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One of the most active and popular Quake leagues today.
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|name=EQL
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|tickername=European Quakeworld League
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* Current season: [[EQL Season 7|Season 7]]
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* Website: [http://eql.quakeworld.nu/ eql.quakeworld.nu]
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* IRC channel: [irc://port80.se.quakenet.org/eql.qw #eql.qw] ([[QuakeNet]])
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* Demos: [http://www.challenge-tv.com/index.php?mode=demos&event=225 www.challenge-tv.com/eql]
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|founder={{Player|Zanne|flag=se}}
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* Founder: [[image:flag_se.gif]] [[Zanne]]
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|type=Online Seasonal League
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[[Image:eql1.gif|EQL Logo]]
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|format=Group Stage ({{Abbr/Bo3}})<br /> Single-Elimination Bracket {{Abbr/Bo5}})
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|prizepool=Fame and glory
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|sdate=2005-10-10
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|edate=2016-05-06
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|website=eql.quakeworld.nu
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== Hall of fame ==
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== About ==
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* [http://eql.quakeworld.nu/eql1/ Season 1]: [[Image:flag_se.gif]] [[Fragomatic]]
 
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* [http://eql.quakeworld.nu/eql2/ Season 2]: [[Image:flag_se.gif]] [[LegeArtis]]
 
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* [http://eql.quakeworld.nu/eql3/ Season 3]: [[Image:flag_eu.gif]] [[Slackers]]
 
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* [http://eql.quakeworld.nu/eql4/ Season 4]: [[Image:flag_eu.gif]] [[Slackers]]
 
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* [http://eql.quakeworld.nu/eql5/ Season 5]: [[Image:flag_se.gif]] [[Dota Allstar Guys]]
 
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* [http://eql.quakeworld.nu/eql6/ Season 6]: [[Image:flag_fi.gif]] [[the Viper Squad]]
 
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* [http://eql.quakeworld.nu/eql7/ Season 7]: [[Image:flag_eu.gif]] [[Slackers]]
 
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* [http://eql.quakeworld.nu/eql8/ Season 8]: [[Image:flag_fi.gif]] [[the Viper Squad]]
 
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* [http://eql.quakeworld.nu/eql9/ Season 9]: [[Image:flag_fi.gif]] [[the Viper Squad]]
 
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* [http://eql.quakeworld.nu/eql10/ Season 10]: [[Image:flag_fi.gif]] [[the Viper Squad]]
 
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==Admins==
 
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* [[Image:flag_dk.gif]] [[Zalon]]
 
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* [[Image:flag_fi.gif]] [[Itsinen]]
 
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* [[Image:flag_se.gif]] [[Nas]]
 
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* [[Image:flag_se.gif]] [[Trash]]
 
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* [[Image:flag_se.gif]] [[Bps]]
 
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* [[Image:flag_ie.gif]] [[PleuraXeraphim]]
 
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== History ==
 
  
 
The European Quake League, most commonly referred to as EQL, is currently the most active 4on4 league in the European QW scene. It was founded in the autumn of 2005 to fill the void left by [[NQR]] following the crash of the QW.nu server, and thus NQR's web hosting.
 
The European Quake League, most commonly referred to as EQL, is currently the most active 4on4 league in the European QW scene. It was founded in the autumn of 2005 to fill the void left by [[NQR]] following the crash of the QW.nu server, and thus NQR's web hosting.
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The first season saw the crew, now consisting of such QW scene luminaries as [[Sassa]] and [[Term]], attempt to provide something that [[NQR]] was never really able to get a handle on: a consistent divisional structure and a promotion/relegation system. The divisional placement of the EQL crew was pretty good in season 1, but the playoffs that governed which teams went up and down left a lot to be desired. For example, [[Da Quaking Manjakks]] won both of their playoff matches in the division 3/4 rubbers, but still did not get promoted. Likewise, [[Osams]] lost both of their games in the division 2/3 rubbers, and ended up being moved up anyway.
 
The first season saw the crew, now consisting of such QW scene luminaries as [[Sassa]] and [[Term]], attempt to provide something that [[NQR]] was never really able to get a handle on: a consistent divisional structure and a promotion/relegation system. The divisional placement of the EQL crew was pretty good in season 1, but the playoffs that governed which teams went up and down left a lot to be desired. For example, [[Da Quaking Manjakks]] won both of their playoff matches in the division 3/4 rubbers, but still did not get promoted. Likewise, [[Osams]] lost both of their games in the division 2/3 rubbers, and ended up being moved up anyway.
  
