ESL ONE COLOGNE 2017EVENT GUIDE

KEY INFORMATION

WHERE? LANXESS arena in Cologne, Germany.WHEN? July Friday 7th to Sunday 9th, 2017WEBSITE http://www.esl-one.com/csgo/cologne-2017

OPENING HOURS VENUE ADDRESSFriday: 08:00 CEST LANXESS arenaSaturday: 11:00 CEST Willy Brandy Platz 1Sunday: 12:00 CEST 50679 Cologne, Germany

The arena closes after the end of the last match on each day.

EVENT APPGet drops, Fan engagement and further information!Available on iOS and Android.

QUESTIONSIf you have any questions regarding or during the event be sure to contact us at tickets@eslone.com

GETTING TO LANXESS ARENA

Whether by plane, by car or by train: You can reach Cologne from anywhere in Europe within a few hours. There are three airports in the area: Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt. Six motorways make for direct access from

everywhere in Germany and adjoining countries.

BY TRAINEuropean high speed trains Thalys, ICE and Metropolitan arrive into Cologne Central Station at least once per hour. The ICE makes an additional stop at Köln-Deutz station just outside the LANXESS arena.

BY CARFrom Düsseldorf, Oberhausen, Dortmund: At Leverkusen intersection proceed via A3 direction Frankfurt to intersection Köln-Ost, then onto the motorway B55 direction Köln-Zentrum, exit LANXESS arena. Follow the signs.From Olpe/Siegen: A4, respectively B55 direction Köln-Zentrum, exit LANXESS arena. Follow the signs.From Frankfurt: A3 to motorway merging point Heumar, onto A4 direction Aachen to intersection Gremberg, onto A559 direction Köln-Deutz to the end of the motorway.From Bonn, Airport Cologne/Bonn: A559 direction Köln-Zentrum, -Deutz to the end of the motorway.From Aachen, Koblenz, Euskirchen: From intersection Köln-West onto A4 direction Olpe, Frankfurt to intersection Gremberg, onto A559 direction Köln-Deutz to the end of the motorway.From Krefeld, Neuss: A57 to the end of the motorway, then B55 direction Zoobrücke, intersection Köln-Ost to exit LANXESS arena. Parking possibilities LANXESS arena's car parks P1-P4 are signposted. You can access them via Opladener Strasse through the LANXESS arena tunnel. Entrances are highlighted. City-bound directions access P1, outward traffic accesses P1 and P2. Via Gummersbacher Strasse you can access P4 or the bus parking lot P5.

PARKINGThere is a Parking charge of 1,30 € per hour and payable before leaving the garage. There are pay machines on every level and an office on the third level of P1. Or you can simply pay in advance by choosing the "Arena Tarif" - that way you can avoid waiting after the event. The "Arena Tarif" costs 5,50 € and is valid until 6am next morning.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTTram lines 1, 3, 4, 9 and Bus lines 150, 151, 153, 170, 250 and 260 all stop at the stations Bahnhof Deutz / Messe, Köln-Deutz or Deutz-Kalker Bad.

ARENA RULES AND ENTRY

AGE RESTRICTIONDue to German legislation and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive's USK16 rating, only people aged 16 years or older will be admitted to the event. Even with parental consent or an accompanying adult, people under the age of 16 will not be able to gain entry to ESL One Cologne 2017.

ENTRY AND RE-ENTRYWeekend, Weekend Plus and Day ticket holders will be able to enter through the main entrance. This is located in the southwest side of the venue. (Entrance with a Star on map)

Premium ticket holders will be able to use both the main entrance and the premium entrance. This is located on the west side of the arena. (Entrance #1 on map)

To ensure you are able to enter as easily as possible, please show your wristband to security and ensure that any bags you bring are open when you go through security.

You can leave and re-enter the arena with your wristband as many times as you like. Re-entry will not be possible after the final match of the day has concluded.

WHAT CAN YOU BRING INTO THE ARENAPlease leave your backpack at the hotel, the arena security doesn’t allow big bags inside the venue.You can bring a small backpack (no luggage) into the arena but the will be thoroughly checked. No dangerous items are allowed. No food and drinks will be allowed into the arena. Only point and shoot, or action cameras can be brought into the arena. Cameras with interchangeable lenses are not permitted.

