The second Counter-Strike 2 Major is set to take place in China, featuring a revamped format and a substantial prize pool. Here’s everything you need to know about the event, including how to watch it, the teams that have qualified, and the schedule.
The Shanghai CS2 Major will be hosted by Perfect World, a Valve partner responsible for publishing the Chinese versions of Counter-Strike and Dota 2. Counter-Strike has had a strong following in China for years, and this marks the country’s first Major tournament. While time zones may pose a challenge for European viewers, the schedule is listed below for reference.
Streaming: The Shanghai Major will be streamed in English on PGL’s Twitch and YouTube channels. The Twitch stream is available below, as the RMR qualifiers are currently underway. Fans can also watch co-streams from popular streamers like ohnePixel, fl0m, and olofmeister. Additionally, B stream matches will be available on PGL_CS2.
Schedule: The event will be divided into three stages, each with new names:
- Opening Stage (November 30 – December 3):
- 16 teams, Swiss format
- Top 8 qualify, bottom 8 eliminated
- Elimination Stage (December 5 – 8):
- 16 teams, Swiss format
- Top 8 qualify, bottom 8 eliminated
- Playoff Stage (December 12 – 15):
- Single-elimination bracket
- Best of 3 matches
Check back closer to the Major for a full match schedule and results as the tournament progresses.
Qualified Teams
Here are the teams that have qualified for the Shanghai Major through the RMRs:
| TEAM | ROSTER | STAGE |
|---|---|---|
| MOUZ (EU) | Brollan, siuhy, torzsi, Jimpphat, xertioN | Elimination |
| Vitality (EU) | apEX, ZywOo, flameZ, Spinx, mezii | Elimination |
| NAVI (EU) | Aleksib, iM, b1t, jL, w0nderful | Elimination |
| FaZe (EU) | ropz, karrigan, rain, frozen, broky | Elimination |
| TBD (EU) | Elimination | |
| Cloud9 (EU) | Ax1Le, icy, interz, HeavyGod, Boombl4 | Opening |
| Fnatic (EU) | KRIMZ, body, nawwk, blameF, MATYS | Opening |
| Complexity (America) | EliGE, JT, floppy, hallzerk, Grim | Opening |
| PaiN (America) | biguzera, nqz, kauez, snow, lux | Opening |
| MIBR (America) | exit, Lucaozy, saffee, drop, insani | Opening |
| FURIA (America) | FalleN, chelo, yuurih, KSCERATO, skullz | Opening |
| Liquid (America) | jks, NAF, Twistzz, YEKINDAR, ultimate | Opening |
| Imperial (America) | felps, VINI, try, decent, noway | Opening |
| Wildcard (America) | Stanislaw, Sonic, phzy, susp, JBa | Opening |
| The MongolZ (APAC) | bLitz, Techno, Senzu, mzinho, 910 | Opening |
| FlyQuest (APAC) | dexter, Liazz, aliStair, INS, Vexite | Opening |
| Rare Atom (APAC) | Summer, somebody, kaze, ChildKing, L1haNg | Opening |
Prize Pool: The total prize pool for the Shanghai Major is $1.25 million, distributed among the 24 teams. The top prize is $500,000.
| TEAM | PLACE | PRIZE |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | 1st | $500,000 |
| TBD | 2nd | $170,000 |
| TBD | 3-4th | $80,000 |
| TBD | 5-8th | $45,000 |
| TBD | 9-12th | $20,000 |
| TBD | 17-19th | $10,000 |
| TBD | 23-24th | $10,000 |