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== A return to the activity of old ==
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=== A return to the activity of old ===
  
 
After a successful first season, EQL2 opened signups in January 2006. The level of activity that had started to rise when EQL first started had continued to grow, and in the second season division 1 had a group of clans worthy of the division. Old school clans [[LegeArtis]], [[Firing Squad]], [[The Viper Squad]] and [[Clan MalFunction]] were there, along with the fledgling team of [[Leftovers]] (whose players subsequently went on to re-form [[Slackers]]).
 
After a successful first season, EQL2 opened signups in January 2006. The level of activity that had started to rise when EQL first started had continued to grow, and in the second season division 1 had a group of clans worthy of the division. Old school clans [[LegeArtis]], [[Firing Squad]], [[The Viper Squad]] and [[Clan MalFunction]] were there, along with the fledgling team of [[Leftovers]] (whose players subsequently went on to re-form [[Slackers]]).
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In the lower divisions, the relegation/promotion system was improved. The bottom clans in each division automatically dropped down, whilst the top clans in each division fought it out in a group playoff system to decide who should go up.
 
In the lower divisions, the relegation/promotion system was improved. The bottom clans in each division automatically dropped down, whilst the top clans in each division fought it out in a group playoff system to decide who should go up.
  
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== The big boys are back ==
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=== The big boys are back ===
  
 
With EQL2 closing its doors in late March 2006, the crew decided that a third season could be squeezed in before the usual [[QW Summer Inactivity]] kicked in.
 
With EQL2 closing its doors in late March 2006, the crew decided that a third season could be squeezed in before the usual [[QW Summer Inactivity]] kicked in.
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The playoffs were a dissapointment with only one semifinal being played. [[LegeArtis]] beat [[Fragomatic]] in an exciting match which lasted for five maps. Sad enough [[Slackers]] received two walkovers, in the semifinal from [[Clan MalFunction]] and in the final [[LegeArtis]] gave them the walkover making [[Slackers]] the winner of this season without a single game in the playoffs.
 
The playoffs were a dissapointment with only one semifinal being played. [[LegeArtis]] beat [[Fragomatic]] in an exciting match which lasted for five maps. Sad enough [[Slackers]] received two walkovers, in the semifinal from [[Clan MalFunction]] and in the final [[LegeArtis]] gave them the walkover making [[Slackers]] the winner of this season without a single game in the playoffs.
  
