Y-Games 2026 - Slovak Esports Championship (Nitra)
The 11th Slovak national esports championship runs 8-11 October 2026 at the Agrokomplex exhibition grounds in Nitra, headlined by a four-team Counter-Strike 2 LAN with a 10,000 EUR prize pool.
Y-Games - officially the Majstrovstvá SR v elektronických športoch (Slovak Championship in Electronic Sports) - returns to the Agrokomplex national exhibition grounds in Nitra from 8 to 11 October 2026. The organiser bills it as the largest pro-gaming event in Slovakia, and it runs alongside the Autosalón Autoshow Nitra motor show, with one ticket valid for both events.
The centrepiece is the professional Counter-Strike 2 tournament on 9 and 10 October. Four teams with Slovak and Czech representation fight for the 11th national champion title and a 10,000 EUR prize pool. According to the organiser, the confirmed participants are UNiTY, Dynamo Eclot Phoenix and the academy squad of Team Vitality, with a fourth team coming through the open qualifier. Sunday, 11 October, belongs to the amateur scene with the Amatérska slovenská liga, presented as the biggest amateur Counter-Strike league in Slovakia and Czechia.
Away from the main stage, visitors can expect a gaming zone with PlayStation 5 and virtual reality stations, an expo zone with partner stands, a TrackMania corner, meet-ups with Slovak and Czech gaming personalities and a food zone. Doors are open daily from 9:00 to 18:00.
For players from Croatia and the wider region, Nitra is a realistic road trip - roughly an hour from Bratislava - and a good chance to watch Central European CS2 live in a relaxed fair setting rather than a huge arena. Tickets are sold through the Ticketportal network; check the official page for current prices and the final schedule.
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