{"id":158885,"date":"2025-05-09T14:14:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T14:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skin.club\/community?p=158885"},"modified":"2025-12-29T15:06:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T15:06:04","slug":"skinclub-brings-back-the-pickem-challange-for-the-major","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/skinclub-brings-back-the-pickem-challange-for-the-major","title":{"rendered":"Skin.Club brings back the Pick\u2019em Challange for the Austin Major 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/en\/major-pickem-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Skin.Club Pick\u2019em Challenge<\/a> returns for BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 \u2014 with new rules, bigger prizes, and a shot at the legendary Dragon Lore! Join the ultimate Pick\u2019em experience of the season, predict match outcomes, earn points, and climb the tiers to unlock exclusive skins, knives, and gloves. This is Skin.Club\u2019s fourth Pick\u2019em \u2014 and it\u2019s shaping up to be the most exciting one yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the details of this thrilling event and learn how to participate, predict, and climb the Tiers for amazing rewards!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Is the Skin.Club Pick\u2019em Challenge?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin.Club Pick\u2019em follows the classic Counter-Strike Pick\u2019em format, allowing fans to predict match results and team progression to the next stage during BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. Participants earn points for correct predictions and advance through the levels, earning rewards based on their performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How It Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make Predictions: Predict the performance of teams during each stage:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose one team for a 3-0 score (undefeated).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose one team for a 0-3 score (no wins).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick seven additional teams to advance to the next stage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earn Points: Receive 2 points per correct prediction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Climb Tiers: Achieve specific point thresholds to enter prize pools:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver Tier: 10 points.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gold Tier: 22 points.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamond Tier: 32 points.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compete for Rewards: Eligible participants are drawn randomly for skins, gloves, and knives. The top scorer earns the Platinum Tier prize, the coveted Dragon Lore.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Skin.Club Pick\u2019em Schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 is scheduled to start on the 2nd of June, and the tournament itself will run until the 22nd of June. Detailed schedule of stages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stage 1: June 2 \u2013 5, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stage 2: June 7 \u2013 10, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stage 3: June 12 \u2013 15, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Playoff Stage: June 19 \u2013 22, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Pick\u2019em on Skin.Club will begin on the 12th of May and run until the very last day of the Major.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Step-by-Step Guide to Participate<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign In \u2013 Log in using your Steam account to access the Skin.Club Pick\u2019em platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make Predictions, before each stage begins, select your predictions:<\/span>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-0 Team: The team you believe will remain undefeated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0-3 Team: The team you predict will lose every match.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seven Advancing Teams: Teams you expect to progress to the next stage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Confirm Your Picks \u2013 click \u201cACCEPT MY PREDICTIONS\u201d to lock in your choices.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earn Points \u2013 gain 2 points per correct prediction as the tournament progresses.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach Tiers and Win Prizes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on your total points, you qualify for Tiers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver Tier (10 points): Access Silver prize pool.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gold Tier (22 points): Access Gold prize pool.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diamond Tier (32 points): Access Diamond prize pool.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Exclusive Rewards and Prizes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Silver Tier Prizes<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earn 10 points to qualify for the Silver prize pool, featuring:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navaja Knife | Fade<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand Wraps | Badlands<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shadow Daggers | Slaughter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USP-S | Kill Confirmed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M4A1-S | Hyper Beast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AK-47 | Frontside Misty<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M4A1-S | Cyrex<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M4A4 | Bullet Rain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P250 | Asiimov<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zeus x27 | Olympus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AK-47 | Ice Coaled<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Five-SeveN | Monkey Business<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glock-18 | Vogue<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-159139\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WB-665-1920x1080-03.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WB-665-1920x1080-03.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WB-665-1920x1080-03-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WB-665-1920x1080-03-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WB-665-1920x1080-03-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WB-665-1920x1080-03-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants also receive a Silver medal for their Skin.Club profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bonus: $50 deposit during the event and a free Pick\u2019em Silver Tier Case.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3>Gold Tier Prizes<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earn 22 points to unlock the Gold prize pool, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classic Knife | Crimson Web<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Survival Knife | Crimson Web<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navaja Knife | Case Hardened<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AWP | BOOM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AK-47 | Neon Rider<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USP-S | Printstream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M4A1-S | Player Two<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Desert Eagle | Ocean Drive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSG 08 | Dragonfire<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AK-47 | Head Shot<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glock-18 | Snack Attack<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-159107\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WB-665-1920x1080-04.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WB-665-1920x1080-04.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WB-665-1920x1080-04-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WB-665-1920x1080-04-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WB-665-1920x1080-04-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WB-665-1920x1080-04-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participants receive a Gold medal for their profile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Bonus: Free Pick\u2019em Gold Tier Case and a $50 deposit during the event.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3>Diamond Tier Prizes<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earn 32 points to access the Diamond prize pool:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flip Knife | Tiger Tooth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moto Gloves | Polygon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Falchion Knife | Slaughter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Survival Knife | Slaughter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gut Knife | Stained<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AK-47 | Jaguar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Desert Eagle | Starcade<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AWP | Redline<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydra Gloves | Emerald<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AK-47 | Asiimov<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glock-18 | AXIA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M4A4 | Cyber Security<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-159123\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WB-665-1920x1080-05.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WB-665-1920x1080-05.png 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WB-665-1920x1080-05-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WB-665-1920x1080-05-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WB-665-1920x1080-05-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WB-665-1920x1080-05-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Bonus: A Diamond medal will be displayed on your Skin.Club profile. $50 deposit during the event and a free Pick\u2019em Diamond Tier Case.<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platinum Tier Prize<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The top scorer of the challenge wins the ultimate prize:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\">AWP | Dragon Lore<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\" class=\"article-list-pink__item\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Platinum medal for their Skin.Club profile<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Important Participation Rules<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age Requirement: Participants must be 18 years or older to claim prizes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Account Integrity: Multiple accounts are prohibited.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verification: Winners may be required to complete age verification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terms Agreement: All participants must accept Skin.Club\u2019s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failure to comply with these rules may result in disqualification and prize forfeiture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tips for Making Winning Predictions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Success in the Pick\u2019em Challenge requires a mix of game knowledge, strategic thinking, and luck. Here are some tips to improve your predictions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research Teams: Familiarize yourself with the current form and past performance of teams participating in the Shanghai Major.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyze Matchups: Pay attention to head-to-head histories and map preferences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track Player Performance: Individual player stats can make a difference in tight matches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider Underdogs: Unexpected results are common in majors; don\u2019t overlook rising stars.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review Community Picks: While the majority opinion isn\u2019t always correct, it can provide valuable insights.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay updated on the tournament and Pick\u2019em event by following Skin.Club\u2019s official Twitch channel. Enjoy live streams, tips from experts and community discussions to enhance your experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why Join Skin.Club Pick\u2019em?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/en\/major-pickem-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Skin.Club Pick\u2019em Challenge<\/a> is more than just predictions\u2014it\u2019s about enhancing the Major experience and connecting with the Counter-Strike community. From predicting the underdogs to vying for coveted skins, this challenge offers unparalleled excitement. Plus, the opportunity to win rare skins and exclusive profile medals makes it an event not to miss. <a href=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/en\/major-pickem-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up<\/a>, start predicting, and climb the leaderboard for your shot at glory. Don\u2019t miss your chance to take home the Dragon Lore or other incredible prizes!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Skin.Club Pick\u2019em Challenge returns for BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 \u2014 with new rules, bigger prizes, and a shot at the legendary Dragon Lore! Join the ultimate Pick\u2019em experience of the season, predict match outcomes, earn points, and climb the tiers to unlock exclusive skins, knives, and gloves. 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