ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has announced a partnership with AutoFull, naming the professional gaming chair manufacturer the Official Chair Partner for the ESL Pro Tour (EPT) of Counter-Strike 2 (CS2).
The two-year agreement, spanning the 2026 and 2027 seasons, will see AutoFull provide ergonomic seating solutions across EFG’s entire competitive pyramid. This includes flagship Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) events in Cologne and Kraków, including the IEM Cologne Major 2026, plus the ESL Pro League, and the ESL Challenger League.
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Under the new deal, AutoFull will be integrated into English-language global broadcasts and feature prominently in practice areas and competition stages. Additionally, the brand will host on-site activations at live events, allowing fans to test ergonomic hardware.
The partnership marks AutoFull’s first major move to reclaim awareness in the esports market since its 2025 collaboration with CS2 star Nikola “NiKo“ Kovač. It comes at a time of significant heat in the gaming furniture sector, as Secretlab continues to defend its position through partnerships with the Esports World Cup, PGL, and VCT Americas. Meanwhile, Blacklyte has gained visibility via Team Liquid, the Rainbow Six Invitational, and CS2 Majors (both editions of 2025), and Razer has established a regional stronghold in VCT EMEA.
“Player performance and comfort are paramount to the integrity of professional play. Partnering with AutoFull as our Official Exclusive Chair Partner ensures that our competitors are supported by world-class ergonomics at every level of the ESL Pro Tour,” said Daniel Mauritz, SVP Brand Partnership at EFG.
“Counter-Strike demands the highest level of focus and physical endurance,” said Anna Ding, Founder of AutoFull. “By becoming the Official Exclusive Chair Partner, we are not just supplying equipment, we are supporting the longevity and peak performance of the world’s most elite athletes.”
AutoFull’s presence will serve as a cornerstone of the player experience for the next two years, with collaborative social media campaigns and digital engagement initiatives set to roll out across the CS2 community starting with the next EPT stop.
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