Copenhagen has become the focal point of the competitive gaming scene, hosting the illustrious PGL CS2 Major tournament. From March 17th to the 31st, elite Counter-Strike 2 teams from around the globe are convening in Denmark to contend for supremacy. This event marks a pivotal moment in the esports calendar, providing a stage for tactical brilliance and individual flair to collide in the pursuit of the championship title.
In addition to high-stakes matches, this tournament offers a comprehensive guide for audiences and enthusiasts. It includes a detailed schedule, results to date, a breakdown of the tournament format, a list of competing teams, the prize money allocation, and information on where to follow the live action. The event also addresses practical aspects for players, with tips on enhancing gaming performance and troubleshooting advice for common issues in the CS2 gaming community.
Overview of the PGL CS2 Major in Copenhagen
The PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024 stands as a groundbreaking event, being the inaugural CS2 Major, with a substantial reward of $1.25 million for competitors. The tournament gathers 24 elite squads, all of which have proven their merit in Regional Major Ranking tournaments to participate. The victor of the tourney not only claims the significant cash prize but also secures a coveted position in both the BLAST Premier World Final and the Esports World Cup for the following year. Moreover, the top eight teams from the competition will be awarded points that contribute to their BLAST Premier rankings.
PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024 Format
The PGL CS2 Major in Copenhagen unfolds in three distinct phases starting with the inaugural stage on March 17-20. Initially, sixteen teams partake in a Swiss System arrangement. Matches pivotal to advancement or elimination are played in a best-of-three format, while the remainder are contested in single-game encounters.
Following this, the premier eight from this stage enter the subsequent elimination phase from March 21-24, joining counterparts—the elite eight—from the European and American RMR. Simultaneously, the lowest ranking eight conclude their journey.
This middle segment mirrors the inaugural phase’s structure. Success here means progressing to the final playoffs, while defeat leads to elimination for the lowest eight.
The climax of the event features the playoffs occurring March 28-31, with the top eight teams engaging in a straight elimination bracket, their positions determined by prior phase rankings. Every clash in this conclusive bracket, grand final included, adopts a best-of-three game format.
Schedule and Outcomes of PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024
Initial Competition Results
| Teams | Win-Loss Record |
|---|---|
| Cloud9 | 3-0 |
| HEROIC | 3-0 |
| Eternal Fire | 3-1 |
| ECSTATIC | 3-1 |
| paiN Gaming | 3-1 |
| Imperial Esports | 3-2 |
| The MongolZ | 3-2 |
| FURIA Esports | 3-2 |
| SAW | 2-3 |
| Legacy | 2-3 |
| GamerLegion | 2-3 |
| Lynn Vision Gaming | 1-3 |
| ENCE | 1-3 |
| Apeks | 1-3 |
| AMKAL ESPORTS | 0-3 |
| Movistar KOI | 0-3 |
Results and Fixtures of Initial Matches
Round 1 Summary
- Cloud9 defeated ECSTATIC with a 13-10 victory on Ancient.
- Eternal Fire clenched a win against The MongolZ with a 13-6 score on Nuke.
- Imperial Esports triumphed over ENCE 22-19 on Anubis.
- paiN Gaming emerged victorious against Apeks on Vertigo with a score of 13-8.
Round 2 High Matches Synopsis
- Eternal Fire continued their winning streak, beating paiN Gaming 13-2 on Anubis.
- HEROIC narrowly secured a win against Imperial Esports with a score of 16-14 on Mirage.
Standings After Opening Matches
| Competing Squads | Win-Loss Tally |
|---|---|
| Team Spirit | 3-0 |
| MOUZ | 3-0 |
| Eternal Fire | 3-1 |
| Cloud9 | 3-1 |
| Team Vitality | 3-1 |
| Natus Vincere | 3-2 |
| G2 Esports | 3-2 |
| FaZe Clan | 3-2 |
| Complexity Gaming | 2-3 |
| Virtus.pro | 2-3 |
| paiN Gaming | 2-3 |
| Imperial Esports | 1-3 |
| ECSTATIC | 1-3 |
| HEROIC | 1-3 |
Elimination Matches: Schedule and Outcomes
High Level Confrontations in Round 4
- Eternal Fire outperformed GamerLegion with a 2-1 match score, capitalizing on games played on Overpass, Inferno, and Vertigo.
- paiN Gaming eliminated SAW with straight wins in two maps: 13-10 Vertigo and 13-7 Nuke.
- ECSTATIC pushed past Imperial Esports with a final score of 2-1 after intense battles across Anubis, Inferno, and Vertigo.
The Playoff Contenders
The competition intensifies as top teams prepare for the playoffs. Cloud9, HEROIC, and Eternal Fire demonstrate strategic supremacy and stay poised for the approaching high-stakes clashes. Emergent teams continue to showcase resilience, setting the stage for a riveting playoff showdown.
Teams Competing in PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024
Teams Advancing to Elimination Rounds
- FaZe Clan – Qualified through European RMR A
- Team Spirit – Secured spot in European RMR B
- Team Vitality – Achieved qualification in European RMR B
- MOUZ – Made the cut from European RMR B
- Complexity Gaming – Earned their place through American RMR
- Virtus.pro – Claimed their spot in European RMR A
- Natus Vincere – Ensured participation via European RMR A
- G2 Esports – Qualified through European RMR A
Teams Entering in Opening Rounds
- Cloud9 – Accomplished entry through European RMR B
- Eternal Fire – Qualified from European RMR A
- ENCE – Secured their journey from European RMR B
- Apeks – Ensured participation in European RMR B
- HEROIC – Made their way through European RMR B
- GamerLegion – Took the spot in European RMR Decider, replacing 9Pandas
- SAW – Earned their berth through European RMR A
- FURIA Esports – Qualified through American RMR
- ECSTATIC – Achieved entry from European RMR B
- The MongolZ – Secured participation through Asia-Pacific RMR
- Imperial Esports – Made it via American RMR
- paiN Gaming – Entered through American RMR
- Lynn Vision Gaming – Qualified from Asia-Pacific RMR
- AMKAL Esports – Secured their spot in European RMR A
- Movistar KOI – Claimed their entry in European RMR A
- Legacy – Made their journey through American RMR
Prize Allocation of Copenhagen’s Prestigious CS Event
The top spot, yet to be decided, will be rewarded with a hefty US$500,000, along with 3,500 BLAST Premier Points, and also secures a spot in the BLAST Premier World Final and the Esports World Cup 2024. The runner-up stands to gain US$170,000 and 2,750 points. Teams finishing in 3rd-4th place receive US$80,000 each and 1,775 points.
Placement for the 5th–8th teams, including Cloud9 and Team Spirit, sees each receiving US$45,000 and 1,050 points. Squads placing 9th–11th, which includes Complexity Gaming, Virtus.pro, and paiN Gaming, will each take home US$20,000.
Likewise, 12th–14th places, occupied by Imperial Esports, ECSTATIC, and HEROIC, also earn US$20,000. The 15th–16th teams, The MongolZ and FURIA Esports, alongside the 17th–19th place finishers, SAW, Legacy, and GamerLegion, will each be granted US$20,000.
The teams concluding at 20th–22nd places, which are Lynn Vision Gaming, ENCE, and Apeks, alongside the 23rd–24th place finishers, AMKAL ESPORTS and Movistar KOI, will each walk away with US$10,000. All prize allocations are bereft of BLAST Premier Points from the 9th-24th positions.
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