With the regional RMR qualifying events coming to an end, the teams lining up to compete in CS:GO’s most prestigious events of the year have been confirmed. The 2022 PGL Antwerp Major is set to be the seventeenth Valve-sponsored Major Championship in the history of competitive CS:GO, and the stakes could hardly be higher. To help you get ready for all the action as it begins to unfold, Gamelevate takes you everything you need to know about the 2022 PGL Antwerp Major.

When Is The 2022 PGL Antwerp Major?

The tournament will begin on May 9th with the Challengers Stage and end on May 22nd with the event’s grand final.

The tournament’s Champions Stage is when fans will be able to pack out the stands, which will be hosted from May 19th to May 22nd.

What Is The Format Of The 2022 PGL Antwerp Major?

The 2022 PGL Antwerp Major will once again see 24 teams competing for a Valve-sponsored prize pool of $1,000,000. The teams will be seeded into different stages based on their performances in the regional Major rankings. Here’s a full breakdown of the tournament’s format:

The Challengers Stage: May 9th – 12th, 2022
- 16 Team Swiss System Format
  - Elimination and Advancement matches are Bo3
  - All other matches are Bo1
- The top 8 Teams proceed to The Legends Stage
- The bottom 8 Teams are eliminated
The Legends Stage: May 14th – 17th, 2022
- 16 Team Swiss System Format
  - Elimination and Advancement matches are Bo3
  - All other matches are Bo1
- The top 8 Teams proceed to The Champions Stage
- The bottom 8 Teams are eliminated
The Champions Stage: May 19th – 22nd, 2022
- Single-Elimination bracket
- All matches are Bo3