Best Counter-Strike 2 Tournaments in 2025

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As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I can confidently say that the Counter-Strike scene has been a constant source of excitement and adrenaline for me. The tournaments mentioned here are some of the highlights of the 2025 calendar, and I’m eagerly awaiting each one.

For more than a dozen years, Counter-Strike has been the dominant competitive shooting game, leading to an esports community filled with memorable annual tournaments. Despite the move to Counter-Strike 2, this vibrant scene continues to thrive due to numerous tournaments like the prestigious Majors.

Here are the best Counter-Strike tournaments to look forward to in 2025.

Best Counter-Strike 2 Tournaments in 2025

IEM Katowice

For quite some time now, the Intel Extreme Masters series of competitions has been a significant part of Counter-Strike esports. The city of Katowice has hosted numerous top-tier events for over a decade, and 2025 will continue this tradition. Securing victory in Katowice brings a team one step closer to winning the Intel Grand Slam and its accompanying $1 million reward.

  • Dates: January 29, 2025 – February 9, 2025
  • Number of Teams Attending: 24
  • Prize Pool: $1,000,000 (estimated, based on previous iterations)

BLAST Rivals Spring 2025

Since 2017, BLAST has consistently been part of Counter-Strike tournaments, even being chosen to host the final CS:GO Major before transitioning to CS2. In 2025, BLAST plans to revamp its tournament structure, with seasons leading up to a Rivals tournament where the world’s top team is declared champion.

  • Dates: April 28, 2025 – May 4, 2025
  • Number of Teams Attending: 8
  • Prize Pool: TBD

The BLAST.tv Austin Major

In the world of Counter-Strike, the Majors are the top-tier tournaments, and for the first time since 2018, they’re coming back to North America in 2025. The organization BLAST will be hosting its second Major ever in Austin, Texas, which also marks the final Major using Regional Major Rankings events to decide qualification.

  • Dates: June 9, 2025 – June 22, 2025
  • Number of Teams Attending: 24
  • Prize Pool: $1,250,000

The CS2 Winter Major

The upcoming Major event scheduled for 2025 is still quite a distance off. According to reports, StarLadder might be the host for this Major, marking their first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. This would take place in Budapest, Hungary, but it’s important to note that Valve has not yet verified these details. If true, this event promises to be the largest Major so far, with an anticipated expansion to accommodate 32 teams.

  • Dates: December 1, 2025 – December 14, 2025 (reported)
  • Number of Teams Attending: 32
  • Prize Pool: $1,250,000

This list highlights some of the most significant annual occurrences within the Counter-Strike community. The allure of this environment stems from its expansive nature, encompassing numerous events throughout the year – from prestigious international tournaments to smaller local LAN competitions.

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2024-12-02 23:48