PGL to Host First CS:GO Major of 2022 in Belgium
PGL CS:GO Major Antwerp 2022 is the first big CS:GO tournament of the year.
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PGL is all set to host its second CS:GO Major in a row and the first such tournament of 2022, PGL CS:GO MAJOR ANTWERP 2022. The first of the two world championships is scheduled to take place from 9th to 22nd May, featuring a total prize pool of $1 Million USD.
This will be the first time that Belgium will be hosting a CS:GO Major, in the port city of Antwerp. The Playoffs stage of the tournament will be played in front of a live audience, taking place in the Antwerps Sportpaleis arena which has a maximum seating capacity of almost 24,000 spectators.
Belgium's second largest city, Antwerp, will be the fifth consecutive European location that will be hosting a CS:GO Major after Stockholm, Berlin, Katowice, and London. With a second tournament similar in stature reportedly taking place in Rio de Janeiro, it seems North America might have to wait until 2023 to guarantee a Major on its soil.
PGL CS:GO Major Antwerp 2022 - Complete Details
Following the success of the PGL Major Stockholm 2021, which broke multiple records to become the most viewed and subsequently the biggest CS:GO tournament ever in the history of the game, the Romanian tournament organizers have returned once again with the PGL Major Antwerp 2022.
PGL Major Antwerp 2022: Location
The first official Major of 2022 will be taking place in Antwerp, Belgium. This makes it the first such tournament to take place in the country, following in the footsteps of Charleroi Esports that had taken place a few years back in 2019.
For now, the final stage of the tournament is planned to take place in front of a live audience at the Antwerps Sportpaleis arena, which has a maximum capacity of 23,359 spectators and 18,400 seats.
Silviu Stroie - CEO of PGL, believes that fans play a pivotal role in the CS:GO universe, and in order to have the best possible show, players need to feel the energy that a packed arena brings along. He goes on to say that,
We are glad to have the opportunity to bring back the fans and players together for another CS:GO Major. Belgium has an impressive Counter-Strike fanbase, and many legendary players were born in this country. We are ready to offer an incredible experience for the fans inside the arena and the passionate viewers at home.Silviu Stroie, CEO of PGL
Further, Stroie said that they will be keeping a close eye on the global pandemic situation, checking every detail, and incase things take a turn for the worse they are ready to adapt their plans to ensure the safety of everyone involved in this tournament.
PGL Major Antwerp 2022: Schedule
The Antwerp Major is all set to take place from 9th to 22nd May. The nearly two-week-long CS:GO tournament will be crowning the first world champion of the year.
The tournament schedule in more detail will be as follows,
New Challengers Stage: 9th to 12th May, 2022
New Legends Stage: 14th to 17th May, 2022
New Champions Stage: 19th to 22nd May, 2022
PGL Major Antwerp 2022: More Details
Unlike last time, PGL Major Antwerp 2021 will be featuring a total prize pool of $1,000,000 USD, which will be likely divided between the top 16 teams as usual.
However, the broadcast will not be suffering any losses as it becomes only the second Major, after PGL Major Stockholm 2021, to feature a 4K live stream.
Furthermore, PGL has also undertaken the responsibility of hosting the final RMR tournaments, through which the qualifying teams for the Major will be decided.
More details related to the tournament will be released at a later stage, including updates on ticket sales, tournament format, talent present at the tournament, and other important information.
