During the PGL Cluj-Napoca Counter-Strike tournament, spectators showed incredible support for all teams. Their enthusiasm did not go unnoticed, and discussions on Reddit have already dubbed the Romanian audience as one of the best in CS history.

Fans in Cluj-Napoca stand out not just for their volume but for their impartiality. They support all teams equally, creating an atmosphere of true celebration. This contrasts with some previous tournaments where the audience openly cheered only for their favorites, ignoring or even booing opponents.

Tournament Venue and Fans

PGL once again chose Romania to host a major Counter-Strike tournament. Cluj-Napoca had already hosted a Major in 2015, but back then, the audience was not as praised. This time the venue proved to be perfect: convenient arenas, successful organization, and the incredible energy of the fans. User stefanalf noted, “they are really good, and I think it's much easier to engage fans when the arena has comfortable seating.”

On Reddit, CS fans unanimously praise the audience in Cluj-Napoca. illustri0us1 shared his opinion:

One of the best crowds I've seen in CS. They cheer for good games, respect all opponents. It's perfect when the crowd is so neutral.

illustri0us1

User evermythic also highlighted the impartiality of the spectators:

No negative bias, just a loud and cool crowd. W

evermythic

Some commentators immediately compared the Romanian audience to the Brazilian one. bauess wrote, “Better than the Brazilian crowd,” to which tsunx4 replied, “Any crowd is better than the Brazilian.”

User tarangk also shared his impressions:

100% amazing audience, they are impartial and cheer for any team. The energy is also top-notch. The next PGL tournament will also be in Romania, so I hope we’ll get the same experience

tarangk

Commentator Scrawny expressed his admiration on social network X as well:

From the taunting to the cheers, it's really been a celebration of Counter-Strike with this crowd. We can't always joke around - but everyone is engaged here. Funny signs, Romanian memes, etc. PGL made a great decision bringing CS back to Cluj.

Scrawny

The next PGL tournament in Romania was announced well before the event in Cluj-Napoca, but expectations might be even higher now. After such enthusiastic feedback from the audience, the tournament in Bucharest will be a crucial test: will the fans manage to maintain the same atmosphere and prove that Romania can become one of the prime locations for Counter-Strike tournaments?