PGL has revealed the roster of teams for the upcoming Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) Major, securing coveted spots in the closed qualifiers for the RMR. A total of forty-four teams have clinched direct invites to the RMR closed qualifiers, each vying for the golden opportunity to advance to the PGL Copenhagen Major. Simultaneously, several high-profile teams are gearing up to navigate the open qualifiers, their sights set on a berth in the prestigious Major. Noteworthy absentees from the initial list include Team Liquid, FaZe Clan, Team Vitality, and G2, hinting at the unannounced teams that will complete the Major lineup.

PGL CS2 Major: All Teams

The RMRs are scheduled from 12th to 21st January, spanning across global regions. Here's an exclusive glimpse into the teams invited to the closed qualifiers of the first CS2 Major:

Europe:

• Natus Vincere
• Virtus Pro
• Cloud9
• BIG
• BetBoom Team
• 9 Pandas
• 3DMAX
• SAW
• MOUZ
• Team Spirit
• Eternal Fire
• Astralis
• Aurora
• FORZE
• Preasy
• AMKAL Esports

North America:

• Complexity
• M80
• Nouns
• Wildcard
• Badass
• BOSS
• Party Astronauts
• Carpe Diem

South America:

• MiBR
• 9z
• paiN
• RED Canids
• Imperial
• BESTIA
• Fluxo
• Sharks

Oceania:

• Rooster
• Grayhound
• Vantage
• Bad News Kangaroos

China:

• Lynn Vision
• Newhappy
• TYLOO
• Wings Up

East Asia:

• TheMongolz
• Eruption
• ATOX

Middle East:

• TRAFFIC Tashkent

While CS2 may grapple with optimization concerns, the imminent Major promises to be a watershed moment in the game's competitive trajectory. The stars of CS2 are poised to shine brightly, introducing captivating new talents to a global audience. As we bid adieu to the spectacle of IEM Sydney and the BLAST World Finals, the heart of Counter-Strike is set to pulsate anew with the unfolding IEM cycle and Majors.