From July 15 to 20, 2025, the CS2 competitive calendar resumes with the $1M FISSURE Playground 1. Sixteen international teams will gather in Belgrade, Serbia, to compete for a $1,000,000 prize pool at a pivotal LAN event that marks the start of the post-player-break season.
The tournament will showcase a blend of top-tier contenders, fresh rosters, and promising talent in a format designed to test both consistency and endurance.
Format Overview
The tournament features a hybrid structure that combines group-stage survival with knockout-stage intensity:
- Group Stage: Four groups of four teams
- Structure: Double elimination within each group, all matches best-of-three
- Advancement: Top two teams from each group qualify for the playoffs
- Playoffs: Single elimination, best-of-three
- Grand Final: Best-of-five
Group Distribution
The sixteen teams have been divided into four evenly balanced groups. Each group includes a mix of established names and restructured rosters.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| FURIA | Virtus.pro | HEROIC | Astralis |
| SAW | TYLOO | BIG | MIBR |
| paiN | Rare Atom | 3DMAX | Lynn Vision |
| GamerLegion | Wildcard | Complexity | BetBoom |
FURIA enters as the highest-ranked team in the tournament and the only representative from the current global top 10.
Opening Day Schedule (July 15, 2025)
The tournament begins with a full day of matches across all groups. Each series is best-of-three, and the outcomes will immediately shape the trajectory of the group stage.
| Time (CEST) | Matchup | Group |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | 3DMAX vs. Lynn Vision | Group C |
| 11:00 | GamerLegion vs. Wildcard | Group A |
| 14:00 | paiN vs. Rare Atom | Group A |
| 14:00 | SAW vs. FURIA | Group A |
| 17:00 | Complexity vs. BetBoom | Group C |
| 17:00 | Virtus.pro vs. TYLOO | Group B |
| 20:00 | HEROIC vs. BIG | Group C |
| 20:00 | Astralis vs. MIBR | Group D |
Roster Changes and Debuts
Several teams are entering FISSURE Playground 1 with newly formed lineups, making this event a key moment to evaluate off-season adjustments.
Virtus.pro Introduces Perfecto
Virtus.pro has acquired Ilya “Perfecto” Zalutskiy, a major signing that adds championship experience and strategic versatility to the roster. His arrival marks a new chapter for the team as they aim to regain their status as a title contender.
HEROIC Fields Two Rising Talents
HEROIC is betting on youth, bringing in Gleb “gr1ks” Gazin and Linus “nilo” Bergman to strengthen the lineup. Both players are making their LAN debut with the organization and will be under close scrutiny throughout the event.
Additional Roster Rebuilds
Teams including Wildcard, SAW, GamerLegion, MIBR, and Rare Atom also enter with updated lineups. Each is seeking to establish cohesion quickly in the high-pressure environment of a top-tier international LAN.
Where to Watch
Matches will be broadcast live across multiple platforms, including Twitch and YouTube, with coverage in English and additional language options through regional partners. Official FISSURE channels will also feature pre- and post-match content, interviews, and highlights throughout the tournament.
