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PGL Astana 2025 - Tournament Preview & Guide
- PGL Astana 2025 is set to begin on Saturday, May 10, 2025
- 16 Counter-Strike 2 teams vie for the largest slice of the $1,250,000 prize pool
- Team Spirit are expected to dominate
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With a mouth-watering $1,250,000 prize pool, PGL Astana 2025 is shaping up to be one of the season’s biggest and most exciting Counter-Strike 2 tournaments.
- When Does PGL Astana 2025 Start?
- PGL Astana 2025 Format
- PGL Astana 2025 Teams
- What is the PGL Astana 2025 Prize Pool?
- PGL Astana 2025 Betting Odds
- Where to Watch PGL Astana 2025?
- Where To Bet on PGL Astana 2025?
Set to kick off on Saturday, May 10, PGL Astana 2025 will feature 16 of the world’s best Counter-Strike 2 teams, who will vie for the lion’s share of the $1.25 million prize pool and the coveted trophy.
Preceding Intel Extreme Masters Dallas, PGL Astana 2025 is the second-to-last big event before the Austin Major and an event with many exciting storylines – as Astralis debut a new in-game leader, G2 Esports adapt to a new life without m0NESY, and NiP make an appearance in their first big event of 2025.
As one of the more competitive events of the year, PGL Astana 2025 is a tournament no esports fan should miss!
When Does PGL Astana 2025 Start?
PGL Astana 2025 is set to kick off on May 10, with the first eight series of the group stage.
The tournament will run for one week and culminate on Sunday, May 18, when the top two teams meet in the grand finals.
PGL Astana 2025 Format
PGL Astana 2025 will play out in two stages – the group stage and the playoffs.
For the group stage, a Swiss-style format group will be in place, where all 16 teams will battle it out in best-of-three (BO3) series.
The eight teams that secure three wins will advance to the playoffs, while the eight teams that lose three series will be eliminated from the event.
Playoffs are single-elimination with all games, except for the grand finals, played as best-of-three (BO3). The grand final will be best-of-five (BO5).
Group Stage
- Swiss Style group
- 16 Counter-Strike 2 teams
- Best-of-three (BO3) games
- The top eight teams advance to the playoffs
Playoffs
- Eight Counter-Strike 2 teams
- Single-elimination bracket
- Best-of-five (BO5) grand final
- All other games are best-of-three (BO3)
PGL Astana 2025 Teams
PGL Astana 2025 will welcome 16 Counter-Strike 2 teams, including some of the highest-rated squads in the world, such as Team Spirit, MonoglZ, Aurora Gaming, G2 Esports, and Natus Vincere.
Of the 16 participating teams, 12 have received invites based on their Valve Regional Standings (VRS) position.
The remaining four slots were filled in by squads who fought through regional qualifiers in Europe, Asia, and South and North America.
- Team Spirit – VRS Invite
- The MongolZ – VRS Invite
- Aurora Gaming – VRS Invite
- G2 Esports– VRS Invite
- Natus Vincere – VRS Invite
- Astralis – VRS Invite
- paiN Gaming – VRS Invite
- Virtus.pro – VRS Invite
- GamerLegion – VRS Invite
- FURIA – VRS Invite
- BIG – VRS Invite
- MIBR – VRS Invite
- Ninjas in Pyjamas – EU Qualifiers
- M80 – NA Qualifiers
- ODDIK – SA Qualifiers
- HOTU – Asia Qualifiers
What is the PGL Astana 2025 Prize Pool?
PGL Astana 2025 has a $1,250,000 prize pool, divided among all 16 participants. The champions will take home almost a third of the total pot, while the bottom two teams will receive a $12,500 consolation prize.
- Champions - $400,000
- Runners-up - $187,500
- 3rd-place - $150,000
- 4th-place - $87,500
- 5th-8th-place - $62,500
- 9th-11th-place - $31,250
- 12th-14th-place - $18,750
- 15th-16th-place - $12,500
PGL Astana 2025 Betting Odds
PGL Astana 2025 outright markets are available on all of the best esports betting sites, and according to the recent offer, there are a few teams that are expected to compete for the title.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Team Spirit | 2.25 |
| The MongolZ | 4.00 |
| Natus Vincere | 5.50 |
| Aurora Gaming | 5.50 |
| G2 Esports | 11.00 |
| GamerLegion | 14.00 |
| Virtus.pro | 21.00 |
| Astralis | 26.00 |
| FURIA | 41.00 |
| paiN Gaming | 51.00 |
| MIBR | 51.00 |
| Ninjas in Pyjamas | 76.00 |
| M80 | 101.00 |
| BIG | 101.00 |
| ODDIK | 251.00 |
| HOTU | 501.00 |
Team Spirit (2.25), who have been living in Team Vitality’s shadow this season, enter the event as the main favourites, expected to wake up from their slumber and collect their second S-Tier trophy of the year.
Sitting close behind are The MongolZ (4.00), who have proven time and time again never to be underestimated, while Aurora Gaming and Natus Vincere sit in third, tied at 5.50.
These are the only four teams priced at single digits to win PGL Astana 2025, with G2 Esports (11.00) holding a tag of underdogs following the departure of their two star players, NiKo and m0NESY who both joined Team Falcons.
Like GamerLegion (14.00), Virtus.pro (21.00), and Astralis (26.00), G2 Esports are not expected to compete for top spots; however, they remain in the mix for a deep run.
The rest of the teams attending PGL Astana 2025 are expected to struggle, having shown little to nothing this season. The four teams that made it to PGL Astana 2025 through qualifiers and BIG are all priced at 76.00 or over.
Where to Watch PGL Astana 2025?
Live streams for PGL Astana 2025 can be found via the official PGL channels on streaming platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, and Kick. Esports fans can also watch the games live via live streaming services offered by Stake and other top betting sites.
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- Visit Stake > navigate to the esports markets > select the games when live
- Follow the action and place in-play PGL Astana 2025 bets
Where To Bet on PGL Astana 2025?
Esports fans can find PGL Astana 2025 betting markets on all of the best betting sites with esports markets. That includes a wide range of traditional bookmakers and crypto betting sites including Stake.
Stake is one of the top options for Counter-Strike 2 bettors, with its extensive market coverage, competitive betting odds, and generous bonuses and promotions, including a welcome bonus with Stake promo code NEWBONUS.
Verdict
Team Spirit are priced as the most likely team to win PGL Astana 2025, which makes a lot of sense. While they’ve managed to win just one tournament this season, Spirit have the talent to compete for major trophies and with the absence of MOUZ and Vitality, PGL Astana 2025 is the perfect opportunity for them to make it to the top.
However, as appealing as PGL Astana 2025 might seem on the outright markets, Natus Vincere to make the finals is another bet worth a look.
They have not had the most inspiring tournament runs recently, but NaVi have strong showings from earlier this year. Like Spirit, NaVi have been dormant of late, but with many of the top squads out of the picture in Astana, this is a chance fo NaVi to step up and prove they still belong.
However, as appealing as PGL Astana 2025 might seem on the outright markets, Natus Vincere to make the finals is another bet worth a look.
They have not had the most inspiring tournament runs recently, but NaVi have strong showings from earlier this year. Like Spirit, NaVi have been dormant of late, but with many of the top squads out of the picture in Astana, this is a chance fo NaVi to step up and prove they still belong.
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