CS2 Major Championship 2025 Announced with $2M Prize Pool

# CS2 Major Championship 2025 Announced

Valve has officially announced the CS2 Major Championship 2025, set to take place in Copenhagen, Denmark this summer. This marks the first major tournament featuring the new CS2 competitive ruleset.

## Key Details

- **Prize Pool**: $2,000,000 USD
- **Location**: Royal Arena, Copenhagen
- **Dates**: June 15-25, 2025
- **Teams**: 24 teams from around the world

## Format Changes

The tournament will feature a revolutionary new format:
- Extended Swiss Stage (BO3 matches)
- Double elimination playoffs
- All matches on LAN
- New pick/ban system for maps

## Qualification Process

Teams can qualify through:
1. Regional RMR tournaments
2. Direct invites for top-ranked teams
3. Last chance qualifiers

The competitive scene is more exciting than ever with this announcement!