow the matches live in our CS2 betting section, where you can also place wagers as the action happens. Good luck and have fun!
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