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After the success of the first two editions, SOOP decided to continue the GSL CK as a monthly event with possibility of making it biweekly in the future (depending on crowdfunding).
Full announcement: English - Korean
Hello, GSL fans! First and foremost, we would like to express our deepest gratitude for the incredible interest and support you showed during the 1st and 2nd installments of GSL CK.
Seeing your unwavering passion for StarCraft II, we have decided to make GSL CK a regular monthly event. Since this tournament is built by the fans, for the fans, we have also prepared a special "Stretch Goal" pledge to bring you even more action!
📢 GSL CK Funding Milestone
GSL CK is sustained by your active participation. If we reach our monthly crowdfunding goal, we will return with even more content:
Goal: Reach $6,000 in total funding per month.
Reward: GSL CK will be held twice (2 times) that month.
How to Support:
SOOP: Donate "Star Balloons" via the GSL Official Channel(https://www.sooplive.com/station/afgsl)
Patreon: Support us via the GSL Patreon(https://www.patreon.com/GSL)
We will do our best to ensure your support translates into high-quality matches and a stable future for GSL CK.
 GSL CK 3Team Rogue vs Team SHINTuesday, Apr 14 12:00pm GMT (GMT+00:00)
PrizesWinning Team: 800,000 KRW MVP (player with the most wins*): 200,000 KRW * a tie-breaker match will be played if necessary
FormatThe teams will be chosen by the captains via snake draft. Match Format: Best of 3 Rounds Round 1: Bo7 Proleague Format(pre-submitted lineups, every member must play once) Round 2: Bo9 All-Kill Format(losing team picks the next map and player) Round 3: Bo1 Super Ace Match(if necessary)
Live BroadcastCasters: CranKy Ducklings (EN) - trigger (EN) - IntoTheTV (KR) - Ryung (KR) - Rex (ZH) Players: Bunny - ByuN - Classic - Creator - Cure - herO - Maru - Rogue - SHIN - Solar - sOs - Zoun
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I find it crazy how GSL is still asking for money to run its events when we have people like Wardii running his own events for free with the use of subs, donations, and sponsorships.
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On April 09 2026 22:30 geokilla wrote:
I find it crazy how GSL is still asking for money to run its events when we have people like Wardii running his own events for free with the use of subs, donations, and sponsorships.
I mean, if you look at how well RSL is doing given its spending split, it almost seems stupid for other orgs NOT to see what they can ask for and 'get away' with. Only hardcore fans (ppl still active on TL in 2026) do this kind of super granular cost/utility calculation—for most people, $10/month is probably a small enough sum that they're not actively researching other options or counting total hours of content produced or whatever.
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On April 11 2026 23:50 Garnet wrote:
What does CK stand for?
Champions Korea?
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"Global Starcraft 2 League - Champions Korea"
...I think there might be a reason why we don't spell out these abbreviations anymore...
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On April 10 2026 02:18 Waxangel wrote:Show nested quote +On April 09 2026 22:30 geokilla wrote:
I find it crazy how GSL is still asking for money to run its events when we have people like Wardii running his own events for free with the use of subs, donations, and sponsorships. I mean, if you look at how well RSL is doing given its spending split, it almost seems stupid for other orgs NOT to see what they can ask for and 'get away' with. Only hardcore fans (ppl still active on TL in 2026) do this kind of super granular cost/utility calculation—for most people, $10/month is probably a small enough sum that they're not actively researching other options or counting total hours of content produced or whatever.
It’s also worth noting the first couple of events were pretty dope. Had a Proleague vibe.
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I mean it's a lot better that GSL is doing this, and I honestly hope they get a huge portion of the funds going to RSL.
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On April 18 2026 10:13 `dunedain wrote:
I mean it's a lot better that GSL is doing this, and I honestly hope they get a huge portion of the funds going to RSL.
How come?
Been enjoying RSL
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Their prize pool is not commensurate with the amount raised through their Patreon. Production / Team is pocketing way more than the players.
The tournament relies on the players and the audience tuning in to watch their games. RSL was always clearly a moneygrab by Tasteless and team under the guise of "Reviving Starcraft 2".
They've been getting over $10k a month for the last year or so, and have had 5 or so tournaments paying less than $40,000 all in all. That's over 5 different tournaments, including the offline year end tournament.
They have raised over $100k in patreon support funds and have paid out less than 40% of that. If that isn't a moneygrab, i'm not sure what is..
I've been here since the beginning, we've seen many grifters come and go in this space. Thought that its time had come, but apparently not yet.
That's why I said I hope GSL crowdfunding takes a huge portion of funds going to RSL, because that might be the only thing that can finally end that grift, and will actually be able to support the ecosystem and the players, who are the most important part of the game's continued growth.
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Its not like GSL hasnt been taking in alot of money during a long downtime.
But other than that I agree RSL have a "problem" with their split, but its not hidden and noone is beeing tricked about it. Seemingly people are ok with it and wants to support it.
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