Counter-Strike 2 Tournoment

DOUBLE-ELIMINATION TOURNAMENT
$1,000–$2,000 GRAND PRIZE!
About this Event

Tournament Overview

• Tournament game: Counter-Strike 2 (CS2)
• Format: Double Elimination
• All matches will be played one at a time on LAN.
• Tournament Start Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026.
• Matches will be played weekly from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
• Match format: Best of 1 (BO1).
• The tournament is expected to last:
• • 8 Teams: Approximately 4 weeks
  • 16 Teams: Approximately 8 weeks
• Matches ran on ly on Wednesdays every week

Team Requirements

• Each team must consist of:
• • 5 starting players
  • Up to 1 substitute player (optional)
• A team may register with only 5 players.
• Players may only be registered on one team.
• Once the tournament begins, roster changes are not permitted unless approved by tournament administration under exceptional circumstances.

Registration

• Registration fee: $178.57 CAD + applicable taxes per team.
• Registration is first come, first served.
• Teams must choose a team name and a team color.

Initial Registration

• The first 8 teams to complete registration and payment will secure a tournament spot.

Waitlist

• After the first 8 teams have registered, all additional teams will be placed on a waitlist.
• Registration will remain open until the waitlist reaches 8 additional teams, for a maximum of 16 registered teams.
• Once 16 total teams have registered (8 confirmed + 8 waitlisted), registration will close.

Tournament Size
If 16 Teams Register

The tournament will be expanded to a 16-team double elimination bracket.

If Fewer Than 16 Teams Register

If registration closes without reaching 16 teams:

• The first 8 registered teams will remain in the tournament.
• Every team that registered after the first 8 will receive a full refund of their registration fee.
• The tournament will proceed with an 8-team bracket.

If Fewer Than 8 Teams Register

If fewer than 8 teams register before the registration deadline:

• The tournament will be postponed and rescheduled for the following month.
• Registered teams may either:
• • Keep their registration for the rescheduled tournament, or
  • Request a full refund.

Match Schedule

• Matches are played weekly from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM.
• Teams should arrive at least 15 minutes before their scheduled match time.
• Tournament organizers will wait a maximum of 10 minutes after the scheduled match start time for missing players.
• After the 10-minute grace period expires, the match will begin regardless of whether all players are present.
• Any missing players will be considered AFK, and the match will continue without them until they join.

Match Rules

• All matches are Best of 1 (BO1).
• The map pool, map selection process, and side selection will follow the current Counter-Strike 2 Premier rules and active Premier map pool at the time of the tournament.
• Tournament administrators reserve the right to resolve any issues that arise during map vetoes or match setup.

Player Equipment

Players may bring their own:

• Mouse
• Keyboard
• Mousepad
• Headset or headphones

Equipment must meet the following requirements:

• If using a wired headset or headphones, it must connect using a single 3.5 mm AUX connector.
• Equipment must not contain or use macros, scripting, rapid-fire functions, quick snap, or any other features that provide an unfair competitive advantage.
• Tournament staff reserve the right to inspect any personal equipment before or during the event.
• Any equipment found to violate these rules may be prohibited from use, and players must use the equipment provided by the tournament if requested.

Substitute Rules

• Teams may register one substitute player.
• The substitute may replace any starting player before the beginning of a match.
• Only players listed on the team's official roster may participate.
• Unregistered players are not permitted to play under any circumstances.

Sportsmanship

All participants are expected to:

• Treat opponents, spectators, and tournament staff with respect.
• Refrain from harassment, abusive language, or unsportsmanlike conduct.
• Follow all instructions provided by tournament organizers.

Tournament organizers may issue warnings, match forfeits, or disqualifications for misconduct.

Cheating

The following are strictly prohibited:

• Cheats, hacks, or scripts.
• Third-party software that provides an unfair competitive advantage.
• Exploiting game bugs.
• Ghosting or receiving outside assistance during a match.

Any player or team found cheating may be immediately disqualified without a refund.

