Exciting news for Counter-Strike fans as the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 has officially announced its key details, promising an action-packed tournament featuring three different venues, live audiences, and a significant prize pool for the top teams.
Set to be the first-ever Counter-Strike Major held in Asia, this event will be the grand finale of the 2024 season. It’s scheduled to take place from the end of November, generating a lot of anticipation from the community. So, what makes this tournament such a hot topic?
Overview of the CS2 Shanghai Major Event
From November 30 to December 15, 2024, a total of 24 teams will face off in the tournament, which will be divided into three stages: the Opening Stage, the Elimination Stage, and the Playoffs. The first two stages will take place in different venues, and the competition will culminate in a battle for a prize pool of $1.25 million.
The event will kick off on November 30 with the Opening Stage, featuring 16 teams battling in a Swiss-system format with both Bo1 and Bo3 matches until December 4. The top eight teams from this stage will advance to the Elimination Stage, where they will face eight pre-qualified teams from December 5 to 8.
In the Elimination Stage, another Swiss-system format will decide which eight teams will advance to the Playoffs. The final battle for the championship will take place from December 12 to 15, where the remaining teams will fight through a single-bracket elimination. The grand final on December 15 will crown the winner.
How Teams Qualify
To earn a spot in the Shanghai Major, teams must first pass through the Regional Major Ranking (RMR) events, taking place between November 11 and 24. A total of 14 slots are allocated for the European RMR, with eight teams directly qualifying for the Elimination Stage. Seven teams from the Americas will join the Opening Stage, while three teams from the Asia-Pacific RMR will also compete in the Opening Stage.
Where the Action Will Unfold
For only the second time in Major history, every stage of the Shanghai Major will feature live audiences. Perfect World, the event organizer, confirmed that fans will be able to witness every phase of the competition in person.
The Opening and Elimination stages will be held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center in Pudong. For the Playoff Stage, fans can experience the excitement at the SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center, which has a seating capacity of over 10,000, making it the ideal venue for the tournament’s thrilling conclusion.
Broadcast information is yet to be fully detailed, but English streams on Twitch are expected, along with regional language broadcasts to ensure global viewership.
Along with the $1.25 million prize pool, the 24 teams in the Shanghai Major will compete not just for the money but for the prestigious title that comes with winning the final event of the year. This victory could lead to greater opportunities and international recognition, making the stakes even higher.
While the final list of teams has yet to be determined, excitement is building for the RMRs and the ultimate showdown at the Shanghai Major 2024. This season-ending event promises to deliver high-stakes action as the best CS2 teams in the world battle for supremacy.
