From November 3 to 9, Chengdu will host one of the last S-Tier Counter-Strike 2 events before the StarLadder Major in Budapest. Sixteen teams will compete for a $1,000,000 prize pool, with both prestige and form on the line as the season’s biggest tournament approaches.
Format
The tournament will feature two GSL groups of eight teams.
All matches are best-of-three, with the top three from each group advancing to the playoffs.
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Group winners move directly to the Semifinals.
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2nd and 3rd place teams advance to the Quarterfinals as high and low seeds.
The Playoffs will be played in a single-elimination bracket, with all matches in best-of-three format except the Grand Final, which will be best-of-five.
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Prize Pool Distribution
The total $1,000,000 prize pool includes a $300,000 player share and a $700,000 club share, distributed as follows:
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1st place: $125,000 (+$160,000 club share)
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2nd place: $50,000 (+$100,000 club share)
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3rd place: $30,000 (+$90,000 club share)
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4th place: $20,000 (+$70,000 club share)
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5th–6th place: $12,500 (+$60,000 club share)
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7th–8th place: $7,000 (+$40,000 club share)
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9th–12th place: $5,000 (+$20,000 club share)
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13th–16th place: $4,000
Schedule (CEST)
All matches will be played from November 3 to 9 in Central European Time (CET).
Monday, November 3 — Opening Matches
- 03:00 — TYLOO vs Falcons
- 03:00 — FURIA vs Lynn Vision
- 05:30 — MOUZ vs FaZe
- 05:30 — Vitality vs Virtus.pro
- 08:00 — The MongolZ vs HEROIC
- 08:00 — G2 vs 3DMAX
- 10:30 — paiN vs Spirit
- 10:30 — Astralis vs NAVI
Tuesday, November 4 — Group Stage Continues
- 03:00 — Group B Upper Bracket Semifinal #1
- 03:00 — Group B Lower Bracket Round 1 #1
- 05:30 — Group B Upper Bracket Semifinal #2
- 05:30 — Group B Lower Bracket Round 1 #2
- 08:00 — Group A Upper Bracket Semifinal #2
- 08:00 — Group A Lower Bracket Round 1 #1
- 10:30 — Group A Upper Bracket Semifinal #1
- 10:30 — Group A Lower Bracket Round 1 #2
Wednesday, November 5 — Group Finals
- 03:00 — Group B Lower Bracket Semifinal #1
- 03:00 — Group B Lower Bracket Semifinal #2
- 05:30 — Group A Lower Bracket Semifinal #1
- 05:30 — Group A Lower Bracket Semifinal #2
- 08:00 — Group B Upper Bracket Final
- 08:00 — Group B Lower Bracket Final
- 10:30 — Group A Upper Bracket Final
- 10:30 — Group A Lower Bracket Final
Friday, November 7 — Quarterfinals
- 07:30 — Quarterfinal #1
- 10:45 — Quarterfinal #2
Saturday, November 8 — Semifinals
- 07:30 — Semifinal #1
- 10:45 — Semifinal #2
Sunday, November 9 — Final Day
- 05:00 — 3rd Place Decider (bo3)
- 09:00 — Grand Final (bo5)
Where to Watch
The event will be broadcast live from Chengdu on ESL’s official Twitch and YouTube channels, alongside approved community co-streams and regional language coverage.
Why Watch IEM Chengdu 2025
As the final major event before the Budapest Major, IEM Chengdu 2025 is the ultimate test of preparation and form. Teams like Vitality and FURIA aim to confirm dominance, MOUZ and Spirit seek redemption, and Falcons chase their first big title with a revamped roster. With storylines building toward the Major and home favorites TYLOO and Lynn Vision competing on Chinese soil, Chengdu is the perfect prelude to the final stretch of the CS2 season.
