Global Esports Tour kicks off with Counter-Strike 2at GET24 Rio de Janeiro
Singapore, March 28, 2024 – The Global Esports Federation proudly launches the Global Esports
Tour Season 4 (GET24), kicking off with an electrifying showdown in Rio de Janeiro from April 18 to
21, 2024. GET24 promises to be a thrilling showcase of professional esports competitions staged in
truly global cities.
The Global Esports Tour brings together top-tier esports teams from around the world to compete in
single-title tournaments. An unprecedented prize bank is on the line in each stage, as well as the
coveted GET24 Trophy.
GET24 will commence in Rio de Janeiro with an exciting Counter-Strike 2 tournament where eight
teams battle for a prize bank of $200,000. The Brazilian Confederation of Games and Esports (CBGE)
will stage the fierce competition, creating unforgettable moments for players and fans worldwide.
Adding to the spectacle at GET24 in Rio de Janeiro is the Women’s Challenge: COPA RIO. Four top
teams — FURIA, FLUXO, MiBr, and W7M — join the fray, competing to take the COPA RIO crown.
The GEF #worldconnected community can look forward to the upcoming highlights of GET24:
- April: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- May: Ningbo, China
- June: Baku, Azerbaijan
- July: Manila, Philippines
- September: Kuching, Malaysia
Further highlights of the GET24 season include stages in Istanbul, cities in North America and South
Asia, and an exciting finale in Singapore to close the year.
Mario Cilenti, Chief Operating Officer, Global Esports Federation, commented, “Global Esports
Tour Season 4 represents a great step forward for our powerful GET program development. Rio de
Janeiro will be a great way to start this year’s season. We are proud to present a dynamic line-up of
great titles in global cities for the athletes and fans worldwide.”
Paulo Ribas, President, Brazilian Confederation of Games and Esports (CBGE), remarked,
“GET24 Rio de Janeiro is a testament to Brazil’s passion for esports. We are honored that the Global
Esports Federation chose Brazil to open Global Esports Tour Season 4. We can’t wait to welcome the
world to our vibrant city, and we look forward to delivering an unforgettable experience for players and
spectators alike.”
Join us as we embark on an exhilarating journey through the world of esports with Global Esports
Tour Season 4. Subscribe to the GEF YouTube and Twitch channels to watch live streams of the
fascinating competitions.
About the Global Esports Federation
From our world headquarters in Singapore and strategic hubs around the world, the Global Esports
Federation promotes the credibility, legitimacy, and prestige of esports. Powered by our universal
values and Member Federations, we convene athletes, players, developers and publishers,
community partners, and sporting organizations on one inclusive platform.
In addition to a prestigious global event portfolio, together with our strategic partners, we collaborate
on a series of Global Social Impact Initiatives (GSII) to create positive social impact.
Inspired by our motto – #worldconnected – our mission calls for the development of tangible initiatives
that are in service to the world’s esports community. www.globalesports.org
