CS2 Tournament Calendar 2025 – Full Schedule & Insights

The competitive Counter-Strike 2 season for 2025 is fully underway. This article outlines all confirmed tournaments, prize pools, formats, and what fans and bettors should expect from each event.

April

IEM Melbourne (April 21–27)

• Organizer: ESL
• Prize Pool: $1,000,000
• Format: Double elimination + playoffs

One of the season openers in the Oceania region. A key moment for evaluating Tier-2 teams in LAN conditions.

BLAST Rivals Season 1 (April 28 – May 4)

• Organizer: BLAST
• Prize Pool: $350,000
• Format: LAN, regional clashes

New concept from BLAST, focused on interregional rivalries. Expect experiments and some early surprises.

May

PGL Astana (May 10–18)

• Organizer: PGL
• Prize Pool: $1,250,000
• Format: Swiss + playoffs

Brings top-tier competition back to Central Asia. Strong production and large viewership expected.

IEM Dallas (May 19–25)

• Organizer: ESL
• Prize Pool: $1,000,000

North America’s staple tournament. Strong indicator of team form ahead of the summer Major.

ESL Impact League S7 Finals (May 23–25)

• Organizer: ESL
• Prize Pool: $123,000

The women’s scene gets serious spotlight. Format remains stable, and competition continues to grow.

Tipsport Conquest Finals (May 30 – June 1)

• Organizer: Tipsport
• Prize Pool: $30,000

Central European LAN with Tier-2 focus. A testing ground for regional talent.

June

BLAST.tv Austin Major (June 2–22)

• Organizer: BLAST
• Prize Pool: $1,250,000
• Format: MRQ + 32 teams

The first Major of 2025. New MRQ qualification system in place — no more RMR.

July – August

IEM Cologne (July 23 – August 3)

• Organizer: ESL
• Prize Pool: $1,000,000

One of the most prestigious LANs in CS history. Considered a “second Major” by fans.

BLAST Bounty Fall (August 14–17)

• Organizer: BLAST
• Prize Pool: $500,000

New format with bounty mechanics. Potentially high-action, short-format tournament.

Esports World Cup (August 20–24)

• Organizer: Esports World Cup
• Prize Pool: $1,250,000

Part of the cross-discipline EWC series in Riyadh. Huge production, global attention.

BLAST Open Fall (August 27 – September 7)

• Organizer: BLAST
• Prize Pool: $400,000

One of the qualifiers leading into Fall Finals. Competitive teams fight for BLAST circuit points.

September – October

StarLadder StarSeries Season 20 (September 13–21)

• Organizer: StarLadder
• Prize Pool: $500,000

Classic brand returns. Expect a blend of Tier-1 invites and underdog stories.

ESL Pro League S22 (Sept 23 – Oct 12)

• Organizer: ESL
• Prize Pool: $1,000,000
• Format: Online groups + LAN finals

Long-format tournament where consistency is king. Format remains familiar and predictable.

Thunderpick World Championship (October 15–19)

• Organizer: Thunderpick
• Prize Pool: $850,000

High-stakes event supported by crypto partnerships. One of the largest non-Major LANs this fall.

PGL Belgrade (October 25 – November 2)

• Organizer: PGL
• Prize Pool: $1,250,000
• Format: Major

Final Major of 2025. All eyes on Belgrade as teams race toward the season’s end.

What to Watch (for Bettors)

• Majors – unpredictable formats, diverse regions, upset potential
• ESL / BLAST – strong data, clear winrate metrics, familiar maps
• Tier-2 LANs – fewer stats, more volatility = value odds
• Back-to-back matches – roster fatigue may affect consistency

With 14+ top-tier events already confirmed, 2025 shapes up to be one of the most competitive and demanding years in CS history — for players, fans, and oddsmakers alike.