How to qualify for the major
The beauty of the CS:GO Majors is that everyone has a shot at qualifying through the open qualifiers in their respective region.
Champions Stage
8 teams
8 spots
Legends Stage
8 RMR Legends teams
8 Challengers stage teams
7 legends
8 challengers
1 legend
Challengers Stage
8 RMR Challengers
8 RMR Contenders
9 spots
2 spots
5 spots
16 spots
2 spots
6 spots
EU RMR A
6 teams invited
10 teams qualified
EU RMR B
6 teams invited
10 teams qualified
Asia RMR
4 teams qualified
Americas RMR
13 teams qualified
3 teams invited
20 spots
4 spots
13 spots
Europe Open Qualifier 1
5 spots
Europe Open Qualifier 2
4 spots
Europe Open Qualifier 3
5 spots
Europe Open Qualifier 4
6 spots
Asia Closed Qualifier
1 spot
Middle East Closed Qualifier
1 spot
Oceania Closed Qualifier
1 spot
China Closed Qualifier
1 spot
North America Open Qualifier 1
2 spots
South America Open Qualifier 1
3 spots
North America Open Qualifier 2
2 spots
South America Open Qualifier 2
2 spots
North America Open Qualifier 3
2 spots
South America Open Qualifier 3
2 spots
Jeunesse Arena
The playoffs of the IEM Rio Major will take place in the multi-purpose Jeunesse Arena, previously known as the Rio Olympic Arena, which fits up to 18,700 people. The arena is used for sports such as basketball and gymnastics, and has hosted an NBA match, UFC fights, concerts, as well as League of Legends and Rainbow Six Siege tournaments.
18,700
Capacity
Rio de Janerio
Location
Portuguese
Commentary in arena
Riocentro Hall
Riocentro is the largest exhibition center in Latin America, and will host the Challengers and Legend stages of the IEM Rio Major in its Hall 6. Riocentro is located near the Jeunesse Arena, where the playoffs will take place, and has hosted Pan American Games and Olympics in the past. During the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Riocentreo was utilised as the HQ of the International Broadcast Centre.
4,000
Expected crowd
Rio de Janerio
Location
Portuguese
Commentary in arena
CS:GO Major winners through the years
fnatic
DreamHack Winter 2013
The inaugural Major in CS:GO was secured by fnatic in surprise fashion as they defeated heavy favorites, the famous 87-0 NIP, 2-1 in the final. Star AWPer JW led the way for his team.
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Virtus.pro
EMS One Katowice 2014
Virtus.Pro stormed so convincingly to victory on home soil that this Major performance earned them the nickname "Virtus.Plow", with NIP taking yet another silver medal.
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NIP
ESL One Cologne 2014
Finally NIP won the Major their dominance of early CS:GO history so richly deserved, with their entry fragger Friberg picking up the MVP nod for his impact throughout the tournament.
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LDLC
DreamHack Winter 2014
LDLC grabbed a Major victory that was overshadowed by the infamous 'olofboost' incident that occurred in their quarterfinal with fnatic; such was the backlash from the incident that instead of accepting the proposed replay, fnatic forfeited the game.
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fnatic
ESL One Katowice 2015
A replay of the first Major final saw fnatic again emerge triumphant in the all-Swedish derby, earning the organization its second Major trophy. This would mark NIP's fifth and last appearance in a Major final.
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fnatic
ESL One Cologne 2015
fnatic emerged victorious in a battle with French titans Envy, marking history by being the first team in CS:GO to win back-to-back Majors. The crowning achievement of what would come to be known as the 'fnatic era'.
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Envy
DreamHack Open Cluj-Napoca 2015
Frenchmen Envy took the title in Romania, with the same core of players that won DreamHack Winter 2014, beating a NAVI side who were appearing in their first Major final.
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Luminosity
MLG Columbus 2016
The Columbus Major was the first to feature a $1M dollar prize pool, the first to take place outside of Europe, and the first to be won by a non-European team; the Brazilians of LG would bring the Major trophy home to South-America.
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SK
ESL One Cologne 2016
The Brazilian squad that won Columbus picked up their second Major in Cologne, this time under the SK banner. coldzera was again the standout for his team, earning his second Major MVP.
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Astralis
ELEAGUE Major 2017
The Danes of Astralis secured their first Major title in Atlanta, besting the very same Virtus.Pro who won the Katowice Major in 2014 after a memorable comeback on Train.
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Gambit
PGL Major Krakow 2017
Krakow bore witness to the greatest underdog run in CS:GO Major history, as world number 15 Gambit secured the Major title under the leadership of NAVI legend Zeus.
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Cloud9
ELEAGUE Major 2018
Cloud9 won North America's first Major in dramatic fashion, coming back from a 11-15 deficit on the final map to beat FaZe in overtime in front of a packed and raucous home crowd.
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Astralis
FACEIT Major 2018
Astralis picked up their second Major title in London after a dominant run in the bracket stage. The Danes had a flawless 6-0 map score in playoffs and beat NAVI in the final to lift the trophy.
