With the Esports World Cup 2025 being just around the corner, Counter-Strike 2 fans from throughout the world are eagerly looking forward to seeing their favorite CS2 teams battle it out for a shot at the prestigious trophy.
For the uninitiated, the upcoming EWC 2025 is set to feature separate tournaments for 21 prominent esports titles, with CS2 being one of the highlights. Featuring a total prize pool of $1,250,000 USD, the CS2 Esports World Cup 2025 is certain to feature high-stakes competition among the best teams in the world, with the winner walking away with a whopping $500,000 USD.
In this article, we’ll take a look at everything you need to know about the CS2 Esports World Cup 2025, including its participating teams, schedule, and where you can watch the event live.
CS2 Esports World Cup 2025 Teams
The CS2 Esports World Cup 2025 will feature sixteen elite teams from throughout the globe, with fifteen of them being picked as per the June 2025 Valve Regional Standings. The last slot is reserved for the winners of the Asian Champions League 2025.
Here’s the list of teams participating in the CS2 Esports World Cup 2025:
- Team Vitality
- MOUZ
- Team Spirit
- Team Falcons
- The MongolZ
- Aurora Gaming
- G2 Esports
- Natus Vincere
- GamerLegion
- FaZe Clan
- Astralis
- 3DMAX
- HEROIC
- Team Liquid
- Virtus.pro
- TYLOO
CS2 Esports World Cup 2025 Schedule
The detailed schedule of the CS2 Esports World Cup 2025 has not been revealed at the time of writing. However, the event is set to kick off on August 20, 2025, and will run for five days before a winner is crowned on August 24th. The playoff games will take place in a single-elimination format.
Where To Watch CS2 Esports World Cup 2025
Fans looking to watch the CS2 Esports World Cup 2025 live can do so by tuning into the official streams of the event on Twitch or YouTube.