Group stage
Two round-robin groups, all matches best of 1. A win is 3 points; ties go to head-to-head, then round difference, then rounds lost, then seed.
Counter-Strike 2 · LAN · Portugal
Fox
Legacy
An international Counter-Strike 2 tournament at SAW Esports Arena in Vila Nova de Gaia — up to sixteen teams from across the world, four days of LAN, one trophy.
Partners
Dates
October 1–4, 2026
Venue
SAW Esports Arena, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Prize pool
€12,000
Teams
16 rosters
Format
How the hunt works
Playoffs
Double elimination, best of 3. At 16 teams the four best VRS teams start in the bracket, group winners join them, and a BO3 play-in decides the final two spots.
Grand Final
Best of 3 on the main stage, live crowd, trophy lifted on Sunday, 4 October.
Format by team count
Scales with registered teams (8–16)
| Teams | Format | Days |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 GSL groups (BO1 opener, BO3 rest) + single-elimination BO3 playoffs | 2 days |
| 9–10 | 2 round-robin groups (BO1) + single-elimination BO3 playoffs | 2 days |
| 11–12 | 2 round-robin groups (BO1) + double-elimination BO3 playoffs (top 3 advance) | 3 days |
| 13–14 | 2 round-robin groups (BO1) + double-elimination BO3 playoffs (2 VRS teams seeded) | 4 days |
| 15–16 (default format) | 2 round-robin groups (BO1) + double-elimination BO3 playoffs (4 VRS seeded + BO3 play-in) | 4 days |
Prize pool
Up to €12,000 on the line
The prize pool scales with the number of registered teams, exactly as set out in the rulebook. Top four paid in every scenario.
| Teams | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8–11 | €3,000 | €1,500 | €1,000 | €500 | €6,000 |
| 12–15 | €5,000 | €2,500 | €1,000 | €500 | €9,000 |
| 16 | €6,000 | €3,000 | €2,000 | €1,000 | €12,000 |
Prize money is paid to the team or its registered representative by invoice or “recibo verde”. Taxes are the recipient’s responsibility.
See full details in the rulebook →Four days
Weekend plan
Day 1
Group Stage
Thursday, October 1
Day 2
Group Stage & Play-in
Friday, October 2
Day 3
Playoffs
Saturday, October 3
Day 4
Playoffs & Grand Final
Sunday, October 4
Sponsors & partners
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FAQ
Good to know
- Who can enter FOX Legacy #1?
- The competition is open to all regions under Valve's general eligibility rules. The event is eligible for the Valve Regional Standings (VRS), but VRS points are not required to participate. Only individuals over 13 years of age may register.
- How much is the entry fee?
- €850 + VAT (if applicable) per team. Registration opens August 21 at 19:00 CET and closes September 28 at 13:00 CET. The fee is non-refundable unless the tournament is cancelled.
- How does registration work?
- The team representative fills in the registration form — all fields are required. The first registered teams are selected and contacted to proceed with payment. The entry fee must be paid within the given deadline, after which a confirmation email is sent to the representative. Teams that miss the payment deadline are replaced by backup teams, in order of form submission.
- How are teams seeded?
- Teams with an eligible core listed in the Valve ranking receive higher seeds than the remaining teams. Seeding is based on the VRS ranking as of 7 September. For teams without a VRS ranking, the HLTV ranking from the same date is used as secondary criteria. If there are teams without VRS and HLTV ranks, the average FACEIT Elo of the registered players at the end of the day on 7 September is used.
- What is the competition format?
- The format scales with the number of registered teams (8 to 16). At full capacity — 16 teams — there are two round-robin groups in best of 1, the four best VRS teams are seeded directly into the playoffs, the group winners advance and a best-of-3 play-in decides the last two spots. Playoffs are double elimination in best of 3 over four days. Smaller fields use shorter formats: 8–10 teams play single-elimination playoffs over two days, 11–12 teams double elimination over three days.
- Who runs the tournament?
- FOX Legacy #1 is managed by Carlos "KKM" Martins and appointed staff. The tournament is held at SAW Esports Arena, but no SAW employees take part in tournament management. If SAW competes, they receive no special treatment.
- What equipment do players bring?
- Each player brings their own peripherals — keyboard, mouse, mousepad, sound card, headset and in-ears. Noise-cancelling headphones plus in-ears are mandatory in every match. Missing gear that cannot be solved within 15 minutes of the scheduled match time is a map/match loss.