From September 12 to 21, Belgrade’s Arena will host FISSURE Playground #2, an S-Tier Counter-Strike event with a $1,250,000 prize pool and a stacked 16-team lineup. With both a Swiss Stage and a single-elimination playoff bracket, the tournament promises more than a week of high-stakes action. Every match matters — a slow start in the Swiss could be fatal, while in the playoffs one best-of-three is all it takes to end a campaign.
Format
The event begins with a 16-team Swiss Stage from September 12 to 17, with all matches played as best-of-three. The top eight teams qualify for the playoffs. From September 19 to 21, the playoffs will feature a single-elimination bracket: quarterfinals and semifinals are best-of-three, while the grand final is a best-of-five.
Prize Pool Distribution
The $1,250,000 prize pool will be split among all 16 teams, with the winner taking home $200,000. Every placement matters, as even early exits receive a share.
- 1st place: $200,000
- 2nd place: $100,000
- 3rd–4th place: $40,000
- 5th–8th place: $17,500
- 9th–11th place: $10,000
- 12th–14th place: $5,000
- 15th–16th place: $2,500
Schedule
The first matches begin on September 12, with times listed in Central European Summer Time (CEST). The Swiss Stage runs until September 17, followed by the playoff bracket from September 19 to 21.
Friday, September 12
- 10:00 — GamerLegion vs TYLOO
- 13:30 — The MongolZ vs 3DMAX
- 17:00 — Falcons vs Virtus.pro
- 20:30 — Aurora vs Astralis
Saturday, September 13
- 10:00 — Heroic vs Legacy
- 13:30 — G2 vs Lynn Vision
- 17:00 — FaZe vs paiN
- 20:30 — FURIA vs Liquid
Playoffs
Friday, September 19 — Quarterfinals
- 10:00 — Quarterfinal #1
- 13:30 — Quarterfinal #2
- 17:00 — Quarterfinal #3
- 20:30 — Quarterfinal #4
Saturday, September 20 — Semifinals
- 14:00 — Semifinal #1
- 18:00 — Semifinal #2
Sunday, September 21 — Grand Final
- 15:00 — Grand Final (bo5)
Where to Watch
FISSURE Playground #2 will be played live at the Belgrade Arena, with fans able to witness one of the region’s biggest LAN events. All matches will be broadcast on FISSURE’s official Twitch and YouTube channels, alongside regional co-streams and approved community broadcasts.
Final Thoughts
FISSURE Playground #2 stands out not just for its prize pool, but for its diversity of contenders. The Swiss Stage will test every team’s depth, and only the most consistent eight will reach the playoffs. From there, it becomes a brutal knockout run in front of a live audience in Belgrade. By September 21, only one team will walk away with the trophy and the momentum heading into the next Major cycle.