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== EQL Seasons ==
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=== EQL closes its doors ===
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{{EQL Seasons}}
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After having run for 20 seasons the last remaining admin [[Hooraytio]] announced on the 23rd of May 2016 that it was time to close the doors on the European Quake League, especially seeing the dwindling activity with the first division (of two) barely playing any games.
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=== EQL opens its doors ===
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Things change fast in QuakeWorld, and after just 8 years [[Hooraytio]] finally announced on the 1st of September 2024 the long awaited return of EQL in a league format. This marks the 22:nd season of the league, with more to follow.
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== [[EQL Hall of Fame|Hall of fame]] ==
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{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%; margin-left: 0px"
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|-
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!'''Season'''
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!style="width:120px;"|'''Date'''
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!style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"|{{Medal|1}} '''Winner'''
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!style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"|{{Medal|2}} '''Runner-up'''
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!{{Medal|3}} '''Third place'''
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!{{Medal|3/4}} '''Semi-Finalists'''
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|-
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|[[EQL Season 23|Season 23]]
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|2025-02-16
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|TBD|flag=TBD|link=false}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|TBD|flag=TBD|link=false}} 
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| {{team|TBD|flag=TBD|link=false}}
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| {{team|TBD|flag=TBD|link=false}}
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|-
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| [[EQL Season 22|Season 22]]
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| 2024-09-01
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|TBD|flag=TBD|link=false}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|TBD|flag=TBD|link=false}} 
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| {{team|TBD|flag=TBD|link=false}}
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| {{team|TBD|flag=TBD|link=false}}
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|-
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| style=white-space:nowrap |[[EQL Season 21|Season 21]]
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| style=white-space:nowrap |2016-05-06
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|Undecided|flag=tbd|link=false}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|Undecided|flag=tbd|link=false}}
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| {{team|Undecided|flag=tbd|link=false}}
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| {{team|Undecided|flag=TBD|link=false}}
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|-
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| [[EQL Season 20|Season 20]]
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| 2015-12-22
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|Fragomatic|flag=se}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|Suddendeath|flag=se}} 
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| {{team|Crazy 88|flag=eu}}
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| {{team|Beer Bear Balalaika|flag=ru}}
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|-
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| [[EQL Season 19|Season 19]]
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| 2015-01-05
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|Fragomatic|flag=se}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|Suddendeath|flag=se}}
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| {{team|Undecided|flag=tbd|link=false}}
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| {{team|Experience|flag=eu}} / {{team|felia-020|flag=se}}
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|-
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| [[EQL Season 18|Season 18]]
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| 2014-05-10
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|Suddendeath|flag=se}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|Chosen|flag=se}}
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| {{team|Undecided|flag=tbd|link=false}}
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| {{team|Majestic|flag=se}} / {{team|Immortals|flag=se}}
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| [[EQL Season 17|Season 17]]
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| 2013-12-08
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|The Viper Squad|flag=fi}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|Suddendeath|flag=se}}
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| {{team|Undecided|flag=tbd|link=false}}
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| {{team|Firing Malfunction|flag=eu|link=false}} / {{team|the norse|flag=eu|link=false}}
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| [[EQL Season 16|Season 16]]
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|2013-07-03
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|Suddendeath|flag=se}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|The Viper Squad|flag=fi}}
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| {{team|Crazy 88|flag=eu}}
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| {{team|Oclan|flag=us}}
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| [[EQL Season 15|Season 15]]
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|2012-03-27
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|Slackers|flag=eu}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|ParamedicS|flag=hu}}
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| {{team|Crazy 88|flag=eu}}
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| {{team|Suddendeath|flag=se}}
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| [[EQL Season 14|Season 14]]
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|2012-01-08
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|Fragomatic|flag=se}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|Slackers|flag=eu}}
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| {{team|Suddendeath|flag=se}}
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| {{team|Crazy 88|flag=eu}}
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| [[EQL Season 13|Season 13]]
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|2011-05-09
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|Slackers|flag=eu}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|Suddendeath|flag=se}}
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| {{team|Fusion|flag=eu}}
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| {{team|Clan Malfunction|flag=fi}}
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| [[EQL Pro|Pro]]
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|2011-01-31
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|Slackers|flag=eu}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|Suddendeath|flag=se}}
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| {{team|OJOJ VITUN HELPPO!|flag=fi}}
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| {{team|Fusion|flag=eu}}
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|-
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| [[EQL Season 12|Season 12]]
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|2010-12-16
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|The Viper Squad|flag=fi}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|Slackers|flag=eu}}
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| {{team|Fusion|flag=eu}}
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| {{team|Suddendeath|flag=se}}
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| [[EQL Season 11|Season 11]]
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|2010-05-09
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|The Viper Squad|flag=fi}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|Slackers|flag=eu}}
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| {{team|Undecided|flag=tbd|link=false}}
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| {{team|Enigma|flag=se}} / {{team|Fusion|flag=eu}}
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| [[EQL Season 10|Season 10]]
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|2010-01-10
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|The Viper Squad|flag=fi}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|Slackers|flag=eu}}
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| {{team|Undecided|flag=tbd|link=false}} 
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| {{team|Fragomatic|flag=se}} / {{team|USSR|flag=ru}}
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| [[EQL Season 9|Season 9]]
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|2009-06-08
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|The Viper Squad|flag=fi}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|Druidz|flag=se}}
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| {{team|Undecided|flag=tbd|link=false}}
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| {{team|Clan Malfunction|flag=fi}} / {{team|Slackers|flag=eu}}
