ESL Pro League S22 Stage 2: Participating Teams

The assembly of 16 squads participating in ESL Pro League Season 22 Stage 2 is finalized, emerging after an initial phase brimming with unforeseen outcomes.

Following six days of intense competition, the leading six teams from Stage 1 will engage in an additional five-round Swiss stage, complemented by Stage 2 invitees, vying for a coveted spot in the Playoffs. Esports Insider delves into each team’s composition as they enter the tournament’s second act.

Commencing on October 4th and concluding on October 8th, 2025, the Pro League’s Stage 2 will showcase nine of the top ten teams as per September’s Valve Regional Standings (VRS), establishing it as a highly contested portion of a premier tournament this year.

Presented is an in-depth examination of each team aiming to progress to the Playoffs:

The eleventh-hour inclusion of Gentle Mates has proven advantageous. The fully Spanish lineup assumed the position previously held by Lynn Vision Gaming, which allowed the squad to secure its place in Stage 1.

Gentle Mates initiated Stage 1 with triumphs over HEROIC and G2 Esports, accruing significant VRS points in their pursuit of a slot at November’s StarLadder Budapest Major. Despite a setback against Inner Circle Esports in the third round, the Spanish team decisively defeated Legacy in the fourth round, thereby guaranteeing their progression to Stage 2.

Moreover, Stage 2 signifies the introduction of a revamped FaZe Clan, following Russel ‘Twistzz‘ Van Dulken’s return to the organization, substituting Håvard ‘rain‘ Nygaard, who concludes his near-decade tenure with FaZe.

Enthusiasts can follow Stage 2 of ESL Pro League Season 22 beginning October 4th through ESL’s Twitch and YouTube channels. Spanning five rounds of contests, the top eight teams will advance to the Playoffs, scheduled from October 10th to 12th.