Each year, the Counter-Strike elite travel across the globe to bring world-class action to fans in different corners of the world.

While Europe and the US often host the biggest tournaments, many wonder if the time has come to expand the scene to new horizons.

But are there countries that deserve a top-tier Counter-Strike event?

Pimp gives his take

Expert and analyst Jacob “Pimp” Winneche has weighed in on the discussion, sharing his personal wish list of dream locations for Tier-1 tournaments.

On his list, the Dane mentions several exotic places such as Mexico and Argentina.

2025 locations and schedule

The 2025 Counter-Strike tournament schedule boasts several exciting destinations, with events already planned in Australia, Kazakhstan, and China.

Of course, the usual suspects—Germany, Poland, and the US—will also host major tournaments, including IEM Cologne, IEM Katowice, and the BLAST.tv Austin Major.

Check out the full schedule and list of locations for 2025 here.