PW Shanghai Major 2024 UPDATE: All Playoff Teams

The battle rages on, and now we’re down to eight contenders for the Counter Strike 2 (CS2) Major title. Which ones made it out alive from the rigorous Elimination Stage? Let’s find out who are the qualified PW Shanghai Major 2024 Playoff Teams.

PW Shanghai Major 2024 Playoff Teams

After going through the Swiss rounds in the Elimination Stage, the final PW Shanghai Major 2024 Playoff teams lineup was completed on December 6. Eight global talents in Counter Strike 2 will now play best-of-three (Bo3) matches on a single-elimination bracket, a do-or-die journey to the Finals on December 15.

LIST: PW Shanghai Major Playoff Teams

• MongolZ
• Vitality 
• G2
• Spirit
• Liquid
• HEROIC 
• FaZe
• MOUZ

Playoff Stage Quarterfinal Bracket

After reigning champions Natus Vincere (NAVI) dropped out against Heroic in the Elimination Stage, the Playoffs ground opened itself up to more exciting battles.

After the Playoff teams have been completed, the teams were drawn into four matchups for the Quarterfinals. Two Bo3 series for December 12 and 13 will set things in motion for the last three battles for the championship.

• The MongolZ vs. MOUZ – December 12, 2024, 6AM UTC
• Team Spirit vs. Team Liquid – December 12, 2024, 9AM UTC
• G2 vs. HEROIC – December 13, 2024, 6AM UTC
• Vitality vs. FaZe Clan – December 13, 2024, 9AM UTC

Team and Players Spotlight

Among the qualifiers set to battle in the Playoffs, certain teams and players stand out for their skill and charm, as well as for the narrative they seem to be following. Two teams in particular have earned massive support from fans. 

One, The MongolZ, has surprised everyone with a flawless record despite initially not being a top title contender. Asia’s best representative and a monster in the Opening Stage, they have captured fans’ attention with their remarkable run. With their 13-win streak, they seem to be on track for a “Cinderella run” in the Playoff Stage.

Another, Vitality, seems to be set on claiming the #1 spot in the global rankings with their fearless rise in the competition. The currently #2 team is also a favorite bet to end up as the Shanghai Major winner. The European powerhouse is second to emerge unscathed from the Elimination Stage, their already proven strength promising gold and glory.

It’s not just teams battling for the spotlight. Individual players like Danil “donk” Kryshkovets from Spirit and Finn “karrigan” Andersen from FaZe will also be looking to make their mark in this Major. The PW Shanghai Major 2024 Playoff teams have their own shining stars; core players that can change the outcome of battles with their solo skills. 

Semis and Grand Finals

After two days of these battles, the most crucial ones remain with four contenders emerging from the Quarterfinals. In online discussions, the bets for these matches seem to be The MongolZ vs. G2 or The MongolZ vs. Vitality. But we never know, and these brackets still await who will play one another to eventually win the Major.

Held at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center, the Playoff Stage will have its Semifinal and Grand Final matches in this schedule:

• Semifinals Game 1: December 14, 2024, 6AM UTC
• Semifinals Game 2: December 14,  2024, 9AM UTC
• Grand Final: December 15, 2024, 9AM UTC

Conclusion

Esports fans are getting ready to witness the most important face-offs in the biggest CS2 event in Asia. The culmination of one intense week of pro Counter Strike 2 play will now see the eight top teams internationally vie for the coveted title.

The PW Shanghai Major 2024 Playoff Teams now only have two days to prepare, as the thetournament nears its finale. Among all contenders battling across the Playoff Stage, who are you rooting for?