ESL Pro League Season 23 Main Event: Aurora Gaming and Natus Vincere Battle for Championship Title
Aurora Gaming and Natus Vincere have emerged as the final two teams at the ESL Pro League Season 23 Main Event in Stockholm. Natus Vincere secured a 2-1 victory over FUT Esports in the semifinals, while Aurora also claimed a 2-1 win against Astralis. The event features a prize pool of $275,000, with the championship side set to receive $100,000.
Natus Vincere's journey to the semifinals was particularly impressive, as they were the last team to advance to the main event from online qualifying. They secured a 2-1 victory over FUT Esports, with Romanian player Mihai "iM" Ivan standing out with 67 kills and a plus-30 kill-death differential. Aurora, another team that advanced from the online tournament, faced a tough challenge against Astralis but managed to secure a reverse sweep to advance to the grand final.
The ESL Pro League Season 23 Main Event will conclude with the third-place match between Astralis and FUT Esports, followed by the grand final showdown between Aurora Gaming and Natus Vincere. The prize pool for the event includes $100,000 for the champion, $55,000 for the runner-up, and $37,500 for the third-place team.