In 2025, the world of esports will once again have another tournament called Thunderpick World Championship, which promises to be an exciting event in the world of Counter-Strike. The championship will return with a revamped structure and the familiar $1,000,000 prize pool, which is sure to attract the attention of fans and professional teams alike. This tournament is not only interesting for its generous prize pool, but also for the opportunity for new teams to prove themselves on the international stage through the qualifying stages.
Championship History
The Thunderpick World Championship debuted in 2023, and its popularity has only grown since then. The first winner of the tournament was FaZe, who won the title and the $250,000 grand prize. Since then, the tournament has become an annual event, attracting top teams and giving fans unforgettable moments. In 2024, the tournament structure was redesigned and in 2025, the organizers kept it with some improvements, which confirms the serious intentions to continue developing this championship.
Details and format
The 2025 Thunderpick World Championship will feature six online series in Europe, North America and South America, each allowing teams to qualify for a closed qualifier. These series will begin in April and conclude in August, giving teams the opportunity to showcase their skills in different regions.
The winners of each series will earn a spot in the indoor qualifier where they will meet 10 invited teams. From this tournament, the top four teams will advance to the finals, which will take place in October, where they will be joined by four more teams who received a direct invitation through Valve's rankings.
Tournament schedule:
- European Series 1: April 30-May 5
- North American Series 1: May 11-16
- South American Series 1: July 2-7
- South American Series 2: July 15-20
- North America Series 2: July 23-28
- Europe Series 2: August 12-17
- Closed Qualifiers: September 9-11
- Finals: October 15-19
Each regional series will feature 16 teams, with $25,000 at stake in each qualifier. The finals, on the other hand, will offer a huge prize pool of $850,000, where the winner will receive half of that amount.
Conclusion
Thunderpick World Championship 2025 will not just be another tournament, but an opportunity for teams from all over the world to showcase their best skills and compete for an impressive prize pool. The championship also helps to grow the esports scene by providing a platform for new and ambitious teams, as well as strengthening the position of established teams.
Source: HLTV
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