CS2 Shanghai Major in Perfect World: Streaming Information, Schedule, and Qualified Teams

The second major tournament for Counter-Strike 2 is set to take place in China, introducing an innovative format and a substantial prize pool that reflects the event’s significance.

The Shanghai Counter-Strike 2 Major is organized by Perfect World, a partner of Valve, responsible for publishing the Chinese editions of games like Counter-Strike and Dota 2.

This is a historic milestone for the gaming community in China, as this marks their inaugural experience with a Major event. While the time zone difference might pose challenges for European viewers, the schedule for the tournament is readily accessible.

Streaming Options

The official English broadcast of the Shanghai Major will be available on PGL’s Twitch and YouTube channels. As the Regional Major Rankings (RMR) qualifiers are in progress, fans can watch the Twitch stream embedded below.

Fans can also catch co-streams hosted by prominent streamers, including ohnePixel, fl0m, and olofmeister, who will provide their commentary and reactions during the matches. Additionally, B stream matches will be available on PGL_CS2.

Tournament Schedule

The Shanghai Major features a revamped structure with three distinct stages:

1. Opening Stage (November 30 – December 3)

16 teams participating in a Swiss format
Top 8 teams advance, bottom 8 eliminated

2. Elimination Stage (December 5 – 8)

16 teams competing, also in Swiss format
Top 8 teams qualify, bottom 8 eliminated

3. Playoff Stage (December 12 – 15)

Single-elimination format
All matches best of 3

Stay tuned for the complete match schedule and ongoing results as the tournament unfolds!

Qualified Teams

Here are the teams that have secured their spots for the Shanghai Major through the RMR qualifiers:

Team	Roster	Qualification Stage
MOUZ (EU)	Brollan, siuhy, torzsi, Jimpphat, xertioN	Elimination
Vitality (EU)	apEX, ZywOo, flameZ, Spinx, mezii	Elimination
NAVI (EU)	Alexib, iM, b1t, jL, w0nderful	Elimination
TBD (EU)	–	Elimination
TBD (EU)	–	Elimination
TBD (EU)	–	Elimination
TBD (EU)	–	Elimination
TBD (EU)	–	Elimination
TBD (EU)	–	Opening
TBD (EU)	–	Opening
TBD (EU)	–	Opening
TBD (EU)	–	Opening
TBD (EU)	–	Opening
TBD (EU)	–	Opening
Complexity (Americas)	EliGE, JT, floppy, hallzerk, Grim	Opening
PaiN (Americas)	biguzera, nqz, kauez, snow, lux	Opening
MIBR (Americas)	exit, Lucaozy, saffee, drop, insani	Opening
FURIA (Americas)	FalleN, chelo, yuurih, KSCERATO, skullz	Opening
Liquid (Americas)	Jks, NAF, Twistzz, Yekindar, Ultimate	Opening
Imperial (Americas)	felps, VINI, try, decent, noway	Opening
Wildcard (Americas)	Stanislaw, Sonic, phzy, susp, JBa	Opening
The MongolZ (APAC)	bLitz, Techno, Senzu, mzinho, 910	Opening
FlyQuest (APAC)	dexter, Liazz, aliStair, INS, Vexite	Opening
Rare Atom (APAC)	Summer, somebody, kaze, ChildKing, L1haNg	Opening

Prize Pool and Results

The Shanghai Major boasts an impressive total prize pool of $1.25 million, with the champion team set to receive $500,000.

Team	Final Placement	Prize Money
TBD	1st	$500,000
TBD	2nd	$170,000
TBD	3-4th	$80,000
TBD	3-4th	$80,000
TBD	5-8th	$45,000
TBD	5-8th	$45,000
TBD	5-8th	$45,000
TBD	5-8th	$45,000
TBD	9-12th	$20,000
TBD	9-12th	$20,000
TBD	9-11th	$20,000
TBD	12-14th	$20,000
TBD	12-14th	$20,000
TBD	12-14th	$20,000
TBD	15-16th	$20,000
TBD	15-16th	$20,000
TBD	17-19th	$10,000
TBD	17-19th	$10,000
TBD	17-19th	$10,000
TBD	20-22nd	$10,000
TBD	20-22nd	$10,000
TBD	20-22nd	$10,000
TBD	23-24th	$10,000
TBD	23-24th	$10,000