The first Major in the history of CS2 concluded with a victory for Natus Vincere. But we’re already heading into the next one, which will happen in just a little over six months. Today, CS.MONEY Blog has gathered all the information about the upcoming CS2 Major in Shanghai, China in one place: dates, teams, prize pool, tournament organizator and more! This article will be updated.
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When and where will the next CS2 Major take place?
The next CS2 Major in China will be held in Shanghai from December 1 to December 15, 2024. The Opening Stage is expected to take place from December 1 to December 4, the Elimination Stage will be played from December 6 to December 9, and the Playoffs will extend for five days from December 11 to December 15.
- Opening Stage 1-4 December
- Elimination Stage 6-9 December
- Playoffs 11-15 December
These dates may still be subject to adjustments; we will receive the official schedule closer to the tournament.
Who is organizing CS2 Shanghai Major in China?
CS2 Major Shanghai’s tournament organizer is Perfect World. It will be their first CS2 Major, and it’s no surprise that they will partner with PGL, which has organized several Majors already, including PGL Major Copenhagen.
Who will participate in the next CS2 Major?
No teams have been confirmed yet. According to the current format, all participants must qualify through the RMR (Regional Major Ranking) system, and no exceptions will be made, not even for the reigning champions, Natus Vincere. RMR dates will be announced later.
If nothing changes, we can expect twenty-four participants in the tournament. However, we already know the regional quotas:
- Europe: 14 teams (8 will start the tournament from the Elimination Stage)
- Asia: 3 teams
- Americas: 7 teams
The slots distribution among regions depends on the teams’ performance in the previous Major. At PGL Major Copenhagen, Asia and the Americas claimed three slots from Europe. Therefore, teams play not only for themselves but also for their regional scene.
What will be the prize pool of the next CS2 Major?
Although there is no official confirmation of the prize pool and its distribution, we can assume that the minimum amount will be on par with previous Majors. At PGL Major Copenhagen we saw $1,250,000 awarded to the teams; the champion received half a million dollars. So, most likely, CS2 Major Shanghai will have $1,250,000 in prize pool as well.
Exciting times lie ahead! Stay tuned with CS.MONEY Blog, as we bring you the most valuable materials from the world of Counter-Strike 2.
