The global Counter-Strike 2 scene ignites once again as the 2026 Thunderpick World Championship brings together the world’s most elite teams for a battle of precision, strategy, and raw firepower with a prize pool of $500,000.

Tournament Format

Group Stage will be played in a Two double-elemination format (GSL) and all matches are best-of-three series format.

Playoffs will be played in a Single-Elimination bracket and all matches are best-of-three series format except for the Grand Finals which is best-of-five series.