YaLLa Compass is thrilled to unveil the first wave of elite teams receiving direct invitations to its highly anticipated LAN Finals. The competition will bring together some of the biggest names in Counter-Strike 2, promising an unforgettable showdown in the Middle East.

Invited Teams for the YaLLa Compass Qatar LAN Finals:

Eternal Fire • Astralis • paiN • Virtus.pro • 3DMAX • MIBR

*Final teams are subject to MRQ, and adjustments may be made based on the final MRQ standings

6 additional teams will also qualify from the Closed Qualifiers.

Event Updates:

In addition to the team invitations, YaLLa Compass is announcing key updates and clarifications to enhance the tournament experience:

• Finals Date Change: The Grand Finals will now take place on Saturday, April 19, instead of Sunday, April 20. This will accommodate for travel schedules and a more comfortable experience.
• Updated Format: The Finals will now be played as a Best-of-Three (Bo3) series instead of Best-of-Five (Bo5) due to the finals and semi-finals being on the same day.
• Prize Pool Clarification: The $600,000 prize pool for the Qatar and UAE events will be equally split between teams and players.
• Exclusive Experience: The LAN Finals will be a private VIP event, offering an exclusive, premium experience for all invitees.
• Closed Qualifier Adjustment: The Closed Qualifier dates have shifted by one day and will now be held on April 2-3.