FISSURE Playground 2 is an S-tier CS2 tournament with a massive $1.25 million prize pool — split into $500,000 for players and $750,000 for the clubs. While the world’s #1 team, Vitality, won’t be competing this time, fans can still expect a stacked lineup featuring elite squads like G2, TheMongolZ, and more.
Fresh off their victory at BLAST London, G2 enters as the top favorite, looking to lift back-to-back trophies. But they’ll need to bring the same championship mentality if they want to dominate again.
Contents
- 1 FISSURE Playground 2 Tournament Format
- 2 Swiss Stage (September 12 – September 17):
- 3 Playoffs (September 19 – September 21):
- 4 FISSURE Playground 2 Teams
- 5 Favorites and Underdogs of FISSURE Playground 2
- 6 Top Contenders
- 7 Dark Horses
- 8 Underdogs
- 9 How to Watch FISSURE Playground 2
- 10 FISSURE Playground 2 On Its Way!
FISSURE Playground 2 Tournament Format
Swiss Stage (September 12 – September 17):
- 16 Team Swiss System Format
- All matches are Bo3
- Top 8 teams proceed to Main Event
Playoffs (September 19 – September 21):
- Single-Elimination bracket
- The Quarterfinals & Semifinals are Bo3
- The Grand Final is Bo5
FISSURE Playground 2 Teams
| Team | World Rank |
|---|---|
| TheMongolZ | 2 |
| G2 | 5 |
| Aurora | 6 |
| FURIA | 7 |
| Falcons | 8 |
| FaZe | 10 |
| 3DMAX | 11 |
| paiN | 12 |
| Astralis | 13 |
| TYLOO | 14 |
| GamerLegion | 15 |
| Liquid | 16 |
| HEROIC | 17 |
| Lynn Vision | 18 |
| Virtus.pro | 20 |
| Legacy | 22 |
Favorites and Underdogs of FISSURE Playground 2
Top Contenders
- G2
- TheMongolZ
G2 – The reigning BLAST London champions. They proved they can beat anyone on the biggest stage, and if they replicate that form, they’re the team to beat.
TheMongolZ – Winners of the Esports World Cup 2025, where they stunned Vitality and Aurora. Their momentum makes them one of the scariest squads in the tournament.
Dark Horses
- Falcons
- FaZe
- Aurora
- Liquid
- Astralis
These teams have all tasted success at the highest level. They have all the talent and experience to win, but their recent results tell us that they lack the consistency needed to reach that elite level. If they find their rhythm, though, any one of them could cause major upsets.
Underdogs
The remaining teams sit a tier below in terms of experience, results, and ranking. Some lack consistency, others lack big-stage experience — and that’s often the deciding factor in tournaments of this scale. Still, underdogs can always surprise, especially in Bo3 formats.
How to Watch FISSURE Playground 2
You can watch all the matches live on these FISSURE streaming channels on different platforms:
FISSURE Playground 2 On Its Way!
With $1.25 million on the line, the stage is set for one of the most exciting CS2 tournaments of the year. G2 will try to cement their dominance, TheMongolZ are hungry to prove their world championship run was no fluke, and the dark horses are ready to break through and steal the trophy. From underdog surprises to potential dynasties in the making, FISSURE Playground 2 promises unforgettable storylines and world-class Counter-Strike 2.
Stay tuned for our playoff match predictions on the CS2 prediction page once the bracket is set!
