As the most internationalized FPS e-sports tournaments, CS2 esports Major has always attracted much attention. In 2025, there will be more tournaments, larger prize pools, and greater opportunities for emerging teams worldwide. The Gocsgo team has compiled the CS2 esports tournament schedule for 2025 and discusses some key changes in CS2.
Key CS2 Esports Tournaments and Dates to Watch
BLAST Bounty Spring
Date: January 13 – January 26th
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
Prize pool: $500,000
Winner: Team Spirit
IEM Katowice
Date: January 29th – February 9th
Location: Katowice, Poland
Prize pool: $1,000,000
Winner: Team Vitality
PGL Cluj-Napoca
Date: February 14th – February 23rd
Location: Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Prize pool: $1,250,000
ESL Pro League Season 21
Dates: 1 – 16 March (Two Swiss stages and Playoffs)
Location: Stockholm
Prize Pool: $400,000
BLAST Open Lisboa
Date: March 19th – March 30th
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Prize pool: $400,000
PGL Bucharest
Date: April 5th– April 13th
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Prize pool: $1,250,000
YaLLa Compass Qatar
Date: April 15th – April 20th
Location: Qatar
Prize pool: $600.000
IEM Melbourne
Date: April 21st– April 27th
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Prize pool: $1,000,000
BLAST Rivals Spring
Date: April 30th – May 4th
Location: TBA
Prize pool: $350,000
PGL Astana
Date: May 10th – May 18th
Location: Astana, Kazakhstan
Prize pool: $1,250,000
IEM Dallas
Date: May 19th – May 25th
Location: Dallas, United States of America
Prize pool: $300,000
Skyesports Masters
Date: May 26th – June 1st
Location: India
Prize pool: $500,000
BLAST.tv Austin Major
Date: June 3rd– June 22nd
Location: Austin, United States of America
Prize pool: $1,250,000
FISSURE Summer
Date: July 15th – July 20th
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Prize pool: $1,000,000
IEM Cologne
Date: July 23rd – August 3rd
Location: Cologne, Germany
Prize pool: $1,000,000
BLAST Bounty Fall
Date: August 14th – August 17th
Location: Copenhagen
Prize pool: $500,000
Esports World Cup 2025
Date: August 20th – August 24th
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Prize pool: $1,250,000
BLAST Open Fall
Date: August 27th – September 7th
Location: London, United Kingdom
Prize pool: $400,000
FISSURE Autumn
Date: September 9th – September 21st
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Prize pool: $1,250,000
StarLadder StarSeries Season 20
Date: September 13th – September 21st
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Prize pool: $500,000
ESL Pro League Season 22
Date: September 27th – October 12th
Location: TBA
Prize pool: $400,000
CS Asia Championships
Date: October 1st – October 13th
Location: China
Prize pool: TBA
Thunderpick World Championship
Date: October 15th – October 19th
Location: Online
Prize pool: $850,0000
PGL Belgrade
Date: October 25th – November 2nd
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Prize pool: $1,250,000
IEM Chengdu
Date: November 3rd – November 9th
Location: Chengdu, China
Prize pool: $300,000
Skyesports World Tour
Date: November 10th – November 16th
Location: India
Prize pool: $500,000
BLAST Rivals Fall
Date: November 12th – November 16th
Location: TBA
Prize pool: $350,000
YaLLa Compass UAE
Date: November 18th – November 23rd
Location: United Arab Emirates
Prize pool: $600,000
Major December 2025
Date: December 1st – December 14th
Location: TBA
Prize pool: TBA
The 2025 season is already underway, with thrilling matches happening as scheduled. Fans eagerly anticipate upcoming matches, while star players like Donk, m0NESY, and ZywOo continue to draw huge audiences.
CS2’s Global Expansion: New Markets, Bigger Stages
It is clear from the event calendar that CS2’s influence is expanding, with competitions taking place all over the world. The Asia-Pacific region has also expanded, with CS2 holding another competition in Chengdu, China this year. The prize money has also increased to a certain extent.
Conclusion
CS2 Esports is expanding globally. One of the more significant changes in 2025 is the expansion of the number of teams in major tournaments from 24 to 32. This has greatly increased the enthusiasm of professional players, allowing more professional players to showcase their talents on the world stage, which may also drive the development of the e-sports industry. CS2 has introduced structural changes and innovations, posing fresh challenges for players and teams alike. CS2’s gameplay and exciting competition continue to attract players and professional players.
With the arrival of the new year, the competition has kicked off, and some competitions have already produced results. We can all look forward to the next competition and the continued development of CS2 e-sports around the world.