Following the conclusion of the regional online group stages, the eight teams competing at ESL Impact League Season 8 have been decided.
Teams from across Europe and the Americas will head to Stockholm, Sweden, to compete for a share of a $123,000 (~£92,153) prize pool and a chance to be crowned ESL Impact’s final champion.
Before teams take to the server, Esports Insider takes a closer look at the teams that have made it to LAN.
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ESL Impact League Season 8 Teams
ESL Impact League Season 8 is the final time the tournament will take place. On October 3rd, 2025, ESL FACEIT Group announced that the league would be suspended indefinitely, citing a lack of sustainability behind the decision.
Launched in 2022, the circuit cemented its place as an inclusive environment for women to compete in Counter-Strike.
Europe
NIP Impact and BIG EQUIPA headline the European teams competing at the event, after topping the Group Stage of the division without conceding a map.
After finishing the Group Stage in third and fourth place respectively, Imperial Female and Overpeek earned a spot after following victories against Flame Sharks Fe and Let Her Cook in the Play-Ins.
Imperial Female heads into the event looking to earn its third ESL Impact title, having previously won Season 5 and Season 6 in 2024.
North America
The North American division featured a round-robin league format to determine the two teams that would advance to the LAN finals.
After winning all seven of its matches, FlyQuest RED convincingly earned the first seed, with Shimmer securing second place with six victories to its name.
South America
South America saw Season 7 champions FURIA fe fail to advance thanks to a three-way tie. Due to map differential, the Brazilian side will not be defending its title.
MIBR and Atrix Esports earned qualification with 6-1 win-to-loss records and a lower map differential than FURIA fe to represent South America in the Playoffs.
ESL Impact Season 8 Predictions
ESL Impact Season 8 marks the end of an era for women’s Counter-Strike. With several top teams in attendance, the event is set to feature a high level of competition.
Based on recent form, the likes of Imperial Female and NIP Impact are among the championship contenders.
After a strong showing in the North American division, Shimmer could spring a few surprises against the established names.
Predicted ESL Impact Season 8 Winner: NIP Impact
Source: https://esportsinsider.com/
