The new 32-team CS2 Major format, explained

From 2025 onwards, the Counter-Strike Majors will feature 32 teams as opposed to the previous 24, with an extra Swiss Stage to accommodate for the expansion. Other changes are also coming into play as we get nearer to the BLAST Austin Major—here’s everything you need to know about it.

New CS2 Major format, summarized

For the first time since 2018, a change is being made to the Counter-Strike Majors, growing the event from 24 teams to 32 and adjusting the way teams can qualify for the showpiece esports event. The basics of the existing Swiss format remain, but an extra stage is tacked on to make room for the eight extra teams involved.

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