Hero video · Kiln 1 footage, muted loop
CS2 LANEdition 0216-17 Jan 2027

The Kiln 2

The ultimate grass roots Counter Strike LAN returns to Letchworth Garden City with finals hosted in a unique environment unseen before in UK CS!

When
16-17 Jan 2027
Where
Letchworth Garden City

01 · Schedule

Schedule

Sat 16 Jan

Spirella Building

  1. 10:00

    Doors openSpirella building · find your seat, plug in

    Spirella
  2. 12:00

    Group stageFormat TBC · all teams

    Spirella
  3. 18:00

    PlayoffsSpirella building · who makes the cinema

    Spirella

Sun 17 Jan

Broadway Cinema

  1. 11:00

    OpeningBroadway Cinema · doors open to the public

    Cinema
  2. 12:00

    Grand finalBroadway Cinema · on the big screen

    Cinema

02 · Venue

Letchworth Garden City.

The tournament runs in the Spirella building on Sat 16 Jan. The finals move to the cinema on Sun 17 Jan, a short walk away.

Sat 16 Jan · Tournament

The Spirella building

Bridge Road, Letchworth Garden City SG6 4ET. Desks, power and wired network for every player. [Parking and load-in details TBC.]

Sun 17 Jan · Finals

Broadway Cinema

Eastcheap, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3DD. The finals play out on the big screen with casters and a live crowd, and they're open to the public. Spectator tickets get you in.

By train

Letchworth Garden City station, with direct trains from London King's Cross and Cambridge. The Spirella building is a 2 minute walk from the station and the cinema is 5 minutes.

By car

Parking is available at both venues.

Staying over

We're working on special pricing for attendees at a local hotel. [Details TBC.]

03 · Previously

The Kiln 1

4 April 2026, Staffordshire University's Beacon building.

Players at their setups during The Kiln 1, with the stage desks on the right
NellyJ, JC Kica, Onder, LTH and Finuii celebrating on stage at The Kiln 1
NellyJ, JC Kica, Onder, LTH, Finuii
40Players
16Matches
1Winner

04 · FAQ & rules

Before you pack.

Still stuck? Get in touch or message us on X at@TheK1ln.

Do I need to bring my own PC?

Yes. Bring your PC, monitor, keyboard, mouse and headset, plus power cables for your equipment (PC, monitor and so on) and a network cable. We provide the desk, power and a wired network connection, but not the cables.

Do I need a team to buy a ticket?

Yes. Teams register as a whole, and we don't place solo players into teams. Looking for teammates? Ask in our Discord.

What format and ruleset are you using?

5v5. [Map pool, match format and ruleset TBC.]

Can friends and family watch?

Yes. The finals on Sunday 17 January are open to the public at the cinema. Grab a spectator ticket.

Is there food?

[Food options and prices TBC.]

Is there an age limit?

[Age policy TBC.]

The kiln is heating up.