The second Counter-Strike 2 Major is heading to China, with a new format and a hefty prize purse to match. Here’s everything you need to know to keep up with the event, including where to watch it, the qualified teams, and schedule.
The Shanghai CS2 Major is hosted by Perfect World, a Valve partner that publishes the Chinese versions of Counter-Strike and Dota 2.
CS has been popular in China for years, and is finally getting their first taste of Major action. This means the time zones for viewers in Europe may be a challenge, but you can keep up with the schedule listed below.
Stream
The official English broadcast for the Shanghai Major will be streamed on PGL’s Twitch and YouTube channels. The Twitch stream is embedded below.
You can also tune in through various co-streams, with popular names like ohnePixel, fl0m, and olofmeister broadcasting the matches with their reactions.
B stream matches will be shown on PGL_CS2.
Shanghai Major schedule
There are new names for the three stages of the major, now called Opening Stage, Elimination Stage, and Playoff Stage.
Opening Stage (November 29 – December 3)
- 16 teams, Swiss format
- Top 8 qualify, bottom 8 eliminated
Nov 29 – 30
Nov 30 – Dec 1
Dec 1 – 2
Dec 2 – 3
Elimination Stage (December 4 – 8)
- 16 teams, Swiss format
- Top 8 qualify, bottom 8 eliminated
Dec 4 – 5
Playoff stage (December 12 – 15)
- Single elimination bracket
- Best of 3 matches
Check back closer to the Major for the full match schedule and results as the tournament progresses.
Qualified teams
Below are all teams and players who qualified for the Shanghai Major through the RMRs.
Prize Pool and Results
A total prize pool of $1.25 million will be split between the 24 teams, with first place taking home $500,000.
