PGL Partners with ASUS for 2026 Esports Stations

International tournament organizer PGL has officially introduced the “PGL Esports Station,” a standardized hardware platform set to be utilized at all PGL tournaments through 2026. Competitors will be equipped with high-performance PCs and gaming gear from ASUS and its gaming brand, Republic of Gamers (ROG).

Among the key components is the ROG Strix XG248QSG Ace, which has been confirmed as the tournament monitor for the upcoming season.

Details regarding the financial aspects of the partnership with ASUS have not been revealed.

In its announcement, PGL stated that every competitive station will be outfitted with the ROG Strix XG248QSG Ace, a 24.1-inch Full HD Super-TN panel monitor boasting an impressive refresh rate of up to 610 Hz (when overclocked) and ultra-low input lag.

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Additional ASUS hardware will also be part of PGL’s setup.

“This collaboration allows us to align our tournament setups with the technical demands of modern esports,” said Silviu Stroie, PGL CEO. “By standardizing on ROG Strix monitors, we aim to provide teams with consistent display conditions at every event, enabling them to focus entirely on their performance.”

PGL is preparing for the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, a premier Counter-Strike 2 competition set to take place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, from February 14 to 22. The event will feature 16 of the world’s top teams competing for a share of a $1.25 million USD prize pool. More details about the event can be found on the official PGL esports website.