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Obsidian is a three-stage tournament designed to reward consistency in league play and clutch performance in playoffs. Placing top 8 In Obsidian helps you gain points to qualify for Odyssey. Read more info by clicking here.
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October 2026
Odyssey is the final official event critical ops esports in 2026. In order to qualify you gain points from Obsidian League or gain one of the few spots available from the open qualifier. For more information click here.
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May 2026
A yearly, fast-paced Critical Ops tournament spanning approximately one month. Open to all regions, featuring separate Americas and Eurasia brackets with cross-regional playoffs. For more information join Polaris Discord by clicking here.
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All Year
Critical Ops Matchmaking allows you to queue up for competitive matches by yourself or with friends to compete for points and rise through the ranks to become #1! To join their discord server click here.
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All Year
Origin Scrim League's system allows teams to queue up for competitive matches, battle for ranking points, and climb the leaderboard as you fight to become the #1 team on the server! Join their discord by clicking here.
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April 2026
The perfect tournament for newcomers to Esports — where ambition meets competition in one of the most intense Critical Ops tournaments of the year. Join their discord by clicking here.
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June 2018
The first-ever global Critical Ops LAN tournament, held at Amazon's streaming studio in Seattle on June 23–24, 2018. Six of the world's best teams competed for a $40,000 prize pool in front of a live audience. It marked the debut of the brand-new Spectator Client. Critical Ops Gankstars took home the championship, defeating Hammers Esports in the final.
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2022, 2023, 2024
Global Championships with high prize pools and intense competition. The pinnacle of Critical Ops esports.
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2024
Regional tournaments with a Round-Robin format, showcasing the best professional talent in structured league play.
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2017
The first Critical Ops Championship Series run by ESL, spanning an online circuit from May through July culminating in a live international championship in Los Angeles in August. Teams competed through six open cups on ESL Play to qualify, with the top teams from Europe and North America advancing through a double-elimination bracket.
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2020-2023
The pathway to Critical Ops Esports. Compete, prove yourself, and earn your place among the elite.
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October 2025
Polaris Challengers 2025 is where ambition meets competition in the most intense Critical Ops tournament of the year. Challengers is a robust three stage tournament lasting 3 months. For more information click.
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March 2025
Polaris Champions 2025, brings together the world's elite teams in an unforgiving battle for supremacy. This prestigious tournament features a streamlined two-stage format that separates the best from the rest through intense regional competition followed by cross-regional playoffs where only the strongest survive. To learn more click here.
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August 2025
Nations is an international Critical Ops championship where countries compete for national pride and glory. This tournament brings together the best teams from around the world to represent their nations in an epic battle for supremacy. Nations 2025 features a unique country-based qualification system and international playoff format. To learn more click here.
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February 2026
Steel Flower/Velocity Premier is a Critical Ops tournament series co-produced by Steel Flower and Velocity. The series delivers top-tier incentives for participants while providing a professionally managed tournament experience, designed for serious competitors and the wider community alike. To learn more click here.