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Astralis
IEM Katowice 2019
Astralis became only the second team to win three majors and two back-to-back with victory in Katowice, ending the fairy-tale run of underdog Finns ENCE to do so.
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Astralis
StarLadder Berlin Major 2019
History was made at this Major as Astralis became the only team to win four Majors and three back-to-back, once again beating surprise finalists to seal it, this time in the form of the CIS squad AVANGAR.
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Natus Vincere
PGL Major Stockholm 2021
After three second-place finishes, NAVI finally secured a Major title on the wings of an incredible MVP performance from s1mple. The CIS team made history as the first one to win a Major without dropping a single map.
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FaZe
PGL Major Antwerp 2022
In the packed-to-the-brim Antwerps Sportpaleis in Belgium, karrigan finally lifted his first Major trophy with FaZe. The squad also made history as the first international team to win the Valve-sponsored event.
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First Major in South America
The IEM Rio Major will make history as the first CS:GO World Championship event held outside of the game's two main regions, Europe and North America. Tournament organizer ESL will be in charge of running the event in Brazil, where they previously hosted ESL Pro League Season 4 and ESL One Belo Horizonte, with numerous fans from the country rejoicing at the opportunity to witness a Major on home soil.
The prize pool for the Major will once again amount to $1,250,000, with the tournament winner set to take home half of the pot for their efforts, $500,000. There is a significant drop in prize money allocated to the runners-up, just $150,000, while the 3-4th placed teams would earn less than half of that, $70,000. However, both organizations and players that qualify for the IEM Rio Major will be expecting significant profits from the in-game sticker sales, which are released shortly before the event kicks off.
| Placement | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | $500,000 |
| 2nd | $150,000 |
| 3rd-4th | $70,000 |
| 5th-8th | $35,000 |
| 9th-16th | $8,750 |
| 17th-24th | $0 |
| Start date | Oct 31st |
|---|---|
| End date | Nov 13th |
| Teams | 24 |
| Prize pool | $1,250,000 |
CS:GO Major winners overview
| Event | Date | Prize pool | Location | 2nd | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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PGL Major Antwerp 2022 | May 14 - May 22 2022 | $1,000,000 |  Antwerp, Belgium |
Natus Vincere |
FaZe |
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PGL Major Stockholm 2021 | Oct 30 - Nov 07 2021 | $2,000,000 |  Stockholm, Sweden |
G2 |
Natus Vincere |
|
StarLadder Major Berlin 2019 | Aug 28 - Sep 08 2019 | $1,000,000 |  Berlin, Germany |
AVANGAR |
Astralis |
|
IEM Katowice 2019 | Feb 20 - Mar 03 2019 | $1,000,000 |  Katowice, Poland |
ENCE |
Astralis |
|
FACEIT Major 2018 | Sep 12 - Sep 23 2018 | $1,000,000 |  London, United Kingdom |
Natus Vincere |
Astralis |
|
ELEAGUE Major 2018 | Jan 19 - Jan 28 2018 | $1,000,000 |  Atlanta & Boston, United States |
FaZe |
Cloud9 |
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PGL Major Krakow 2017 | Jul 16 - Jul 23 2017 | $1,000,000 | Krakow, Poland |
Immortals |
Gambit |
|
ELEAGUE Major 2017 | Jan 22 - Jan 29 2017 | $1,000,000 | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
Virtus.pro |
Astralis |
|
ESL One Cologne 2016 | Jul 05 - Jul 10 2016 | $1,000,000 | Cologne, Germany |
Liquid |
SK |
|
MLG Columbus 2016 | Mar 29 - Apr 03 2016 | $1,000,000 | Columbus, Ohio, USA |
Natus Vincere |
Luminosity |
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DreamHack Open Cluj-Napoca 2015 | Oct 28 - Nov 01 2015 | $250,000 |  Cluj-Napoca, Romania |
Natus Vincere |
Envy |
|
ESL One Cologne 2015 | Aug 20 - Aug 23 2015 | $250,000 | Cologne, Germany |
Envy |
fnatic |
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ESL One Katowice 2015 | Mar 12 - Mar 15 2015 | $250,000 | Katowice, Poland |
Ninjas in Pyjamas |
fnatic |
|
DreamHack Winter 2014 | Nov 27 - Nov 29 2014 | $250,000 | Jönköping, Sweden |
Ninjas in Pyjamas |
LDLC |
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ESL One Cologne 2014 | Aug 14 - Aug 17 2014 | $250,000 | Cologne, Germany |
fnatic |
Ninjas in Pyjamas |
|
EMS One Katowice 2014 | Mar 13 - Mar 16 2014 | $250,000 | Katowice, Poland |
Ninjas in Pyjamas |
Virtus.pro |
|
DreamHack Winter 2013 | Nov 28 - Nov 30 2013 | $250,000 | Jönköping, Sweden |
Ninjas in Pyjamas |
fnatic |
History of CS:GO Majors
CS:GO Majors are the biggest Counter-Strike event on the calendar. They have been hosted since 2013 by various tournament organizers, and backed by game developer Valve.
