PGL Major Copenhagen
Betting on PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 | Odds | Favorite Teams
Witness history in the making! The PGL Major Copenhagen event will mark the first Major tournament for Counter-Strike 2, following the release of the latest installment in the Counter-Strike series in late 2023.
The first Counter-Strike Major of 2024 will begin on March 17 with two weeks of professional CS2 gameplay that will have you on the edge of your seats. The event's Playoff Stage will be hosted at the 16,000-capacity Royal Arena in the heart of Denmark as 24 of the best CS2 teams vie for the $1.25M prize pool and glory.
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Here's everything you need to know about PGL Major Copenhagen, including the format, all 24 competing teams, our expert betting tips, and our favorite teams to win.
PGL Major Copenhagen 2024: Teams
The PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen is one of the biggest events on the esports calendar for 2024. It boasts a whopping 24 teams competing, all of whom fought tooth and nail through regional closed qualifiers and RMR qualifiers. The regions involved include Europe, America, and Asia-Pacific.
16 squads compete in the initial Opening Stage, and the remaining eight are pre-invited to the Elimination Stage based on their official Valve ranking.
Here are the teams competing in PGL Major Copenhagen 2024, including their player rosters.
Opening Stage Invites
- Cloud9: Ax1Le, HObbit, electroNic, Perfecto, Boombl4
- Eternal Fire: XANTARES, Calyx, MAJ3R, Wicadia, woxic
- ENCE: dycha, gla1ve, Goofy, Kylar, hades
- Apeks: nawwk, jkaem, STYKO, CacaNito, sense
- Heroic: TeSeS, sjuush, NertZ, nicoodoz, kyxsan
- 9Pandas: seized, d1Ledez, clax, iDISBALANCE, glowiing
- SAW: MUTiRiS, rmn, ewjerkz, story, arrozdoce
- FURIA Esports: yuurih, arT, KSCERATO, FalleN, chelo
- ECSTATIC: kraghen, Queenix, salazar, Nodios, Patti
- The MongolZ: bLitz, Techno4K, 910, mzinho, Senzu
- Imperial Esports: VINI, HEN1, felps, noway, decenty
- paiN Gaming: biguzera, lux, kauez, nqz, n1ssim
- Lynn Vision Gaming: westmelon, z4kr, Starry, EmiliaQAQ, Jee
- AMKAL Esports: TRAVIS, Forester, Nickelback, Krad, ICY
- KOI: mopoz, dav1g, JUST, adamS, stadodo
- Legacy: coldzera, latto, dumau, NEKIZ, b4rtiN
Elimination Stage Invites
- FaZe Clan: rain, broky, karrigan, ropz, frozen
- Team Spirit: chopper, magixx, zont1x, donk, sh1ro
- Team Vitality: apEX, ZywOo, Spinx, flameZ, mezii
- MOUZ: torzsi, zertioN, siuhy, Jimpphat, Brollan
- Complexity Gaming: JT, floppy, Grim, hallzerk, EliGE
- Virtus.pro: Jame, FL1T, fame, n0rb3r7, mir
- Natus Vincere: b1t, Aleksib, jL, iM, w0nderful
- G2 Esports: huNter-, NiKo, m0NESY, HooXi, nexa
PGL Major Copenhagen 2024: Format
The PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen tournament will consist of three main stages: the Opening Stage, the Elimination Stage, and the Playoffs, detailed as follows:
Opening Stage: March 17 - 20
- Sixteen teams will partake in a Swiss System setup
- Matches for Elimination and Advancement will be best of three (Bo3). All other matches will be best of one (Bo1)
- The top eight teams will progress to the Elimination Stage, while the bottom eight teams will be eliminated
Elimination Stage: March 21 - 24
- The format is exactly the same as the previous Opening Stage
Playoff Stage: March 28 - 31
- Eight teams will compete in a single-elimination bracket
- Every match will be played as best of three (Bo3)
Follow along with the action on our dedicated PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen event overview, where you can see the complete schedule, upcoming games, and the current standings.
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PGL Major Copenhagen Betting Tips & Strategies
Despite being a direct sequel to Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Counter-Strike 2 is still a relatively new game with some differences from the original. As such, some fans and teams are still finding their feet with this new game.
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Counter-Strike 2 relies heavily on a mixture of both teamwork and individual skill. While almost every team in the PGL Major Copenhagen has strong lineups with their talent, the best teams excel in their communication.
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The key to successful CS2 betting and maximizing profits lies in thorough research and ensuring the information you rely on is accurate and up-to-date. Counter-Strike 2 relies heavily on a mixture of both teamwork and individual skill. While almost every team in the PGL Major Copenhagen has strong lineups with their talent, the best teams excel in their communication.
It would help if you considered the following factors: a team's overall rating, recent match history, and roster changes. Specific teams may excel in other areas, like pistol rounds or on particular maps.
Knowledge is Power
We highly recommend going back and watching old streams and VoDs of previous major tournaments. This way, you can learn each team's strengths and weaknesses. In PGL Copenhagen 2024, teams only get one map veto in Bo3 matches, so knowing each team's weaker maps can be profitable going forward.
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Where can I watch PGL Copenhagen 2024?
The entire PGL Major Copenhagen will be broadcast live on Twitch, YouTube, and KICK on all of PGL's relevant channels, including match highlights. A and B streams will also accommodate matches that are happening concurrently in the Opening and Elimination Stages.
What is the prize pool for PGL Copenhagen?
The prize pool for PGL Copenhagen is $1.25M, split between all twenty-four competing teams. The lion's share, $500,00, goes directly into the pockets of the team that wins and emerges the best of the rest.
Who are the favorite teams to win PGL Copenhagen?
Many of the great teams that were active during CS:GO are still active in CS2. FaZe Clan, Team Spirit, and Team Vitality are just three teams to watch coming into PGL Major Copenhagen 2024. Pay attention to the ESL World Ranking and HLTV World Rankings to see who the best teams in the world are currently.
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