The fifth season of the Intel Extreme Masters kicks off in just over three weeks in Shanghai, China. The first Global Challenge of the season carries a $57,000 prize purse spread over Counter-Strike 1.6, DotA and Warcraft 3, with Counter-Strike 1.6 receiving a $40,000 share.

ESL have announced the invited participants for Counter-Strike 1.6, which includes recent ESWC winners Na'Vi, runners-up SK Gaming, and fnatic. As well as the monetary incentive, the winner of the tournament will secure a spot at the IEM 2011 World Championship.

Check out the current list of invited teams below.

SK Gaming
fnatic
Mousesports
Natus Vincere
WeMade FOX
Evil Geniuses
TBD (determined via a tournament consisting of the eight best teams from Chinese regional qualifiers)
TBD (determined via a tournament consisting of the eight best teams from Chinese regional qualifiers)

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Source: ESL World