In Astana, a large-scale esports project — the Astana Student Cyber League — is launching

The capital of Kazakhstan is launching a large-scale esports project — the Astana Student Cyber League (ASCL). This is a unique initiative aimed at uniting the student youth of Astana and promoting esports.
The league's pilot project will feature Dota 2 competitions.

The first tournament will take place from October 17 to 19, 2024, at The Hood esports club. The 16 strongest teams from Astana IT University will compete for a prize pool of 350,000 tenge. The team taking first place will receive 150,000 tenge, second place will earn 100,000 tenge, and the two third-place teams will each receive 50,000 tenge. Tournament winners will receive not only monetary rewards but also custom-designed team jerseys.

In total, eight tournaments will be held as part of the League, determining eight champion teams — one team from each of the eight Astana universities. The Astana Student Cyber League will conclude with a grand LAN final between the eight champions of the capital's universities, featuring a significant prize pool.

The Astana Student Cyber League is not just a tournament, but the beginning of a major journey for the development of esports in the country.

Event dates:
October 17–18 — qualifying matches among 16 AITU teams.
October 19 — semifinals and finals, award ceremony.
Venue: Astana, 2 Saryarka Street, The Hood esports club