Tournament Administration

Tournament organizers have the final authority regarding:

• Rule interpretations.
• Scheduling.
• Match disputes.
• Player eligibility.
• Technical issues.
• Situations not specifically covered by this rulebook.

All organizer decisions are final.

Refund Policy

Refunds will only be issued in the following situations:

• Waitlisted teams that are not included because the tournament proceeds with only 8 teams.
• The tournament is postponed and a team chooses not to participate in the rescheduled event.
• The tournament is cancelled by the organizers.

No refunds will be issued for teams that voluntarily withdraw after registration unless approved by tournament administration.

Rule Changes

Tournament organizers reserve the right to modify these rules when necessary to ensure fair competition or address unforeseen circumstances. Any rule changes will be communicated to all registered teams before taking effect.

Full Schedule
16-Team Double Elimination — 4 Games Per Week
WEEK 1 — Winners Bracket Round 1

• Game 1: Team 1 vs Team 16
• Game 2: Team 8 vs Team 9
• Game 3: Team 4 vs Team 13
• Game 4: Team 5 vs Team 12

WEEK 2 — Winners Bracket Round 1 / Continued

• Game 5: Team 2 vs Team 15
• Game 6: Team 7 vs Team 10
• Game 7: Team 3 vs Team 14
• Game 8: Team 6 vs Team 11

WEEK 3 — Losers Bracket Round 1

• Game 9: Loser of Game 1 vs Loser of Game 2
• Game 10: Loser of Game 5 vs Loser of Game 6
• Game 11: Loser of Game 7 vs Loser of Game 8
• Game 12: Loser of Game 3 vs Loser of Game 4

WEEK 4 — Winners Bracket Round 2

• Game 13: Winner of Game 1 vs Winner of Game 2
• Game 14: Winner of Game 3 vs Winner of Game 4
• Game 15: Winner of Game 5 vs Winner of Game 6
• Game 16: Winner of Game 7 vs Winner of Game 8

WEEK 5 — Losers Bracket Round 2

• Game 17: Loser of Game 13 vs Winner of Game 12
• Game 18: Loser of Game 14 vs Winner of Game 11
• Game 19: Loser of Game 15 vs Winner of Game 10
• Game 20: Loser of Game 16 vs Winner of Game 9

WEEK 6 — Winners Bracket Semifinals + Losers Bracket
Winners Bracket Semifinals

• Game 21: Winner of Game 13 vs Winner of Game 14
• Game 22: Winner of Game 15 vs Winner of Game 16

Losers Bracket Round 3

• Game 23: Winner of Game 17 vs Winner of Game 18
• Game 24: Winner of Game 19 vs Winner of Game 20

WEEK 7 — Losers Bracket Round 4 + Losers Bracket Round 5

• Game 25: Loser of Game 21 vs Winner of Game 24
• Game 26: Loser of Game 22 vs Winner of Game 23
• Game 27: Winner of Game 21 vs Winner of Game 22 (Winners Bracket Final)
• Game 28: Winner of Game 25 vs Winner of Game 26

The winner of Game 27 becomes the Winners Bracket Champion and remains undefeated.

The loser of Game 27 drops into the Losers Bracket.

The loser of Game 28 is eliminated.

WEEK 8 — The Finals

• Game 29: Loser of Game 27 vs Winner of Game 28 (Losers Bracket Final)

The winner of Game 29 becomes the Losers Bracket Champion.

The loser of Game 29 is eliminated.

🏆 Grand Final

• Game 30: Champion of losers vs Champion of winners

if champion of winners win, that's game and winner gets the 2000 price, if champion of losers win it will be Grand Final Reset.

🔥 Grand Final Reset

Because this is double elimination, the Winners Bracket Champion enters the Grand Final without a loss, while the Losers Bracket Champion already has one loss.

If the Losers Bracket Champion wins Game 30, both teams now have one loss.

Therefore:

• Game 31 — Grand Final Reset: Winner of Game 29 vs Winner of Game 27
• Winner of Game 31 = Tournament Champion!!