The group stage has concluded, and now, only eight teams continue in the battle for the PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 trophy and a part of $1.25 million total prize pool. Giants like Aurora and Liquid enter as favorites, but several dark horses are ready to shake up the bracket. Here we will break down the playoff stage format, schedule, and share our opinion on favorites & underdogs at this stage.
Contents
- 1 PGL Masters Bucharest Tournament Format
- 2 Playoff Stage Teams, Favorites & Underdogs
- 3 Favorites: Aurora, Liquid, and HEROIC
- 4 Dark Horse: Legacy
- 5 Underdogs on the Rise
- 6 PGL Masters Bucharest Playoff Stage Schedule
- 7 October 31
- 8 November 1
- 9 How to Watch PGL Masters Bucharest
- 10 Closing Thoughts: The Battle for Bucharest Begins
PGL Masters Bucharest Tournament Format
- Single-Elimination bracket
- All matches (excl. Grand Final) are Bo3
- Grand Final is Bo5
Playoff Stage Teams, Favorites & Underdogs
| Team Liquid | Aurora |
| HEROIC | Legacy |
| GamerLegion | SAW |
| paiN | B8 |
Favorites: Aurora, Liquid, and HEROIC
Aurora and Liquid come into the playoffs as the most experienced squads, both boasting deep runs at major tournaments earlier this year. HEROIC joins them as a close third favorite after matching Liquid’s result at the CS Asia Championship 2025.
Dark Horse: Legacy
Despite lifting the CS Asia Championship 2025 trophy, Legacy still needs to prove its ability to stay consistent at this level. They’re capable of an upset if they maintain their recent form and perform at their best.
Underdogs on the Rise
The remaining teams enter as underdogs, eager to make their mark. With less big-stage experience, nerves could be their biggest enemy—but a single upset could rewrite the narrative.
PGL Masters Bucharest Playoff Stage Schedule
October 31
- HEROIC vs. GamerLegion and B8 vs. Aurora starting at 10:00 CET
- paiN vs. Legacy and Liquid vs. SAW starting at 13:00 CET
- Semi-final #1 (the winner of HEROIC vs. GamerLegion against the winner of B8 vs. Aurora) starting at 16:00 CET
- Semi-final #1 (the winner of paiN vs. Legacy against the winner of Liquid vs. SAW) starting at 19:00 CET
November 1
- 3rd place decider match starting at 10:00 CET
- The Grand Final starts at 13:00 CET!
How to Watch PGL Masters Bucharest
The PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 will be streamed live for viewers worldwide. You can enjoy every thrilling moment at home, work, or on the go.
There will be official Twitch, YouTube, and K1CK streams:
- PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 Official Primary Twitch Stream
- PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 Official YouTube Stream
- PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 Official Primary K1CK Stream
- PGL Masters 2025 Official Secondary Twitch Stream
- PGL Masters 2025 Official Secondary K1CK Stream
Closing Thoughts: The Battle for Bucharest Begins
The PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 playoffs promise thrilling CS2 action, featuring experienced teams like Liquid and Aurora, as well as dark horses ready to rise, where every round could change the winner. No matter who claims the trophy, this playoff stage is set to deliver the best of what Counter-Strike has to offer.
Our first prediction is already live. Check out our full breakdown of the opening quarter-final between Liquid and SAW.
