FISSURE has unveiled the prize distribution format for its upcoming 2025 tournaments, which will see FISSURE Playground 1 and 2 take place in Belgrade, Serbia, from July 15-20 and September 9-21, respectively. These tournaments will feature a structured prize allocation system, dividing winnings between players and organizations based on team rankings.
One of the key aspects of this announcement is that a larger share of the prize pool will be allocated to organizations rather than individual players. This shift aligns with the ongoing adjustments tournament organizers are making following Valve’s 2025 pro circuit changes. By distributing more funds directly to organizations, FISSURE aims to bolster team sustainability, ensuring they receive financial support beyond player earnings.
For FISSURE Playground 1, a total of $450,000 will be awarded to players, while $550,000 will be allocated to organizations. Meanwhile, FISSURE Playground 2 will increase the stakes, distributing $500,000 to players and $750,000 to organizations, making it the more lucrative of the two events.
The decision to structure the prize pool this way reflects the broader trend in esports tournament funding, where revenue-sharing models are being adjusted in response to industry-wide changes. With Valve enforcing a new professional ecosystem, event organizers like FISSURE are seeking alternative approaches to ensure organizations remain financially stable despite the evolving competitive landscape.
Below is a breakdown of the full prize distribution for the two upcoming FISSURE Playground events:
In FISSURE Playground 1, the top team will secure $150,000, while the runner-up earns $100,000. Teams placing 3rd-4th receive $35,000 each, those in 5th-8th place get $17,500, while squads ranking 9th-12th claim $10,000. The bottom four teams (13th-16th) will receive $5,000 each. Meanwhile, organizations will be compensated separately, with $140,000 awarded to the winning team’s org, followed by $120,000 for second place, and $70,000 for those finishing 3rd-4th. Teams ranked 5th-8th receive $32,500, while those placing 9th-12th receive $5,000, with no further payouts for lower-ranked teams.
For FISSURE Playground 2, the prize pool increases, granting $200,000 to the champions, $100,000 to the second-place team, and $40,000 to the two teams finishing 3rd-4th. Teams ranking 5th-8th secure $17,500, while those finishing 9th-11th receive $10,000 each. The 12th-14th teams take home $5,000, with 15th-16th teams earning $2,500. Organizations will also receive substantial payouts, with $160,000 set aside for the winning org, $130,000 for second place, $90,000 for those in 3rd-4th, and $50,000 for 5th-8th place teams. Teams ranked 9th-11th earn $20,000, 12th-14th receive $10,000, and 15th-16th take home $5,000.
With over $2.25 million in total prize money across both tournaments, FISSURE continues to position itself as a major player in the competitive Counter-Strike scene, ensuring both players and organizations benefit from their events.
