The Counter-Strike 2 Esports World Cup 2024 is set to captivate gaming enthusiasts worldwide, showcasing top-tier competition and an impressive prize pool of $1 million. Here’s everything you need to know about this prestigious event.
Invited Teams and Qualifiers
Fifteen formidable teams from across the globe have secured their spots in the Counter-Strike 2 Esports World Cup 2024 through various qualification pathways:
- Invited Teams:
- Team Spirit (IEM Katowice 2024)
- Natus Vincere (Copenhagen Major 2024)
- FaZe Clan, G2 Esports, MOUZ, Team Vitality, Virtus.pro (Based on ESL World Ranking)
- Complexity Gaming, FURIA Esports (Based on ESL World Ranking)
- Sashi Esport (European Qualifier)
- M80 (North American Qualifier)
- MIBR (South American Qualifier)
- FlyQuest (Oceanic Qualifier)
- The MongolZ (Asian Qualifier)
- JiJieHao (Middle Eastern Qualifier)
Tournament Structure
The Counter-Strike 2 Esports World Cup 2024 will unfold in three distinct stages:
- Opening Stage:
- Fourteen teams engage in single-elimination matches (best-of-three series).
- Seven victorious teams progress to the Playoffs, while the remaining seven drop to the Resurrection Stage.
- Resurrection Stage:
- The seven teams from the Opening Stage, alongside one regional hero qualifier winner, compete in a single-elimination format (single game series).
- The sole surviving team advances to the Playoffs.
- Playoffs:
- Seven teams from the Opening Stage and one team from the Resurrection Stage battle in single-elimination matches (best-of-three series).
- The ultimate victor emerges as the Counter-Strike 2 Esports World Cup 2024 champion.
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Prize Pool and Championship Title
The tournament boasts a substantial prize pool of $1 million, with the winner claiming the lion’s share and the prestigious title of world champion. This event promises thrilling gameplay and intense competition, culminating in a crowning moment for the best of the best.
How to Watch
Fans can catch all the electrifying action of the Counter–Strike 2 Esports World Cup 2024 via livestreams on YouTube and Twitch, broadcasted in English. Don’t miss out on witnessing history unfold as elite teams battle it out for glory on the global stage.
Stay tuned for further announcements regarding specific dates and talent lineup for this monumental esports extravaganza.
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— Esports World Cup (@ESWCgg) February 3, 2024
Final Toughts
Explore the world of competitive Counter-Strike 2 at the Esports World Cup 2024, where top teams clash for supremacy and a $1 million prize. Witness the pinnacle of esports excellence in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and join the excitement through live streams on YouTube and Twitch.