With the support of UESF, the LDUFK OPEN 2026 is set to begin—a series of online Counter-Strike 2 tournaments open to high school and college students. The organizers are offering participants the chance not only to compete for prize money but also to earn LDUFK Points throughout the season, which will determine who advances to the final stage.
Two separate tournaments will take place as part of the LDUFK OPEN 2026. The LDUFK SCHOOL OPEN 2026 will begin on October 3, and registration will remain open until September 30. The LDUFK UNIVERSITY OPEN 2026 will start on October 17, and team applications will be accepted until October 14.
A total of 75,000 UAH will be up for grabs in each tournament. Teams will compete in a 5v5 format, and there are no entry fees. For university and school teams, a 4+1 format is also available—four players must represent the same educational institution, while the fifth may be invited from another.
An important part of the LDUFK OPEN 2026 will be its own ranking system. Based on match results, teams will earn LDUFK Points and accumulate them throughout the season. A perfect season can earn up to 1,000 points.
Each stage will carry a different weight: the closer the tournament is to the end of the season, the more points teams can earn. This format keeps the race for the top spot exciting until the very last online stage and allows teams that perform well toward the end of the season to climb the rankings. The top-ranked participants will earn the opportunity to compete in the LDUFK Finals in Lviv. Thus, the online matches will serve as qualifiers for the final LAN portion of the season.
A special bonus is provided for university teams. Upon confirming their participation, each team will receive a booster pack from Monster Energy, a tournament partner.
Tournament dates:
- LDUFK SCHOOL OPEN 2026 — Starts October 3; registration closes September 30. Register here
- LDUFK UNIVERSITY OPEN 2026 — Starts October 17; registration closes October 14. Register here
Participation in the LDUFK OPEN 2026 is free, and all matches will be held online. So, to get started, a team will need five players, registration, and the desire to make it all the way from the season’s first matches to the final in Lviv. The Ukrainian Esports Federation continues to support the development of amateur esports and initiatives accessible to a wide range of audiences.