Stage 2 of the ESL Pro League Season 21 is set to begin on Friday, March 7, 2025, with thrilling matches lined up between Valve’s top-ranked teams and the qualifiers from Stage 1. The exact match times remain undisclosed, but fans can anticipate high-stakes CS2 action in best-of-three clashes.
Opening Round:
Here’s the lineup for the opening matches: (Updated schedule)
10.30 CET: Spirit vs TYLOO
Spirit looks to assert dominance, while TYLOO aims for a major upset.
10.30 CET: Vitality vs MIBR
Vitality enters as favorites, but MIBR seeks a surprise victory.
13.00 CET: The MongolZ vs GamerLegion
Expect an exciting clash of strategies between these evenly matched teams.
13.00 CET: Eternal Fire vs 3DMAX
Eternal Fire eyes victory, but 3DMAX looks ready to surprise.
15.30 CET: MOUZ vs FURIA
A tactical showdown as MOUZ battles FURIA’s aggressive playstyle.
15.30 CET: Natus Vincere vs SAW
SAW faces a tough challenge against NAVI’s elite roster.
18.00 CET: G2 vs paiN
G2 aims to advance comfortably, though paiN’s energy poses a threat.
18.00 CET: Falcons vs Liquid
Liquid, the heavy favorites, face Falcons looking to cause an upset.
Stage 2 promises excitement and intense battles as teams aim for glory in the ESL Pro League Season 21.
Live stream:
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Stream B:
ESL Pro League Season 21
Stage 2
- 16 teams compete in a Swiss System format
- All matches are Best-of-3 (Bo3)
- Top 8 teams advance to Playoffs
Playoffs
- Single-Elimination bracket
- Quarterfinals & Semifinals: Best-of-3 (Bo3)
- Grand Final: Best-of-5 (Bo5)
Prize Pool Distribution
A total of $1,000,000 is up for grabs at ESL Pro League Season 21. Here’s how the prize money will be split:
- 1st place – $100,000 (+ club share: $150,000)
- 2nd place – $50,000 (+ club share: $75,000)
- 3rd-4th place – $25,000 (+ club share: $55,000)
- 5th-8th place – $18,000 (+ club share: $40,000)
- 9th-11th place – $13,500 (+ club share: $25,000)
- 12th-14th place – $10,500 (+ club share: $10,000)
- 15th-16th place – $8,500
