The Esports World Cup 2024, set to be one of the year's largest esports events, will feature 19 gaming titles and a whopping $60 million USD in prize money. The Counter-Strike 2 Esports World Cup, organized by the Esports World Cup Foundation and ESL, is slated to take place from July 17 to July 21, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The tournament will see participation from 15 top teams globally, vying for a share of the $1 million prize pool.
List of Teams Competing in Counter-Strike 2 Esports World Cup 2024
The lineup for this prestigious tournament includes teams from various regions, each earning their place through distinct qualifications:
Invited Based on Past Performance:
- Team Spirit | Winner at IEM Katowice 2024
- Natus Vincere | Winner at Copenhagen Major 2024
Invited Based on ESL World Ranking:
- FaZe Clan | Ranked #2 as of April 1
- G2 Esports | Ranked #3 as of April 1
- MOUZ | Ranked #4 as of April 1
- Team Vitality | Ranked #5 as of April 1
- Virtus.pro | Ranked #6 as of April 1
- Complexity Gaming | Ranked #9 as of April 1
- FURIA Esports | Ranked #10 as of April 1
Qualified Through Regional Qualifiers:
- Sashi Esport | European Qualifier
- M80 | North American Qualifier
- MIBR | South American Qualifier
- FlyQuest | Oceanic Qualifier
- The MongolZ | Asian Qualifier
- JiJieHao | Middle Eastern Qualifier
Tournament Format
The Counter-Strike 2 Esports World Cup is structured into three stages:
Opening Stage:
14 teams compete in a single-elimination bracket, with each match being a best-of-three series.
Winners advance to the Playoffs, while the losers move to the Resurrection Stage.
Resurrection Stage:
The 7 losing teams from the Opening Stage and 1 regional hero qualifier winner compete in a single-elimination bracket, with each match being a single game series.
The last standing team advances to the Playoffs.
Playoffs:
7 teams from the Opening Stage and 1 team from the Resurrection Stage compete in a single-elimination bracket, with all matches being a best-of-three series.
The ultimate winner will be crowned the champion.
Viewing the Tournament
Fans can watch all the action live across popular streaming platforms like YouTube and Twitch, with broadcasts available in English. This tournament promises to showcase elite esports competition and significant advancements in the Counter-Strike gaming community.
As the event approaches, further details about specific dates and broadcasting talents will be announced, ensuring fans worldwide can follow their favorite teams and players. This competition not only offers a substantial prize pool but also a chance for teams to claim the title of world champions in one of the most anticipated global esports events outside the official circuit.
