B8 became the winner of the ESL Challenger League Season 49 Europe, earning a slot in the prestigious ESL Pro League Season 22. In the dramatic final, which took place online, B8 defeated PARIVISION with a score of 3:2. The match turned out to be intense: B8 played Dust2, Mirage, Ancient, and Inferno, while PARIVISION tried to fight back, but lost the series, ending with the results 5:13, 9:13, 13:11, 3:13. This victory brought B8 not only qualification for the EPL S22, but also a prize money of $17,000.

Tournament details and awards
The ESL Challenger League Season 49 Europe has become an important milestone for teams seeking to break through to the top CS2 level. The total prize pool of the tournament amounted to $100,000, and the first place went to B8 . PARIVISION took the second place with $10,000, Sinners took the third place with $6,000, and Betera took the fourth place with $5,000. The rest of the teams, including NaVi Junior , Zero Tenacity , RUSH B , Spirit Academy, Nemiga, FAVBET, Astrum , CPH Wolves, Rebels, Monte , and Sashi, shared prizes ranging from $5,000 to $500 depending on the place.

The way to ESL Pro League Season 22
Thanks to their victory in the ESL Challenger League S49 EU B8 received a direct ticket to the ESL Pro League Season 22, which will take place from September 27 to October 12, 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden . The tournament, organized by ESL, will be held offline at the ESL Studio arena. The prize pool of the EPL S22 will amount to $1,000,000. B8 , who have already shown their potential, will become a serious competitor in the fight for top places.

Performance analysis and prospects
B8 's 3:2 victory over PARIVISION proves their ability to adapt to challenging opponents. A good game on Dust2, Mirage, Ancient and Inferno maps allowed the team to demonstrate a variety of strategies. PARIVISION , despite a strong start, failed to keep up the pace in the decisive rounds. Experts note that B8 can claim high places in the EPL S22 if they manage to maintain their current form and avoid mistakes made in previous matches.