CS2 Tournament Calendar for 2025 – Full Schedule and Highlights
CS2 Tournament Calendar for 2025 – Full Schedule and Highlights
The 2025 competitive year for Counter-Strike 2 is packed with thrilling CS2 tournaments, bringing together the best teams worldwide. From iconic LAN events to online qualifiers, fans can expect top-tier gameplay, huge prize pools, and fierce competition. Here’s a detailed look at the tournaments scheduled for the year.
January 2025, February 2025, March 2025, April 2025, May 2025, June 2025, July 2025, August 2025, September – December 2025
January 2025
The year kicks off with the BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 1, an online event running from January 14 to 19. It serves as the qualifier for the Season 1 Finals and features renowned teams like Spirit, G2, NAVI, Vitality, and more. This is the perfect opener to set the tone for the season.
The action continues with the BLAST Bounty Season 1 Finals, held in Copenhagen, Denmark, from January 24 to 26. With a $500,000 prize pool and the top eight teams from the qualifiers, this LAN event promises high-stakes matches and unforgettable moments.
February 2025
February brings the prestigious IEM Katowice 2025, held from February 1 to 9 in Katowice, Poland. Known for its electrifying atmosphere and legendary status in the esports world, this tournament offers a $1,000,000 prize pool. Fans will see top contenders like Spirit, G2, NAVI, and Falcons battling for glory.
Later in the month, the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 runs from February 14 to 23 in Romania. Featuring a prize pool of $1,250,000, this tournament gathers 16 elite teams for a showdown in Eastern Europe. Additionally, the Skyesports Souvenir 2025 takes place in India from February 17 to 23, with eight teams competing for $250,000.
March 2025
March is highlighted by the ESL Pro League Season 21, a two-week event in Stockholm, Sweden, starting on March 1. With a $400,000 prize pool, it features teams like MIBR, Saw, Pain, and FlyQuest.
The month also includes the BLAST Open Lisbon 2025, from March 19 to 23, and its finals from March 28 to 30. These events, held in Portugal, offer exciting opportunities for emerging teams to claim their spot on the global stage.
April 2025
April starts with two major tournaments in CS2: the PGL Bucharest 2025, running from April 5 to 13, and the Yalla Compass Qatar 2025, happening simultaneously. While Bucharest boasts a $1,250,000 prize pool, the Qatar event offers $600,000 and showcases 12 top teams.
Later in the month, the IEM Spring 2025 (April 21–27) features 16 teams competing for $300,000. The month concludes with BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 1 (April 28–May 4), an event for eight teams with a $350,000 prize pool.
May 2025
May brings the PGL Astana 2025 from May 10 to 18, hosted in Kazakhstan with a $1,250,000 prize pool. Following closely, the IEM Dallas 2025 runs from May 19 to 25, offering $300,000 in prizes.
The Skyesports 2025 tournament also takes place in India during the same dates, with a higher prize pool of $500,000. Wrapping up the month is the StarLadder StarSeries Season 19 (May 26–June 1), featuring 16 teams at a venue yet to be announced.
June 2025
The highlight of June is the BLAST Austin Major 2025, a landmark event held in Austin, Texas, from June 9 to 22. With 32 teams and a $1,250,000 prize pool, this Major will undoubtedly be one of the year's most exciting tournaments.
July 2025
Mid-year excitement builds with the FISSURE Event July 2025 Finals, held in Belgrade, Serbia, from July 15 to 20. With a $1,000,000 prize pool, it promises intense competition.
The month concludes with the IEM Cologne 2025, another premier event in Belgrade from July 26 to August 3, featuring 16 teams and $1,000,000 in prizes.
August 2025
August starts strong with the BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 Finals in Copenhagen from August 14 to 17. The $500,000 prize pool ensures the stakes are high.
Later in the month, the Esports World Cup 2025 takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from August 20 to 24, with 16 teams competing for $1,250,000. Finally, the BLAST Open London 2025 Finals (August 27–31) brings competitive CS to the UK.
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September – December 2025
The latter part of the year includes tournaments such as the StarLadder StarSeries Season 20 in Budapest, Hungary, and the Major December 2025, which closes out the year with 32 teams battling for an undisclosed prize pool.
With so many thrilling events on the horizon, 2025 promises to be an incredible year for CS2 fans. Stay tuned for updates, and don’t miss a single match!