ESL One Cologne 2019: results of the draw
Natus Vincere — in group A
In the group stage of ESL One Cologne 2019, a draw took place, as a result of which the 
NAVI.GG.BET got into group A and found out the first opponent — 
mousesports. In addition, such teams as 
Team Liquid, FaZe Clan, 
FURIA, NRG, 
Renegades and 
MVP PK will perform in the same group as the Born to Win.
Based on the current ESL World Ranking, the First Round match-ups for Cologne are now set! Who do you think will make it to the playoffs at the Lanxess Arena?
- ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS)
Full fixtures:
The format of the tournament will include a group stage and playoffs. The first stage will be in GSL format, and only 6 teams - 3 per group, will advance further. So, the winners of the groups will go immediately to the semifinals of the tournament, and the teams that take 2nd and 3rd places will have to start playing from the quarterfinal. The initial and elimination matches will be in the best of 1 format, all the remaining matches - best of 3.
As for the playoffs, the classic single elimination bracket, best of 3, will be played here, with the exception of the grand final, where teams will have to fight it out till three victories. ESL One Cologne 2019 will be held from 2 to 7 of July. The prize pool of the championship will be $ 300,000. We believe that our guys will please the fans with performance and achieve a decent result in Cologne! #NAVINATION
