By Sagar V. Mankar The PGL CS2 Copenhagen Major is the inaugural major tournament for the newly launched Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) game.
As the first CS2 Major, The PGL CS2 Copenhagen Major holds immense significance in the esports world, featuring the best teams competing for a substantial prize pool and kicking off the new season in grand fashion.
Here’s all you need to know about the tournament including participating teams, format, and more.
All Qualified Teams
The Regional Major Ranking (RMR) events serve as the qualifiers for the PGL Copenhagen Major.
It will feature 24 teams from three regions – Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific – who have earned their spots through these RMR tournaments.
European Qualifiers
Europe will have a strong representation at the Major, with 17 teams securing their places through the RMR events.
RMR A
- Virtus.Pro
- G2 esports
- Natus Vincere
- FaZe Clan
- KOI
- Eternal Fire
- SAW
- AMKAL esports
RMR B
- MOUZ
- Cloud9
- Team Vitality
- Team Spirit
- Apeks
- ENCE
- ECSTATIC
- HEROIC
EU RMR Decider
- 9Pandas
Americas Qualifiers
The Americas region has sent the top 5 teams to the Copenhagen Major, from their RMR.
- FURIA Esports
- Imperial Esports
- paiN Gaming
- Complexity Gaming
- Legacy
Asia-Pacific Qualifiers
From the Asia-Pacific region, 2 teams have earned their spots so far
- The MongolZ
- Lynn Vision Gaming
What is the tournament format?
The Copenhagen Major follows a multi-stage format, ensuring a thrilling and competitive journey for all participating teams.
The PGL Copenhagen Major kicks off on March 17 and will continue till the end of the month.
Stage 1: Opening Stage (March 17-20)
- 16-team Swiss System format
- Elimination and advancement matches are best-of-three (bo3)
- All other matches are best-of-one (bo1)
- The top 8 teams advance to the Elimination Stage
- The bottom 8 teams are eliminated
Stage 2: Elimination Stage (March 21-24, 2024)
- 16-team Swiss System format
- Elimination and advancement matches are bo3
- All other matches are bo1
- The top 8 teams advance to the Playoffs
- The bottom 8 teams are eliminated
Stage 3: Playoffs (March 28-31, 2024)
- Single-elimination bracket
- All matches are bo3
Prize Pool
The PGL CS2 Copenhagen Major boasts an impressive prize pool of $1,250,000.
The team that emerges victorious will not only be rewarded with a whopping $500,000 but also secure a direct ticket to the highly prestigious BLAST Premier World Final.
Here is the complete prize distribution:
- 1st – $500,000 + direct ticket to BLAST Premier World Final
- 2nd – $170,000
- 3rd-4th – $80,000
- 5th-8th – $45,000
Team Vitality emerged victorious at the BLAST Paris Major in 2023, securing the prestigious title.
However, with significant roster changes across various teams, the competition at the Copenhagen Major promises to be fierce. Check out the Roster!
Fans can expect an exhilarating battle as teams strive to claim the first-ever CS2 Major championship.