Top Contenders
Team Spirit continues to dominate the CIS region, with their aggressive playstyle proving difficult for opponents to counter.
Natus Vincere (NAVI) remain perennial favourites, boasting one of the most talented rosters in the game's history.
FaZe Clan have rebuilt around a core of young talent, blending experienced leadership with raw mechanical skill.
Format Changes
This year's Major introduces a Swiss-style group stage followed by a single-elimination playoff bracket. The change aims to reduce the number of meaningless matches.
New Zealand Connection
For Kiwi fans, the time zone challenge remains real — most matches will air in the early morning NZT. However, the growing local CS2 community has organised watch parties across Auckland and Wellington.
Prize Pool
The prize pool has been increased to $2.5 million USD, reflecting the game's continued growth. The winning team will take home $1 million.