The Pinnacle Cup has returned to CS:GO with the continuation of the tournament series after a mini hiatus. There are several events planned throughout the year, including a newly established Brazilian circuit.
In partnership with GRID, the game data platform, the Pinnacle Cup will pick up where it left off in Lund (Pinnacle Cup Championship) and will feature four additional online tournaments, including two dedicated Brazilian events. Both top-ranked teams and rising teams will return, with each tournament hosting a Swiss stage and a playoff stage. The main tournaments (Pinnacle Cup 5 and 6) will feature a Play-In stage where teams of all skill levels can compete to play for a $50,000 prize pool.
Additionally, Pinnacle will continue to work with GRID, official tournament data partner, and production partner of Eden Esports. Both brands have partnered with Pinnacle and helped deliver exciting tournaments such as the Pinnacle Cup Championship and the Pinnacle Cup: Malta Vibes.
The competition will be streamed online on Pinnacle’s Twitch channels, as well as community and eSports influencers and streamers. The winners of each Swiss stage will advance to the Playoffs, where four additional direct invitees will enter for a chance to take home the coveted prize.
Pinnacle will once again offer odds on all pre-match and in-play betting markets, and special player props, an exclusive feature of the Pinnacle Cup.
Alex McBride, Head of Esports at Pinnacle, said: “We are delighted to be returning to hosting Pinnacle Cup events for CS:GO. Having previously announced our Dota 2 series, this adds to the positive impact we hope to achieve across all eSports These events will give teams at the top of their game, as well as aspiring teams looking to break into the elite tier, a chance to prove themselves.”
Christian Raykoff, Regional Manager – LATAM at Pinnacle: “In 2023, we aim to localize everything we do in Latin America, especially in countries like Brazil, where we see so much passion and emotion for Pinnacle and for esports, in order to provide the experience of most unique visualization for the community.”
Harry Wiggett, GRID Head of Sponsorship: “GRID is thrilled to welcome Pinnacle back for another year of Esports Solutions as a Service. After a successful 2022 full of CS:GO action, including the Arena Finals of $250,000 in Sweden, we’re excited to take what we’ve learned together and bring the Pinnacle Cup back to the community and the marketplace.”
“GRID provides Pinnacle with Esports Solutions, a complete suite of technology tools and services consisting of tournament tools, visualization products and data infrastructure that support the operation, integrity, security and monetization of events available on the GRID Data Platform ’ added Wiggett.
