PGL Bucharest 2025: Schedule, Teams, & Standings

The Counter-Strike 2 grind doesn't stop—less than a week after BLAST Open Lisbon, we're diving straight into the chaos of PGL Bucharest 2025, kicking off on April 6, 2025. Sixteen powerhouse teams. One stacked prize pool ($1.25M, to be precise). Who's taking the crown? It's anyone's game—and we're locked in to see who clutches up.

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PGL Bucharest 2025: Format

PGL Bucharest is just around the corner, kicking off with the Group Stage on April 6. It'll be played in a 16-team Swiss System format, where all matches are best-of-three (Bo3).

📊 Here's how the Swiss stage works:

• Round 1: Matchups in the first round are drawn based on the seeding using VRS ranking.
• Round 2: Teams split into High (1–0) and Low (0–1) brackets. Draws are random within groups, no rematches.
• Round 3: Now it's High (2–0), Mid (1–1), and Low (0–2). Win in High = they're through to the Playoffs. Lose in Low = you're out of the event. Mic drop.
• Round 4: 2–1 and 1–2 teams clash. Win in High = you advance. Lose in Low = eliminated.
• Round 5: Teams with 2-2 face off in one last ditch attempt to land in the Playoffs.

Only the top eight teams will advance to the Playoffs, while the rest catch the first plane back home. The Playoffs run from April 11 to 13, played as a single-elimination bracket—every match is do or die.

All Playoff matches are Bo3, except the Grand Final, which will be Bo5. The champion bags a whopping $400K out of the total prize pool.

PGL Bucharest 2025: All Competing Teams

Source: PGL

Despite featuring some high-profile names in the line-up, PGL Bucharest will be missing three top teams: Team Vitality, Team Spirit, and MOUZ, meaning anything could happen! All eyes are on Team Liquid, FaZe Clan, and G2 Esports to make a comeback.

Here's the full list of teams participating at PGL Bucharest 2025:

• G2 Esports
• The MongolZ
• FaZe Clan
• Eternal Fire
• Team Falcons
• Team Liquid
• FURIA
• Virtus.pro
• GamerLegion
• 3DMAX
• Astralis
• paiN Gaming
• Betclic Apogee Esports
• Complexity
• Legacy
• Rare Atom

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PGL Bucharest 2025: Complete Schedule

The pro-Counter-Strike 2 scene is heating up in 2025, with PGL Bucharest just one of many exciting events happening this year.

PGL Bucharest 2025 kicks off on April 6 for seven days, culminating in the exciting Grand Final on April 13. Here's what you need to know:

📅 Match Days: Every day from April 6 to April 13.

⏰ Times: Listed in UTC

🏆 Match Winners: Will be in bold

ICYMI, all PGL Bucharest matches will be live-streamed in English via the official PGL Twitch channels. Primary and secondary streams will be available to accommodate matches happening at the same time.

You can look forward to a star-studded cast of hosts, analysts, and commentators giving their unique insights throughout the tournament, including Janko "YNk" Paunovic, Mohan "launders" Govindasamy, and Richard Lewis.

Round 1 - April 6

• 7:00 AM: TheMongolZ vs. 3DMAX
• 8:00 AM: Virtus.pro vs. Rare Atom
• 10:00 AM: Falcons vs. Complexity
• 10:00 AM: G2 vs. GamerLegion
• 1:00 PM: Eternal Fire vs. paiN
• 1:00 PM: Liquid vs. Legacy
• 4:00 PM: FaZe vs. Astralis
• 4:00 PM: FURIA vs. Apogee

Round 2 (High) - April 7

• 7:00 AM
• 10:00 AM
• 1:00 PM
• 4:00 PM

Round 2 (Low) - April 7

• 7:00 AM
• 10:00 AM
• 1:00 PM
• 4:00 PM

Round 3 (Mid) - April 8

• 7:00 AM
• 7:00 AM
• 10:00 AM
• 10:00 AM

Round 3 (High) - April 8

• 1:00 PM
• 4:00 PM

Round 3 (Low) - April 8

• 1:00 PM
• 4:00 PM

Round 4 (High) - April 9

• 7:00 AM
• 10:00 AM
• 1:00 PM

Round 4 (Low) - April 9

• 7:00 AM
• 10:00 AM
• 1:00 PM

Round 5 - April 10

• 7:00 AM
• 10:00 AM
• 1:00 PM

The exact timings and schedule for the Playoffs is still to be announced, so watch this space!

PGL Bucharest 2025: Standings & Prize Distribution

Final Thoughts

With sixteen pumped up CS2 teams and $1.25M prize pool on the line, PGL Bucharest 2025 is already shaping up to be a world-class event you don't want to miss. From the action-packed Group Stage to the high-stakes Playoffs, every match will be packed with insane plays, gutsy pistol rounds, and unpredictable upsets, offering ample opportunities to win big with your favorite teams.

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❓ FAQs

When does PGL Bucharest 2025 start?

PGL Bucharest 2025 begins on April 6, 2025, and runs through to the Grand Final on April 13.

How many teams are playing at PGL Bucharest 2025?

There are 16 CS2 teams competing in the Group Stage, with only the top 8 advancing to the Playoffs.

Who are the favorites to win PGL Bucharest 2025?

Without Team Vitality, MOUZ, or Team Spirit in the mix, G2 Esports, FaZe Clan, and Team Liquid are among the top contenders to watch.

Can I bet on PGL Bucharest?

Yes! Rivalry offers a variety of betting markets on every match, along with exclusive bonuses, promos, live odds, and betting tournaments throughout the event.

Where can I watch PGL Bucharest 2025?

All matches will be streamed live on PGL's official Twitch channels, including both main and secondary streams for overlapping games.