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| [[EQL Season 8|Season 8]]
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|2008-12-16
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|The Viper Squad|flag=fi}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|Bear Beer Balalaika|flag=ru}}
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| {{team|Undecided|flag=tbd|link=false}}
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| {{team|Druidz|flag=se}} / {{team|Clan Malfunction|flag=fi}}
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|-
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| [[EQL Season 7|Season 7]]
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|2008-07-22
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|Slackers|flag=eu}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|The Viper Squad|flag=fi}}
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| {{team|Undecided|flag=tbd|link=false}}
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| {{team|Sega Gubbar|flag=se}} / {{team|Bear Beer Balalaika|flag=ru}}
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|-
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| [[EQL Season 6|Season 6]]
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|2007-12-23
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|The Viper Squad|flag=fi}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|Slackers|flag=eu}}
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| {{team|Undecided|flag=tbd|link=false}}
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| {{team|Slackers|flag=eu}} / {{team|Slackers 2|flag=eu}}
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| [[EQL Season 5|Season 5]]
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|2007-06-19
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|Dota Allstar Guys|flag=un}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|Slackers|flag=eu}}
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| {{team|Undecided|flag=tbd|link=false}}
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| {{team|Clan Malfunction|flag=fi}} / {{team|Antiquad|flag=fi}}
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|-
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| [[EQL Season 4|Season 4]]
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|2006-12-18
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|Slackers|flag=eu}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|KOFF|flag=fi}}
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| {{team|Undecided|flag=tbd|link=false}}
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| {{team|Suddendeath|flag=se}} / {{team|Firing Squad|flag=nl}}
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|-
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| [[EQL Season 3|Season 3]]
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|2006-06-14
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|Slackers|flag=eu}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|Lege Artis|flag=se}}
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| {{team|Undecided|flag=tbd|link=false}} 
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| {{team|Fragomatic|flag=se}} / {{team|Clan Malfunction|flag=fi}}
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|-
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| [[EQL Season 2|Season 2]]
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|2006-03-20
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|Lege Artis|flag=se}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|Firing Squad|flag=eu}}
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| {{team|Undecided|flag=tbd|link=false}} 
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| {{team|Leftovers|flag=se}} / {{team|the Viper Squad|flag=fi}}
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|-
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| [[EQL Season 1|Season 1]]
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|2006-01-12
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|style="background-color: rgba(255, 215, 57, 0.15);"| {{team|Fragomatic|flag=se}}
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|style="background-color: rgba(204, 204, 204, 0.1);"| {{team|Firing Squad|flag=eu}}
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| {{team|Undecided|flag=TBD|link=false}}
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| {{team|Suddendeath|flag=se}} / {{team|Antiquad|flag=fi}}
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|}
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===Medals won per team===
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! {{Medal|2}}
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! {{Medal|3}}
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! '''Total'''
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| 1. ||{{team|The Viper Squad|flag=fi}}|| align="center" style="background-color:{{Color|1light}};"| '''7''' || align="center" style="background-color:{{Color|2light}};"| '''2''' || align="center" | 0
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!align="center"| '''9'''
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| 2. ||{{team|Slackers|flag=eu}}|| align="center" style="background-color:{{Color|1light}};"| '''6''' || align="center" style="background-color:{{Color|2light}};"| '''6'''|| align="center" | 0
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!align="center"| '''12'''
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| 3. ||{{team|Fragomatic|flag=se}}|| align="center" style="background-color:{{Color|1light}};" | '''4''' || align="center" | 0|| align="center" | 0
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!align="center"| '''4'''
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| 4. ||{{team|Suddendeath|flag=se}}|| align="center" style="background-color:{{Color|1light}};" | '''2''' || align="center" style="background-color:{{Color|2light}};" | '''5'''|| align="center" | '''1'''
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!align="center"| '''8'''
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| 5. ||{{team|Lege Artis|flag=se}}|| align="center" style="background-color:{{Color|1light}};" | '''1''' || align="center" style="background-color:{{Color|2light}};" | '''1'''|| align="center" | 0
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!align="center"| '''2'''
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|-
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| 6. ||{{team|Dota Allstar Guys|flag=un}}|| align="center" style="background-color:{{Color|1light}};"| '''1''' || align="center" | 0 || align="center" | 0
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!align="center"| '''1'''
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| 7. ||{{team|Firing Squad|flag=eu}}|| align="center" | 0 || align="center" style="background-color:{{Color|2light}};"| '''2'''|| align="center" | 0
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!align="center"| '''2'''
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| 8. ||{{team|KOFF|flag=fi}}|| align="center" | 0 || align="center" style="background-color:{{Color|2light}};"| '''1'''|| align="center" | 0
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!align="center"| '''1'''
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| 9. ||{{team|Bear Beer Balalaika|flag=eu}}|| align="center" | 0 || align="center" style="background-color:{{Color|2light}};" | '''1''' || align="center" | 0
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!align="center"| '''1'''
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| 10. ||{{team|Druidz|flag=se}}|| align="center" | 0 || align="center" style="background-color:{{Color|2light}};" | '''1''' || align="center" | 0
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!align="center"| '''1'''
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| 11. ||{{team|ParamedicS|flag=hu}}|| align="center" | 0 || align="center" style="background-color:{{Color|2light}};" | '''1''' || align="center" | 0
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!align="center"| '''1'''
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| 12. ||{{team|Chosen|flag=se}}|| align="center" | 0 || align="center" style="background-color:{{Color|2light}};" | '''1''' || align="center" | 0
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!align="center"| '''1'''
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| 13. ||{{team|Crazy 88|flag=eu}}|| align="center" | 0 || align="center" | 0 || align="center" | '''3'''
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!align="center"| '''3'''
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| 14. ||{{team|Fusion|flag=eu}}|| align="center" | 0 || align="center" | 0 || align="center"  | '''2'''
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!align="center"| '''2'''
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| 15. ||{{team|OJOJ VITUN HELPPO!|flag=fi}}|| align="center" | 0 || align="center" | 0 || align="center" | '''1'''
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!align="center"| '''1'''
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==Admins==
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* {{player|Hooraytio|flag=se}}
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* {{player|Zalon|flag=dk}}
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* {{player|Itsinen|flag=fi}}
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* {{player|Nas|flag=se}}
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* {{player|Trash|flag=se}}
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* {{player|bps|flag=se}}
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* {{player|PleuraXeraphim|flag=ie}}
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* {{player|Zappater|flag=se}}
  