WRISTBANDS & GOODIE BAGS

GOODIE BAGSWeekend Plus and Premium ticket holders pick up their goodie bag while picking up their wristband. The goodie bag pickup is located in the area to the north east marked on the venue map as Goodie Bag Pickup. (See number 6 on map)

Premium ticket holders beware that your food vouchers will also be located in the goodie bag.

Global Elite ticket holders will receive their goodie bag in their lounge.

PREMIUM FOOD AND DRINKSYour food vouchers will be inside your goodie bag and drinks and snacks will be available in the premium lounge at all times.

PICKING UP YOUR WRISTBANDWeekend and day ticket holders will be able to exchange their wristband in the area to the southwest marked on the map as main entrance. Upon scanning of your ticket, you will receive your wristband that is valid for your ticket type. Weekend ticket holders please do not remove the wristband at night as it is valid for the entire event.

Weekend Plus and Premium ticket holders will receive their wristband in the area to the northeast marked on the map as Weekend Plus and Premium ticket exchange. (See number 6 on map)

There you will not only receive your wristband after scanning your ticket but will also receive your badge with which you can instantly pick up your goodie bag. Please do not remove your wristband at night as it is valid for the entire event.

Global Elite ticket holders have received an email with all details on how they will receive their wristband. Be sure to check your inbox for that.

ESL One Party

ESL One PartyThe official ESL One Party will take place at the ESL One Camp on Saturday July 8th. The camp is located at the Jugendpark Cologne, Sachsenbergstraße 1, 51063 Köln. Join us starting 21:00 for an unforgettable evening full of fun, music and great atmosphere.

If you’re staying at the ESL One Camp or are a Premium or Global Elite ticket holder, entry is free! For Weekend and Plus ticket holders, entry will be €10.

SIGNING SESSIONS

SATURDAY12:00 - QF1 Loser14:00 - QF2 Loser - Premium16:00 - QF3 Loser 18:00 - QF4 Loser - Premium

SUNDAY13:00 - SF2 Loser - Premium

14:00 - Groupstage Eliminated15:00 - Groupstage Eliminated - Premium16:00 - Groupstage Eliminated17:00 – BIG18:00 - Attax

Be sure to check our website or the screens on location for the latest information.

SIGNING SESSIONSSigning sessions will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The signing sessions will take place in the tent to the north of the venue.

The following schedule may vary based on match lengths and team availability.

FRIDAY11:00 - Groupstage Eliminated12:00 - Groupstage Eliminated - Premium13:00 - Groupstage Eliminated15:00 - QF1 Winner - Premium16:00 - Groupstage Eliminated - Premium17:00 - Groupstage Eliminated19:00 - QF2 Winner - Premium20:00 - Talent

PARTNERS AND SIDE ACTIVITIES

BULLRIDINGDo you have what it takes to master the bull or perhaps just enough to stay on longer than your friends?

BALLOON RACEInspired by Mario Kart, take control of one of six RC cars and try to pop your opponents balloons before they do the same to yours

ESL SHOPLooking for that team shirt or hoodie that you‘ve always wanted? The ESL Shop has got you covered with team apparel & more!

LOGITECHLogitech will be displaying their newest peripherals, come take a look at the latest developments and how they can improve your game!

Next to the incredible Counter-Strike taking place right in front of your eyes, you will also be able to enjoy a plethora of great side activities at the event! All side activities can be found on the event map!

SIGNING SESSIONSJoin one of the many autograph sessions and grab the signatures of your favorite players!

AIRBRUSH ARTISTSRoot for your favorite team by getting their logo airbrushed on yourself! Unsure what team to root for? There are plenty of other options available.

PHOTOBOOTHTake some photos at our photobooth and get a great keepsake to remind you of the event!

GLADIATORSAre you truly the best in 1v1? Challenge your friends to a fight and see who can comes out ahead!

T-WALLTest your reaction speed and prove that you are the flick master as you compete against friends at the T-Wall.

ESL EVENT APP

Your companion for all major ESL events. This is the official App to keep up with all the exciting ESL eSports action! The strongest teams and best players from all over the world will head to ESL tournaments to battle it out against one another. Keep up to date with all the action with the official ESL Event App!

Available on iOS and Android

ESL ONE COLOGNE 2017 FEATURES• Live ticket for running matches• Results and brackets with spoiler option• Schedule of all matches• Team and player info