DreamHack Winter 2013, the first Major since the release of Global Offensive, was won by fnatic who upset favorites NIP in the grand final. The, at the time, staggering $250,000 prize pool was supported by the community through the purchase of keys for the esports skin case, while those that watched Major matches live were rewarded by drops such as the prized Cobblestone Souvenir Package.
In the early years, three Majors were held during a year, with each of them being played out within less than a week. From 2016 onwards, only two Majors are hosted each year, but the prize pool was increased to $1,250,000 and the events were continually expanded to accommodate for more extensive formats.
Longer events and big arenas
MLG Columbus was the first Major to be held outside of Europe and the first one won by a non-European team, Luminosity Gaming, while Cloud9 secure North America their first and only Major trophy at ELEAGUE Boston in 2018. Teams such as Virtus.pro, LDLC, and Gambit won Majors over the years, but fnatic with three victories and Astralis with four stand out as the most successful Major teams of all times.
The latest Counter-Strike World Championship was PGL Antwerp, taking place in Belgium in May of 2022. The trophy was claimed by FaZe, who defeated previous Major winners Natus Vincere in the grand final and became the first Major-winning international team.
FAQs
Who is the owner of HLTV? ›
Dev1ce Is Still Facing His Demons
Fans started speculating what reasons for the absence are, which prompted the player to come out and reveal what was wrong. Dev1ce explained that 2021 has been a difficult year for him. His mental health had reached a breaking point and he really needed to take a breather.
CS:GO Major ChampionshipTHIS MAJOR IS MADE OF MADNESS
From October 31st to November 13th Brazil's first-ever CS:GO Major will take place in the heart of South America: Rio de Janeiro! 24 teams will compete at IEM Rio 2022 for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to play in front of the most passionate crowd in all of esports.
The current champions are FaZe Clan, who won their first Major at the PGL Major Antwerp 2022. Astralis hold the record for the most Major titles with 4.
Where is HLTV located? ›Where is HLTV.org 's headquarters? HLTV.org is located in Aarhus, Midtjylland, Denmark .
How do you use HLTV? ›To watch a HLTV game, start Half-Life, select 'Find Servers' from the main menu. To search for currently broadcasted games, choose the 'Spectate' section and hit 'Refresh All'. After the list has been updated, double click on the server you want to spectate and you'll be connected.
Is device still with NIP? ›Device's match history shows that he still is very active keeping his game hot. Device played his last game for NIP in December 2021.
WHO DID device replace? ›Ninjas in Pyjamas have announced the shock signing of Nicolai "device" Reedtz on a permanent transfer from Astralis. The four-time Major winner has signed a three-year contract with the Swedish organisation, replacing Tim "nawwk" Jonasson, who has been made available for transfer.
Where Did device go CS:GO? ›Device left Astralis to join Ninjas in Pyjamas in April 2021. Unfortunately, device faced a tough time across professional and personal fronts. This resulted in him taking a break in Dec 2021 to recover from mental fatigue and stress.
How old is Monesy? ›Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov (born May 1, 2005) is a Russian professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player who plays for G2 Esports as the AWPer.
Who won the 2022 CS:GO Major? ›
Inferno is the most T-sided CSGO map in 2022. The attacking side see a 53% round win rate on this storied location, which surely means it favors the T side.
Who is the best CS:GO player of all time? ›If we look past CSGO, s1mple stands firm as arguably the most successful and valuable esports player in history. It doesn't matter what tournament he's stepping into, he's worth backing – whether that's BLAST Premier betting, a PGL Major, or an IEM tournament.
Who is in game leader for FaZe? ›In-game leader Finn “karrigan” Andersen (Denmark) alongside Håvard "rain" Nygaard (Norway), Helvijs "broky" Saukants (Latvia), Russel "Twistzz" Van Dulken (Canada) and Robin "ropz" Kool (Estonia) beat Natus Vincere 2-0 in the Antwerp Major final.
What is HLTV CS:GO? ›HLTV.org provides CS:GO coverage with videos, photos, stats, and stories from the biggest events. www.hltv.org. HLTV Confirmed. 🇧🇪 PGL Major. IEM Katowice 22.
What is average HLTV? ›The average rating is always above 1.00. With that into account it seems impossible that the global average could be equal to 1.00. HLTV appear to have missed their calibration by about 0.05 (not much but many players not having red rating while actually performing below average).
How does CS:GO ranking work? ›CS:GO ranking depends on wins and losses in competitive matches directly. If the matches are won, the rating increases, and you get a higher rank. If they are lost, then the rating goes down accordingly, and there is a chance to downgrade the current rank.
Who owns astralis? ›| Short name | AST |
|---|---|
| Colors | |
| Owner | Astralis Group Management ApS |
| President | Anders Hørsholt |
| CEO | Nikolaj Nyholm Anders Hørsholt |
The average rating is always above 1.00. With that into account it seems impossible that the global average could be equal to 1.00. HLTV appear to have missed their calibration by about 0.05 (not much but many players not having red rating while actually performing below average).
How does CS:GO ranking work? ›CS:GO ranking depends on wins and losses in competitive matches directly. If the matches are won, the rating increases, and you get a higher rank. If they are lost, then the rating goes down accordingly, and there is a chance to downgrade the current rank.