GSL

What does GSL stand for re: StarCraft II?

Global StarCraft II League

StarCraft II (SC2) enthusiasts use GSL as shorthand for the Global StarCraft II League. This competitive StarCraft II esports league is located in South Korea, and features regular high-level play.

GSL has broadcast SC2 games via Twitch and YouTube, in both English and Korean. The league's primary tournaments typically feature Korea's top 32 SC2 players battling against each other, to be crowned GSL champion.

Example

Did you watch last season's GSL finals? Game 7 of the series was amazing!
An SC2 fan gushing about the GSL
An SC2 fan gushing about the GSL

Related Slang

GSTLGlobal StarCraft Team League
WCSStarCraft II World Championship Series
BarcraftWatching StarCraft at a bar
Bo3Best of three
BO5Best of five
tourneyTournament
BracketDiagram of tournament games

Categories

Online GamingStarCraft 2
Updated September 26, 2023

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