The PGL Bucharest 2025 Counter-Strike 2 tournament has reached its climactic playoff stage, following a group phase replete with unexpected outcomes. Notably, top-tier teams such as Astralis, Team Liquid, and The MongolZ have been eliminated, while underdog squads like 3DMAX and GamerLegion have advanced, setting the stage for a thrilling conclusion to the event.

Playoff Bracket Overview

The playoff bracket features a single-elimination format, with all matches, except the Grand Final, played as Best-of-3 series. The Grand Final will be a Best-of-5 showdown. The quarterfinal matchups today (Friday) are as follows:

• GamerLegion vs. Team Falcons at 09:00 CEST
• 3DMAX vs. FaZe Clan at 12:00 CEST
• Complexity vs. Aurora Gaming at 15:00 CEST
• G2 Esports vs. Virtus.pro at 18.00 CEST

The tournament’s prize pool totals $1,250,000, with $625,000 allocated to the teams. The distribution is as follows:

• 1st Place: $200,000
• 2nd Place: $93,750
• 3rd Place: $75,000
• 4th Place: $43,750
• 5th–8th Places: $31,250 each
• 9th–11th Places: $15,625 each
• 12th–14th Places: $9,375 each
• 15th–16th Places: $6,250 each

Quarterfinal Match Previews

GamerLegion vs. Team Falcons

GamerLegion enters the playoffs with momentum, having secured a 3-1 record in the group stage. Their disciplined playstyle and strategic adaptability have been key to their success. Team Falcons, despite a shaky start, managed to clinch a playoff spot, showcasing resilience and individual prowess. This matchup is a repeat of the group stage, where GamerLegion won 13-2, 13-1! Will there be a little more fight in Falcons today?

3DMAX vs. FaZe Clan

3DMAX’s journey to the playoffs has been marked by tenacity and surprise victories winning all three matches 2-1. Their aggressive tactics have caught opponents off guard. FaZe Clan, a seasoned team with a history of strong performances, will rely on their experience and individual skill to counter 3DMAX’s unpredictability.

Complexity vs. Aurora Gaming

Complexity has demonstrated consistency and teamwork throughout the tournament winning against FaZe, FURIA, and Falcons. Their coordinated plays and map control have been commendable. Aurora Gaming (formerly know as Eternal Fire), continues their 2025 deep runs, as the Turkish side has reached another playoff. This could be a very interesting matchup.

G2 Esports vs. Virtus.pro

G2 Esports, led by the prodigious m0NESY, has been a dominant presence, blending youthful energy with strategic acumen. With rumors linking the Russian AWP’er with a move to Falcons, G2 has suddenly started to perform winning all their three matches in Bucharest so far. All that will be forgotten though, if they falter against VP.

Livestream:

You can see all the matches in the video below.