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It became evident that the CS2: PGL Astana 2025 would be the third event on the schedule after PGL, a Romanian eSports production company with headquarters in Bucharest that hosts Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2 competitions, revealed its updates for the 2025–26 competitive season last December, getting the opportunity to host Tier-1 and non-major Counter-Strike 2 competitions. After the game’s developer, Valve, decided to forbid tournament organizers from selling tournament spots to teams, PGL, which was previously best known for organizing developer-sponsored competitions like the Dota 2 The International series and Counter-Strike 2 Majors, seized the chance to take charge of CS2 events with an innovative playoff structure and rapid prize payouts.

Where and When Will the CS2: PGL Astana 2025 Be Held?

The competition, which will start on May 10 and close on May 18, will include 16 of the top teams from across the globe.

The stakes are higher than ever in the CIS region, with a US$1,250,000 prize pool up for grabs—one half as prize money and the other half as a club reward (based on the combination of viewership and the number of events that a team attended):

• 1st: US$200,000 x 2
• 2nd: US$93,750 x 2
• 3rd: US$75,000 x 2
• 4th: US$43,750 x 2
• 5th-8th: US$31,250 x 2
• 9th-11th: US$15,625 x 2
• 12th-14th: US$9,375 x 2
• 15th-16th: US$6,250 x 2

For players and spectators alike, the Barys Arena in Astana will offer a top-notch experience. Following an online Group Stage, the Playoffs will be held in front of a live audience in the Kazakh capital, which has quickly developed into a major hub for international eSports. All 16 teams will participate in Astana, further solidifying the city’s standing as an eye-opening site for elite CS2 competitions.

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Tickets to the Astana tournament were sent out in the following manner:

12 invitations based on VRS:

• Team Spirit
• The MongolZ
• Natus Vincere
• G2 Esports
• pro
• Astralis
• GamerLegion
• paiN Gaming
• FURIA
• MIBR
• BIG
• Aurora Gaming

1 SA Closed Qualifiers team:

• ODDIK

1 NA Closed Qualifiers team:

• M80

1 EUR Closed Qualifiers team:

• Ninjas in Pyjamas

1 Asian Closed Qualifiers team:

• HOTU

Features of the CS2: PGL Astana 2025

The 16-team Swiss System Format for the Group Stage of the CS2: PGL Astana 2025 will set off the tournament, with all games being Bo3. With an enlarged playoff system that includes eight teams, PGL created a new standard for Tier-1 tournaments. As a result, the Astana event and all CS2 events hosted by PGL will be the only Tier-1 events with this playoff format, which will follow the Bo3 Single-Elimination bracket. The Grand Final will be Bo5.

PGL added a special Third Place Match, providing clubs and supporters with another exciting, high-stakes matchup.

Who’ll Win the CS2: PGL Astana 2025?

If you’re willing to try your luck at betting on the winner of the CS2: PGL Astana 2025 or individual matches, you can always choose the PGL’s official partner, 1xBet, or any of the top CS2 bet sites. Of course, the teams at the top of the VRS are the clear favorites to win the CS2: PGL Astana 2025, excluding those that chose to skip the tournament.

PGL arranged the most successful Counter-Strike tournaments ever. The company achieved history in the eSports industry by organizing the two championships with the largest peak viewership ever recorded, the PGL Major Stockholm 2021 and the PGL Major Antwerp 2022.

PGL’s Twitch channel will broadcast live coverage of the CS2: PGL Astana 2025. During the streaming, English-language live commentary and analysis will be accessible.

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