The Counter-Strike Major Begins Today

May 9, 2022

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It all goes down in Antwerp

May 9 is the beginning of the $1,000,000 Counter-Strike Major in Antwerp, Belgium.

Our team has arrived and is getting ready to face off IHC in the opening match at 14:30 CEST.

Martin 'trace' Heldt, Coach:

- For me, and two of our players, this is our first Major. It is truly something special to participate in the world’s biggest Counter-Strike tournament where every Counter-Strike fan is watching. And with Astralis’ history of being the most winning team ever in history the expectations are high.

We are constantly improving and become a stronger team match for match. This is going to be an unforgettable experience, Martin 'trace' Heldt

- The dream would be to reach playoffs and give back to the so ever-deserving fans. Everything can happen at a Major. We are constantly improving and become a stronger team match for match. This is going to be an unforgettable experience.

The so-called Challenger Stage where Astralis' journey begins runs a Swiss format similar to that of the RMR. You need 3 wins to advance, 3 losses to get eliminated. Since you can only play against teams with the same win/loss ratio as yourself, no other future opponents are known at the moment but will of course be updated as we go here on the site.

Boss fight. #PGLMajor pic.twitter.com/NfXUeZBIAh
— ASTRALIS @ PGL MAJOR (@AstralisCS) May 9, 2022

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The so-called Challenger Stage where Astralis' journey begins runs a Swiss format similar to that of the RMR. You need 3 wins to advance, 3 losses to get eliminated. Since you can only play against teams with the same win/loss ratio as yourself, no other future opponents are known at the moment but will of course be updated as we go here on the site

Format, Challenger Stage, May 9 - 12