Skyesports Champions 2025: $350,000 CS2 LAN Tournament Announced

Skyesports has officially announced the Skyesports Champions 2025, a major CS2 LAN tournament featuring a prize pool of $350,000. The event will take place from July 15 to 21, 2025, in Chennai, India, with full offline LAN conditions and live audience attendance.

About Skyesports

Founded in 2018, Skyesports is one of Asia’s largest esports organizations, known for their major Valorant and PUBG Mobile leagues. Their move into CS2 signals a major expansion, with strong backing from global sponsors like AMD and Logitech G.

Tournament Details

• Format: LAN tournament with live audience
• Location: Chennai, India
• Dates: July 15–21, 2025
• Number of Teams: 8
• Qualification: 4 invited + 4 from open qualifiers
• Regions: Europe, Asia, North America
• Prize Pool: $350,000
• Sponsors: AMD, Logitech G

Expected Participants

The final list of teams will be announced by June 5, 2025. Two European teams, one North American team, and one South Asian team are expected among the direct invites. Open qualifiers across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East will determine the remaining participants.

Why It Matters for CS2

• First major CS2 LAN event in South Asia — critical exposure for rising teams.
• Potential breakout stars — younger teams will have a platform to shine.
• Global expansion of CS2 — broadening competitive opportunities beyond Europe and North America.

For Bettors

• Favorites: European teams likely to show tactical dominance early on.
• Upset potential: Aggressive Asian teams could snag surprising map wins.
• Home advantage: Indian and Southeast Asian teams will have strong crowd support, possibly impacting match momentum.
• Travel factor: European teams might struggle in early matches due to travel fatigue and timezone shifts.

What’s Next

The full participant lineup will be confirmed by June 5. Open qualifiers begin on June 10. Skyesports Champions 2025 is set to be a major highlight in the CS2 summer calendar, offering fresh narratives and new heroes for the scene.