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Posted 2024-08-27, 16:06
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New set of PGL’s CS2 tournaments revealed for upcoming years

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On August 27, 2024, CS2 fans received major updates on the upcoming CS2 pro-play season hosted by PGL. The renowned esports organization announced its intentions to host several new tournaments in the coming two years with locations ranging from Kazakhstan to Belgrade and more. They have definitely set the pace for the next two years and we’re bound to see some heavy competition in the CS2 professional scene.

With PGL set to host an increased number of tournaments, there’s a high possibility other organizations will be quick to make use of this opportunity as well. As the game’s popularity grows each year, expectations will be high from players and fans alike.

New set of PGL’s CS2 tournaments revealed for upcoming years

PGL Schedule for 2025 and 2026 Tournaments

Let’s have a look at the various tournament dates and venues set up by PGL for the coming years.

 

2025:

  • PGL on FiRe Buenos Aires 2025 — Feb 13th - 23rd —  Teatro Gran Rex
  • PGL Bucharest 2025 — April 3rd - 13th — PGL Studios
  • PGL Astana 2025 — May 8th - 18th — Barys Arena
  • PGL Belgrade 2025 — October 23rd - November 2nd —  Belgrade Arena
  • PW CAC 2025 — October 1st - 23rd — TBD

 

2026:

  • PGL on FiRe Buenos Aires 2026 — February 12th - 22nd — Estadio Mary Terán de Weiss
  • PGL Bucharest 2026 — April 2nd - 12th — PGL Studios
  • PGL Astana 2026 — May 7th - 17th — Barys Arena
  • PGL Belgrade 2026 — August 6th - 16th — Belgrade Arena
  • PGL on FiRe São Paulo — October 1st – 11th — TBD
  • PGL Barcelona 2026 — October 22nd - November 1st — TBD

 

The CS2 pro scene has majorly been dominated by BLAST and IEM events since it started but if this new schedule is indicative of anything, it shows there is much more to come. This will allow CS2 pro players to showcase their skills more often and polish their careers to reach greater heights.

 

It also helps keep fans at the edge of their seats with back-to-back competitions. Remember to mark your calendars so you don’t miss out.

Prize Money & Tournament Formats

PGL also outlined the prize money and format each of these tournaments will be following. Each event will share the same prize pool i.e.

  • 1st Place — $425,000
  • 2nd Place — $150,000
  • 3rd-4th Place — $125,000
  • 5th-8th Place — $62,500

 

As for the tournament format, there won’t be any open qualifiers since there isn’t much room left. Instead, the Global Valve Rankings will be used for each tournament. Tournaments will follow a 16-team Swiss System Format with each match being best-of-three.

 

Top eight teams secure spots in single-elimination style Playoffs up until Quarterfinals. Quarter and semi-finals will be BO3, after which the final will be BO5.

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