The Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports events never end, and we are here to enjoy each and every one of them. Following BLAST Open Season 1 Lisbon, the next event is PGL Bucharest 2025, so we’ve got a viewer’s guide to share.
In our complete guide to PGL Bucharest 2025, we’ll explain the tournament format, schedule, the teams competing, and where you can watch all the action, so let’s pop a Flash and strafe in!
Format & Schedule For PGL Bucharest 2025
Mark your calendars—PGL Bucharest runs from 6 to 13 April 2025. The tournament takes place at the state-of-the-art PGL Studio in Bucharest, Romania, where all 16 teams will fight for survival and glory.
It all begins with a 16 Team Swiss System Format where squads compete in one giant group. All matches in this stage are BO3, with the top eight teams advancing to the Playoffs, and the bottom eight teams getting eliminated.
In the Playoffs, the remaining teams will compete in a single-elimination bracket affair, where the Grand Final is BO5, and all the other matches are BO3.
Prize Pool Distribution:
There’s a $1,250,000 prize pool to fight for. That’s a nice wad of cash.
PGL Bucharest 2025 sits firmly in the S-Tier LAN category, with 50% going to the squads and 50% going to the clubs.
| Placement | Total Winnings | Team Prize Money | Club Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | $400,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| 2nd Place | $187,500 | $93,750 | $93,750 |
| 3rd Place | $150,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| 4th Place | $87,500 | $43,750 | $43,750 |
| 5th-8th Place | $62,500 | $31,250 | $31,250 |
| 9th-11th Place | $31,250 | $15,625 | $15,625 |
| 12th-14th Place | $18,750 | $9,375 | $9,375 |
| 15th-16th Place | $12,500 | $6,250 | $6,250 |
As you can see, the winner gets the lion’s share of the prize pool and a shiny trophy! R
Teams Competing AT PGL Bucharest 2025
There are 16 teams competing at PGL Bucharest 2025, with 12 being direct invites based on Valve’s Global Rankings (25 Feb 2025), who made their way through regional qualifiers. Check out the complete teams list for PGL Bucharest 2025 below, starting with the direct invites, and then moving on to the four regional qualifier teams.
- G2 Esports
- FaZe Clan
- The MongolZ
- Team Liquid
- Eternal Fire
- Team Falcons
- FURIA Esports
- Virtus.pro
- Astralis
- paiN Gaming
- 3DMAX
- GamerLegion
- Betclic Apogee Esports (Europe)
- Complexity (North America)
- Legacy (South America)
- Rare Atom (Asia)
Yes, as an S-Tier LAN event, PGL Bucharest 2025 is absolutely stacked with the best in the business, which is why you shouldn’t miss out on watching all the matches live.
How To Watch PGL Bucharest
It’s super easy to watch the PGL Bucharest 2025 matches live. Simply head on over to the official PGL Twitch, YouTube, or Kick channel—whichever you prefer. Tune in when the matches go live as per the tournament’s official schedule and enjoy.
For precise start times in your region, I highly recommend HLTV’s event page. You can go for Liquipedia as well, but they have been making some mistakes recently…
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