The CS2 FISSURE Playground 2 is underway in Belgrade. Top teams like G2, The MongolZ, Team Falcons, and more are battling for glory. With $1.25 million on the line, the stakes are sky-high.
Tournament Format
The event started with a Swiss stage. Sixteen teams faced off in best-of-three matches. Only eight advanced to the playoffs.
The playoffs use a single-elimination bracket. Quarterfinals and semifinals are best-of-three. The grand final will be a best-of-five clash.
Teams in the Spotlight
Here are the 16 teams competing:
- The MongolZ
- G2 Esports
- Aurora Gaming
- Team Falcons
- FaZe Clan
- FURIA
- GamerLegion
- HEROIC
- 3DMAX
- Virtus.pro
- Astralis
- paiN Gaming
- Team Liquid
- Lynn Vision Gaming
- TYLOO
- Legacy
This is the first S-Tier CS2 tournament for The MongolZ and Team Falcons since the Esports World Cup, as both skipped BLAST Premier Open London.
Prize Pool Breakdown
The $1.25 million prize pool is split between players and clubs. Here’s the breakdown:
- 1st place: $200,000 + $160,000 club share
- 2nd place: $100,000 + $130,000 club share
- 3rd–4th place: $40,000 + $90,000 club share each
- 5th–8th place: $17,500 + $50,000 club share each
- 9th–11th place: $10,000 + $13,300 club share each (FaZe Clan, GamerLegion, Virtus.pro)
- 12th–14th place: $5,000 + $10,000 club share each (TYLOO, Legacy, 3DMAX)
- 15th–16th place: $2,500 + $5,000 club share each (Lynn Vision Gaming, HEROIC)
Playoffs Action
The playoffs feature the best of the best. G2, The MongolZ, Aurora, Team Liquid, FURIA, Astralis, Falcons, and paiN are chasing the trophy. Every match is do-or-die, leading to a high-stakes final in Belgrade.
How to Watch
Fans can catch the action live:
- Kick: Channel 1 and Channel 2 (English)
- YouTube, Kick, Twitch: Russian coverage
- Twitch: Brazilian coverage
CS2 on the Rise
The FISSURE Playground 2 highlights Counter-Strike 2’s explosive competitive scene. With star rosters, massive prize money, and global coverage, this is one of the standout events of the year. Stay tuned to Gamelevate for more CS2 coverage.
