The North American Counter-Strike 2 scene is set to receive a major boost with the launch of the Eagle Masters Series, an online competition organized by Dust2.us. The tournament series will feature a total prize pool of $50,000, distributed across five separate events, each offering a $10,000 reward and spanning a two-month period.
This competition will function as a tier-two Valve Regional Standings (VRS) event, bringing together 12 invited teams selected based on the Americas VRS rankings, alongside four additional squads that will earn their spots through open qualifiers. The series will be hosted on INUI, a newly established platform dedicated to matchmaking, tournaments, and league-based play in Counter-Strike 2.
Each tournament will be structured into two distinct phases, with the first month dedicated to open qualifiers, followed by the Swiss group stage and playoffs in the second month. The prize distribution per event is as follows: $5,000 for the winner, $3,000 for the runner-up, and $1,000 each for the two semifinalists.
The opening edition of the Eagle Masters Series will take place from March to April, with qualifiers scheduled from March 8 to March 23, the Swiss group stage running from April 7 to April 15, and the playoffs set for April 21 to April 30.
In addition to the inaugural event, four more iterations of the series are planned throughout the year. The second tournament will be held between May and June, the third from July to August, the fourth from September to October, and the final event of the year taking place between November and December. With a recurring format and a clear structure, the Eagle Masters Series aims to provide North American teams with consistent opportunities to compete at a high level and improve their regional standing.
