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FISSURE Playground #2: Everything You Need to Know

FISSURE Playground #2: Everything You Need to Know

Counter-Strike 2

Kaustavmani Choudhury

8 Sep, 2025, 15:33

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Last updated: 8 Sep, 2025, 15:36

After G2 Esports stunned the Counter-Strike world by upsetting Team Vitality at Wembley Arena, the action now shifts to Belgrade. The FISSURE Playground #2 will see 16 of the world’s best CS2 teams battle inside the Belgrade Arena from September 12–21, 2025, with $1,250,000 on the line.

Tournament Format

  • The event begins with a 16-team Swiss Stage (September 12–17), where every matchup will be a Bo3.
    • The top eight teams will move forward to the playoffs.
  • The Playoffs (September 19–21) will be played in a single-elimination format.
    • The quarterfinals and semifinals will be Bo3.
    • The grand final will be a Bo5 to crown the champions.

Swiss Stage Schedule

Fans should prepare for five intense rounds of Swiss competition.

  • Round 1: September 12–13 (10 am CET / 1 am PT start)
  • Round 2: September 14 (10 am CET / 1 am PT start)
  • Round 3: September 15 (10 am CET / 1 am PT start)
  • Round 4: September 16 (11 am CET / 2 am PT start)
  • Round 5: September 17 (11 am CET / 2 am PT start)

Every match will be crucial, as three wins secure playoff qualification, while three losses send teams home.

Round 1 Opening Matches

The Swiss Stage will kick off with some intense clashes:

September 12

September 13

Where to Watch

Fans can catch all the Swiss Stage action across two official Kick channels, FISSURE A and FISSURE B. Additionally, there will be secondary language broadcasts:

With elite rosters, a packed arena, and big prizes on the line, FISSURE Playground #2 promises to be one of the more exciting events of the 2025 CS2 circuit.

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