ZOWIE Renewed as Exclusive Official Monitor Supplier

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27 February 2026 08:28

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ESL FACEIT Group has renewed its partnership with gaming peripherals brand ZOWIE, naming it the exclusive official monitor supplier for all major CS2 tournaments in 2026 and 2027, including IEM Cologne, IEM events across the year, and the next four ESL Pro League seasons.
ZOWIE will supply its XL2586X+ monitors, which feature a 600Hz refresh rate, across all covered events beginning with ESL Pro League Season 23 on March 1st, putting the latest high-refresh-rate display technology on the biggest CS2 stages.

ESL FACEIT Group has locked in its monitor partnership for the next two years. ZOWIE, the gaming peripherals brand from BenQ, has renewed its deal with the tournament organiser as the exclusive official monitor supplier for CS2's most prominent events across 2026 and 2027. The renewal puts ZOWIE's XL2586X+ monitors at the heart of every major CS2 stage the group runs through the end of next year.

What the Deal Covers

Every Intel Extreme Masters event in 2026 and 2027 falls under the agreement, including the IEM Cologne Major in June, which remains Counter-Strike's most prestigious annual tournament. The IEM circuit represents the upper tier of the CS2 competitive calendar.

The deal also covers four consecutive ESL Pro League seasons starting with Season 23, which kicks off on March 1st. ESL Pro League runs for extended periods across the year and consistently draws significant viewership from the hardcore CS2 audience. Combining IEM and ESL Pro League coverage gives ZOWIE a presence at virtually every high-stakes CS2 competition ESL FACEIT Group runs through 2027.

The XL2586X+ and Why 600Hz Matters in Esports

The monitor at the centre of the deal is the ZOWIE XL2586X+, and its headline specification is a 600Hz refresh rate.

The push to 360Hz and beyond in recent years has been driven primarily by the demands of professional CS players who operate at the extreme end of mechanical skill, where the difference between what is and is not visible at high frame rates can have genuine competitive implications.

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ZOWIE Renewed as Exclusive Official Monitor Supplier

Business

27 February 2026 08:28

Tags: ZOWIE

TL;DR

ESL FACEIT Group has renewed its partnership with gaming peripherals brand ZOWIE, naming it the exclusive official monitor supplier for all major CS2 tournaments in 2026 and 2027, including IEM Cologne, IEM events across the year, and the next four ESL Pro League seasons.
ZOWIE will supply its XL2586X+ monitors, which feature a 600Hz refresh rate, across all covered events beginning with ESL Pro League Season 23 on March 1st, putting the latest high-refresh-rate display technology on the biggest CS2 stages.

ESL FACEIT Group has locked in its monitor partnership for the next two years. ZOWIE, the gaming peripherals brand from BenQ, has renewed its deal with the tournament organiser as the exclusive official monitor supplier for CS2's most prominent events across 2026 and 2027. The renewal puts ZOWIE's XL2586X+ monitors at the heart of every major CS2 stage the group runs through the end of next year.

What the Deal Covers

Every Intel Extreme Masters event in 2026 and 2027 falls under the agreement, including the IEM Cologne Major in June, which remains Counter-Strike's most prestigious annual tournament. The IEM circuit represents the upper tier of the CS2 competitive calendar.

The deal also covers four consecutive ESL Pro League seasons starting with Season 23, which kicks off on March 1st. ESL Pro League runs for extended periods across the year and consistently draws significant viewership from the hardcore CS2 audience. Combining IEM and ESL Pro League coverage gives ZOWIE a presence at virtually every high-stakes CS2 competition ESL FACEIT Group runs through 2027.

The XL2586X+ and Why 600Hz Matters in Esports

The monitor at the centre of the deal is the ZOWIE XL2586X+, and its headline specification is a 600Hz refresh rate.

The push to 360Hz and beyond in recent years has been driven primarily by the demands of professional CS players who operate at the extreme end of mechanical skill, where the difference between what is and is not visible at high frame rates can have genuine competitive implications.

More:Full Circle Lays Off Staff at Skate Studio Despite Game Hitting 15 Million Players

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