Counter-Strike's second Eleague esports season kicks off on TBS and Twitch

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Turner isn’t slowing down on its esports offerings.

The media company announced today that the second season of it Eleague Counter-Strike: Global Offensive starts today, with preliminary rounds in Europe. The first events include teams like G2 Esports, Team Dignitas, Godsent, FaZe, and Flipsid3. Esports is a growing market that is worth $892 million, and Turner’s interest in it shows how it is expanding into the mainstream. Eleague broadcasts on Twitch and TBS. The first season of Eleague attracted 19 million viewers to the cable channel.

You can find the full schedule for the prelims below. Note that all times are for the Eastern timezone.

September 7	10 a.m.	European Preliminary Round (Day 1)	Twitch
September 8	8 a.m.	European Preliminary Round (Day 2)	Twitch
September 9	10 p.m.	Eleague Extra	TBS

September 14	Noon	American Preliminary Round (Day 1)	Twitch
September 15	Noon	American Preliminary Round (Day 2)	Twitch
September 16	10 p.m.	Eleague Extra	TBS

Eleague Extra shows highlights from the events, while Twitch will broadcast the prelims live. The Season 2 grandfinals will take place on December 2 and December 3.

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