Enjoying the Summer Break: Counter-Strike Tournaments to Watch

Enjoying the Summer Break: Counter-Strike Tournaments to Watch

Andre Guaraldo

20 May, 2023, 15:02

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Last updated: 11 Apr, 2025, 23:15

While the tier one Counter-Strike scene is taking a break, there are still exciting tournaments and matches happening during the summer player break.

Don't worry, you won't miss out on the action!

The BLAST Premier Spring Final has just concluded, signaling the start of a month-long player break for the top professional teams.

However, you can mark your calendars for the return of elite competitive CS with the BLAST Premier Fall Groups in Copenhagen, starting on July 13.

Summer break: watch to watch in CSGO
Summer break: watch to watch in CSGO while tier 1 events are on summer break

In the meantime, why not watch some upcoming talent from each region?

Although the best teams and tournaments are on hiatus, there are still plenty of opportunities to watch professional CS worldwide, both on LAN and in online events.

This break presents an excellent chance to discover upcoming talents and familiarize yourself with teams set to compete in tier one competitions like the ESL Pro League in the near future.

Let's dive into some of the exciting events you can watch during this summer player break:

  1. Svenska Elitserien Spring 2023 Finals (LAN): , lesser-known Swedish talent will gather in Jönköping, Sweden, competing for a prize pool of $22,406. Keep an eye on PROSPECTS and Young Ninjas, two exciting academy squads and their talent pool.
  2. Master League Portugal XI Finals (LAN): Taking place in Guimarães, Portugal, this event features top Portuguese teams battling for regional dominance. Keep an eye on SAW, currently ranked #32 in the world.
  3. Perfect World Arena Premier League (Online): watch the upcoming Pro League attendees, Rare Atom, and Lynn Vision, as they compete in this online league taking place in Asia.
  4. CBCS Season 1 (Online): Watch sub-top South American squads like Sharks battle it out in the CBCS Season 1.
  5. FiReLEAGUE (Online): follow FiReLEAGUE, where Ignacio "⁠meyern⁠" Meyer's team BESTIA will be one of the premier names to watch.
  6. LEON TEAMPLAY Season 1 (Online): Catch upcoming squads outside the top 50 of the world rankings, such as ENCE Academy and Ignis Serpens, as they compete against each other in LEON TEAMPLAY Season 1.

For those seeking a more relaxed experience during the player break, don't miss the 1xBet GOAT League Summer VACation: This event features teams composed of professionals from the men's and women's scenes, streamers, coaches, and talent members.

Christopher "⁠GeT_RiGhT⁠" Alesund and Olof "⁠olofmeister⁠" Kajbjer are among the big names putting together teams to compete.

Lastly, keep an eye out for the potential release of CS2 during the player break. Although details on the exact timing of the release are still scarce, it has been rumored to launch in the summer of 2023.

Don't miss out on the exciting tournaments happening during the summer player break:

Europe

  • LEON TEAMPLAY Season 1;
  • Svenska Elitserien Spring Finals (LAN);
  • Master League Portugal Finals (LAN);
  • 1xBet GOAT League Summer VACation;

Asia

  • Perfect World Arena Premier League;

South America

  • CBCS Season 1;
  • FiReLEAGUE Argentina;

Get ready for thrilling matches and stay up to date with the latest in the Counter-Strike world during the summer player break. Enjoy the action and keep following Strafe for more information!

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