 
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League Information
Founder:
Sweden Zanne
Type:
Format:
Group Stage (Bo3)
Single-Elimination Bracket Bo5)
Prize pool:
Fame and glory
Start Date:
2005-10-10
End Date:
2016-05-06
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About

The European Quake League, most commonly referred to as EQL, is currently the most active 4on4 league in the European QW scene. It was founded in the autumn of 2005 to fill the void left by NQR following the crash of the QW.nu server, and thus NQR's web hosting.

Founded by Zanne with a website developed by Åke Vader, EQL opened its doors for its first season in October 2005. The season finished in January 2006, with Fragomatic winning an uncompetitive and uninspiring division 1 playoff competition by beating Firing Squad 3-1 in the final.

The first season saw the crew, now consisting of such QW scene luminaries as Sassa and Term, attempt to provide something that NQR was never really able to get a handle on: a consistent divisional structure and a promotion/relegation system. The divisional placement of the EQL crew was pretty good in season 1, but the playoffs that governed which teams went up and down left a lot to be desired. For example, Da Quaking Manjakks won both of their playoff matches in the division 3/4 rubbers, but still did not get promoted. Likewise, Osams lost both of their games in the division 2/3 rubbers, and ended up being moved up anyway.

A return to the activity of old

After a successful first season, EQL2 opened signups in January 2006. The level of activity that had started to rise when EQL first started had continued to grow, and in the second season division 1 had a group of clans worthy of the division. Old school clans LegeArtis, Firing Squad, The Viper Squad and Clan MalFunction were there, along with the fledgling team of Leftovers (whose players subsequently went on to re-form Slackers).

LegeArtis won the division 1 playoff competition, beating Firing Squad 3-1 in an exciting final match.

In the lower divisions, the relegation/promotion system was improved. The bottom clans in each division automatically dropped down, whilst the top clans in each division fought it out in a group playoff system to decide who should go up.

The big boys are back

With EQL2 closing its doors in late March 2006, the crew decided that a third season could be squeezed in before the usual QW Summer Inactivity kicked in.

EQL3 capitalised on the success of EQL2, and in division 1 we saw almost all of the same clans returning, along with Fragomatic (who had dropped out of season 2), Slackers and Koff. It was the strongest division 1 in several years, and predicting the outcome would be difficult.

The playoffs were a dissapointment with only one semifinal being played. LegeArtis beat Fragomatic in an exciting match which lasted for five maps. Sad enough Slackers received two walkovers, in the semifinal from Clan MalFunction and in the final LegeArtis gave them the walkover making Slackers the winner of this season without a single game in the playoffs.

