Funspark ULTI 2021 Finals Preview

January 17, 2022

Counter-Strike fans, rejoice! The Funspark ULTI 2021 Finals starts this week with an 8-team tournament. We have prepared a quick guide to get you caught up with everything needed to know.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Funspark ULTI 2021 Finals will commence this Tuesday (18th) at 11:00 AM UTC. The tournament features eight teams: four received direct invites, two qualified through previous Funspark events, and two via circuit points. They will compete online for a prize pool of $250,000.

The format is a single-stage event with a double-elimination bracket. All matches, except for the grand-finals, are best-of-three. The team from the upper-bracket starts the grand-finals with a one map advantage. Follow the action through the official Twitch channel.

WHO’S AWPING: ASTRALIS

Astralis left 2021 with a crucial question: who will take the AWP? Their captain Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander took on the AWPer role, but his performance hasn't been stellar against high-tier teams. Astralis must decide whether to keep gla1ve on AWP or return it to Philip “Lucky” Ewald. They aim to find a resolution during this tournament.

FINALLY, FAVEN: BIG

BIG recently signed Josef “faveN” Baumann, replacing İsmailçan “XANTARES” Dörtkardeş. The team is expected to revitalize their lineup. FaveN is a promising player who will need strategic use by captain Johannes “tabseN” Wodarz to maximize his impact on the team.

COMPLEXITY AHEAD: EXTRA SALT

Extra Salt is the sole North American team participating, expected to be Complexity’s next roster. They face a tough challenge with their first match against Gambit. This young team, with ex-Liquid players, has shown promise but needs to prove themselves against top-tier competition.

START THE TRIALS: FNATIC

FNATIC ended 2021 strongly, setting a goal to reach the top four at Funspark ULTI Finals. With their recent performances and the return of Owen “smooya” Butterfield, they aim to demonstrate their capability against teams like BIG and Entropiq.

FAVORITES BY A MILE: GAMBIT

Gambit heads to the Funspark ULTI Finals as the clear favorites. With their strong performance at the BLAST World Final, they are seen as the team to beat. Despite potential upsets, their skill level sets them apart from other contenders.

FUNSPARK ULTI STARTS SOON

The tournament kicks off Tuesday with matches including Entropiq vs. ECSTATIC and BIG vs. FNATIC, promising exciting games for fans.