ESL and BLAST Unveil 2025 Tournament Schedule

Author

Moin Khot

Date

Mar, 12.2024

CS2 fans are in for a treat as ESL and BLAST, the juggernauts of Counter-Strike 2 tournaments, have unveiled their complete calendar for 2025. This groundbreaking revelation follows Valve's recent directives, shaking up the CS2 landscape.

In a bold move last August, Valve implemented regulations aimed at leveling the competitive field in CS2. The new rules dismantle partnered leagues and direct invites, ushering in an era of open qualifiers and Valve's centralized ranking system.

BLAST sets the stage on fire with six electrifying tournaments spread across the year. From the seasonal opener to nail-biting playoffs, BLAST promises adrenaline-pumping action for players and fans alike.

  • 13th to 26th January 2025 - 14 Days
  • 17th to 30th March 2025 - 14 Days
  • 28th April to 4th May 2025 - 7 Days
  • 4th to 17th August 2025 - 14 Days
  • 25th August to 7th September 2025 - 14 Days
  • 10th to 16th November 2025 - 7 Days

ESL, not to be outdone, presents a robust lineup of eight tournaments, showcasing their unwavering dedication to delivering top-notch CS2 experiences.

  • 29th January to 9th February 2025 - 12 Days
  • 25th February to 16th March 2025 - 20 Days
  • 21st to 27th April 2025 - 7 Days
  • 19th to 25th May 2025 - 7 Days
  • 23rd July to 3rd August 2025 - 12 Days
  • 20th to 24th August 2025 - 5 Days
  • 23rd September to 12th October 2025 - 20 Days
  • 3rd to 9th November 2025 - 7 Days

The Majors: As if that wasn't enough, save the dates for the two Majors, promising unparalleled intensity and fierce competition.

  • 9th to 22nd June 2025 - First Major - 14 Days
  • 1st to 14th December 2025 - Second Major - 14 Days

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With BLAST and ESL together occupying a whopping 160 days of the CS2 calendar, the stage is set for a year brimming with action-packed showdowns and unforgettable moments