Thunderpick World Championship 2025

The Thunderpick World Championship 2025 marks the third edition of the LAN Finals in Malta. It’s classified as an independent S-Tier event, a Valve Tier 1 competition.
Subject Counter-Strike 2
Start Date October 15, 2025
End Date October 19, 2025
Status Coming Soon
Location Valletta, Malta (venue TBD)
Prize Pool $850,000
Participants 8 men’s teams
Type Offline
Tournament Champion Not defined
Format Group Stage (double-elimination format /GSL/ groups), Playoffs (Single-Elimination bracket)
Organizer GRID

Recomended bookmakers

up to 5000 USDT Visit
Visit
Up to 300 USD Visit

Although not part of Valve’s official Majors, it’s regarded as a high-level, standalone CS2 LAN organized by GRID (data-driven intelligence engine behind multiplayer gaming) in collaboration with a crypto betting site, Thunderpick, as a sponsor.

The main event, LAN Finals, will take place from October 15 to 19, 2025, in Valletta, the capital city of Malta.

Where Will the Thunderpick World Championship 2025 Be Held?

The exact venue name (e.g., arena or hall) hasn’t yet been disclosed in available sources.

A total of eight teams will compete in the LAN Finals. The total prize pool for the Finals is US$850,000, and this is how it’s distributed:

PlacementTotal awardPlayer shareTeam (club) share
1st Place$500,000$200,000$300,000
2nd Place$150,000$60,000$90,000
3rd Place$70,000$28,000$42,000
4th Place$50,000$20,000$30,000
5th–8th Place$20,000 each$8,000 each$12,000 each

Additionally, there are participation fees totaling US$150,000, separate from the prize pool:

  • Direct invite teams (four top-10 VRS teams) each receive $25,000.
  • Qualifying teams (four teams from Closed Qualifier) each receive $12,500.

Which Teams Will Take Part in the Thunderpick World Championship 2025?

The eight teams that will compete in the LAN Finals are:

Directly invited teams (based on being in the top 10 of Valve Regional Standings /VRS/ in August, including the defending champions):
The MongolZ
1
bLitz
2
Techno4K
3
910
4
mzinho
5
Senzu
The MongolZ
Natus Vincere
1
b1t
2
Aleksib
3
jL
4
iM
5
w0nderful
Natus Vincere
FURIA Esports
1
yuurih
2
KSCERATO
3
FalleN
4
molodoy
5
YEKINDAR
FURIA Esports
Aurora Gaming
1
XANTARES
2
MAJ3R
3
Wicadia
4
woxic
5
jottAAA
Aurora Gaming
TBD
1
TBD
2
TBD
3
TBD
4
TBD
5
TBD
TBD
TBD
1
TBD
2
TBD
3
TBD
4
TBD
5
TBD
TBD
TBD
1
TBD
2
TBD
3
TBD
4
TBD
5
TBD
TBD
TBD
1
TBD
2
TBD
3
TBD
4
TBD
5
TBD
TBD
TBD
1
TBD
2
TBD
3
TBD
4
TBD
5
TBD
TBD
Load more

Closed Qualifier: The remaining slots (four) are filled through a 16-team Closed Qualifier held online from September 9 to 11, 2025.

Features of the Thunderpick World Championship 2025

The tournament unfolds across three stages, one of which is the main. So, following six Regional Online Series, held online, and a Closed Qualifier, comes the LAN Finals. This stage includes the Group Stage (Oct 15–17) and Playoffs (Oct 18–19).

As for the match format & elimination system for the LAN Finals, its structure is well-defined:

Group Stage:

  • Two GSL-style (double-elimination) groups, each with four teams.
  • All matches are Best-of-three (Bo3).
  • The top two teams from each group advance to the Playoffs.

Playoffs are a Single-Elimination bracket with all matches Bo3, including the Third Place Match and the Grand Final.

Who’ll Win the Thunderpick World Championship 2025?

While no official betting odds for the LAN Finals are publicly detailed yet, given the landscape of top teams, the four directly invited teams based on Valve Regional Standings are natural favorites heading into the LAN Finals. However, comprehensive betting odds specific to this tournament aren’t available yet—these tend to emerge closer to the Finals.

The primary wagering platform for the Thunderpick World Championship 2025 is, logically, the Thunderpick betting site, which offers both pre-match and live in-play markets. Features include:

  • Boosted odds, map insurance, combo boosts, and special markets.
  • A welcome deposit bonus of up to €600 for new users.

Unfortunately, there’s limited publicly available information about the previous editions of the Thunderpick World Championship beyond mentions of past champions like FaZe Clan (2023) and The MongolZ (2024).

Detailed viewership metrics (like peak viewers or hours watched) for prior editions aren’t publicly disclosed.

Although official watch platforms aren’t explicitly confirmed in the sources we found, here’s what can be inferred:

  • Esports organizers (like GRID or event website) typically stream via official Twitch and YouTube channels.
  • The Thunderpick platform offers integrated streams alongside live betting access.

Pros and Cons of the Thunderpick World Championship 2025 Favorites

TeamProsCons
The MongolZDefending champs; stable roster; high VRS rankingHigh expectations; strong field competition
NAVIMajor-winning pedigree; established powerhouseUnspecified current form or roster changes
FURIATop-10 ranking; strong regional representationLack of highlighted recent accomplishments
Aurora GamingDirect invitation despite lower rank shows promiseLesser experience and lower ranking than others
Quem você acha que levantará o troféu do Thunderpick World Championship 2025 em Valletta, Malta?
MILOS VASILJEVIC
He’s the mastermind behind our captivating content, leveraging his extensive journalism experience to craft compelling sports news and insightful betting predictions. His passion for the game and knack for storytelling ensure our readers are always engaged and informed, bringing a unique and expert perspective to every piece he writes.
Publication date : 24.09.2025
Last modified date: 24.09.2025

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where will the Thunderpick World Championship 2025 Finals take place?
How many teams will compete in the Finals, and how are they decided?
What’s the prize pool and how is it distributed?