G2 Esports and Team Liquid will participate in PGL Bucharest 2025, scheduled for April 5–13. Both organizations previously skipped the recent Cluj-Napoca tournament due to disagreements over prize pool distribution, but a newly introduced 50-50 prize revenue split has led to their return, reflecting increased confidence in PGL’s approach.

G2 Esports enter the event as strong contenders for the title. Team Liquid, bolstered by strategic adjustments and renewed motivation, are equally anticipated to perform strongly in Bucharest.

FURIA joins elite group of competitors

Joining G2 and Liquid is Brazil’s top team, FURIA, recognized for their aggressive gameplay and tactical unpredictability. Their presence adds significant international flair and competitive depth, promising challenging matches against established European and North American squads.

Notable teams and regional qualifiers announced

The full confirmed list of teams for PGL Bucharest 2025 includes:

• G2 Esports
• 🌎 Team Liquid
• FURIA Esports
• Astralis
• FaZe Clan
• Eternal Fire
• The MongolZ
• Virtus.pro
• Falcons
• GamerLegion
• paiN
• 3DMAX
• Europe Closed Qualifier Winner
• 🌎 North America Closed Qualifier Winner
• 🌎 South America Closed Qualifier Winner
• 🌏 MESA Asian Masters ’25

Four additional slots will be determined through regional qualifiers.

Prominent teams missing: NAVI, Vitality, Spirit, and reigning PGL champions MOUZ

Despite the tournament’s prestige and improved revenue model, significant organizations have again declined invitations from PGL. Natus Vincere (NAVI), Team Vitality, Team Spirit, and the reigning Cluj-Napoca champions, MOUZ, will not attend. These absences notably reshape competitive expectations and create strategic opportunities for invited teams, potentially paving the way for new champions to rise.

Competitive landscape and predictions

Considering the confirmed teams and notable absences, G2 Esports and Team Liquid are among top favorites to claim the championship. FURIA and FaZe Clan are strong contenders capable of disrupting expectations, while Astralis and Virtus.pro also hold credible chances to compete at the highest level.

The absence of NAVI, Vitality, Spirit, and MOUZ opens strategic opportunities, enabling attending teams to seize crucial victories on the international stage.

You can see the tournament calendar for 2025 here.