EQL closes its doors

After having run for 20 seasons the last remaining admin Hooraytio announced on the 23rd of May 2016 that it was time to close the doors on the European Quake League, especially seeing the dwindling activity with the first division (of two) barely playing any games.

EQL opens its doors

Things change fast in QuakeWorld, and after just 8 years Hooraytio finally announced on the 1st of September 2024 the long awaited return of EQL in a league format. This marks the 22:nd season of the league, with more to follow.


Hall of fame

Season Date Winner Runner-up Third place Semi-Finalists
Season 23 2025-02-16 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
Season 22 2024-09-01 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
Season 21 2016-05-06 TBD Undecided TBD Undecided TBD Undecided TBD Undecided
Season 20 2015-12-22 Sweden Fragomatic Sweden Suddendeath Europe Crazy 88 Russia Beer Bear Balalaika
Season 19 2015-01-05 Sweden Fragomatic Sweden Suddendeath TBD Undecided Europe Experience / Sweden felia-020
Season 18 2014-05-10 Sweden Suddendeath Sweden Chosen TBD Undecided Sweden Majestic / Sweden Immortals
Season 17 2013-12-08 Finland The Viper Squad Sweden Suddendeath TBD Undecided Europe Firing Malfunction / Europe the norse
Season 16 2013-07-03 Sweden Suddendeath Finland The Viper Squad Europe Crazy 88 United States Oclan
Season 15 2012-03-27 Europe Slackers Hungary ParamedicS Europe Crazy 88 Sweden Suddendeath
Season 14 2012-01-08 Sweden Fragomatic Europe Slackers Sweden Suddendeath Europe Crazy 88
Season 13 2011-05-09 Europe Slackers Sweden Suddendeath Europe Fusion Finland Clan Malfunction
Pro 2011-01-31 Europe Slackers Sweden Suddendeath Finland OJOJ VITUN HELPPO! Europe Fusion
Season 12 2010-12-16 Finland The Viper Squad Europe Slackers Europe Fusion Sweden Suddendeath
Season 11 2010-05-09 Finland The Viper Squad Europe Slackers TBD Undecided Sweden Enigma / Europe Fusion
Season 10 2010-01-10 Finland The Viper Squad Europe Slackers TBD Undecided Sweden Fragomatic / Russia USSR
Season 9 2009-06-08 Finland The Viper Squad Sweden Druidz TBD Undecided Finland Clan Malfunction / Europe Slackers
Season 8 2008-12-16 Finland The Viper Squad Russia Bear Beer Balalaika TBD Undecided Sweden Druidz / Finland Clan Malfunction
Season 7 2008-07-22 Europe Slackers Finland The Viper Squad TBD Undecided Sweden Sega Gubbar / Russia Bear Beer Balalaika
Season 6 2007-12-23 Finland The Viper Squad Europe Slackers TBD Undecided Europe Slackers / Europe Slackers 2
Season 5 2007-06-19 International Dota Allstar Guys Europe Slackers TBD Undecided Finland Clan Malfunction / Finland Antiquad
Season 4 2006-12-18 Europe Slackers Finland KOFF TBD Undecided Sweden Suddendeath / Netherlands Firing Squad
Season 3 2006-06-14 Europe Slackers Sweden Lege Artis TBD Undecided Sweden Fragomatic / Finland Clan Malfunction
Season 2 2006-03-20 Sweden Lege Artis Europe Firing Squad TBD Undecided Sweden Leftovers / Finland the Viper Squad
Season 1 2006-01-12 Sweden Fragomatic Europe Firing Squad TBD Undecided Sweden Suddendeath / Finland Antiquad

Medals won per team

Rank team Total
1. Finland The Viper Squad 7 2 0 9
2. Europe Slackers 6 6 0 12
3. Sweden Fragomatic 4 0 0 4
4. Sweden Suddendeath 2 5 1 8
5. Sweden Lege Artis 1 1 0 2
6. International Dota Allstar Guys 1 0 0 1
7. Europe Firing Squad 0 2 0 2
8. Finland KOFF 0 1 0 1
9. Europe Bear Beer Balalaika 0 1 0 1
10. Sweden Druidz 0 1 0 1
11. Hungary ParamedicS 0 1 0 1
12. Sweden Chosen 0 1 0 1
13. Europe Crazy 88 0 0 3 3
14. Europe Fusion 0 0 2 2
15. Finland OJOJ VITUN HELPPO! 0 0 1 1

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