FISSURE CS2 Esports Tournament

Publication date: 19 Jun 2025

FISSURE CS2 tournament is an international tournament cycle for Counter-Strike 2. It debuted in 2024 and quickly attracted attention from the esports community. The tournament runs through multiple stages throughout the year. Furthermore, it brings together teams from Europe, CIS, Asia, and other regions. Additionally, the organizer is the similarly named company FISSURE. Moreover, the event attracts not only players and fans but also bettors, analysts, and media.

Official tournament website

FISSURE 2025 / Where and When

The FISSURE CS2 tournament consists of several stages in online and offline formats. Each stage is followed by a group stage, a playoff and a final match. The competitions cover teams from different regions.

FISSURE 2025 Tournament Calendar:

• FISSURE Playground #1

Date: July 15-20

Format: Offline (LAN)

Venue: Belgrade, Serbia

• FISSURE Playground #2

Date: September 9-21

Format: Offline (LAN)

Venue: Belgrade, Serbia

There is no official information about the Grand Final yet.

All stages are accompanied by a broadcast on FISSURE’s Twitch channel and on YouTube.

Tournament Format

• Group stage: Teams are divided into groups and play in the bo1 and bo3 format.
• Playoffs: The best-performing participants advance to a single-elimination bracket.
• Final: A Bo5 match determining the winner of the stage.
• Grand Final: Teams with the highest cumulative points throughout the year compete for the championship.
  

Participants and Favorites

Teams Regularly Participating in the Tournament Include:

• Eternal Fire: The strongest Turkish roster, champions of FISSURE Spring 2024.
• Sangal Esports: An experienced team with victories in online tournaments.
• 9INE: Polish collective known for their aggressive tactics.
• FORZE: Consistent performances in CIS qualifiers.
• Guild Eagles: Representatives from Kosovo, frequent finalists in tournament stages.

Additionally, in 2025, participation from invited teams ranked in the HLTV top-30 is anticipated. 

Tournament History

The FISSURE series was launched in 2024 and has already had several successful milestones:

The hallmark of FISSURE is its consistent staging and focus on emerging regions, making it an integral part of esports development.

FISSURE CS2 tournament 2026

FISSURE 2026 will continue with the same format. Locations and dates for the stages will be announced closer to the end of 2025. Organizers have confirmed that the series will become annual and expand the geographical reach of LAN tournaments.

Keep an eye on the dates of esports competitions and other events in our Sporting Events Calendar.