Shanghai Major CS2 Playoffs: Top 8 Teams Battle for $1.25M Prize Pool
The Perfect World Shanghai Major playoffs feature eight elite teams competing for a $1.25 million prize pool in the second CS2 Major Championship. Here's a comprehensive overview of the qualified teams and their journey.
Elimination Phase Highlights
- Notable exit: Natus Vincere's surprising elimination
- Strong performances from Vitality, The MongolZ, and G2 Esports
- Intense matches showcasing high-level CS2 gameplay
Blue Vitality Insect Logo
Team Vitality enters as tournament favorites, dominating their path to playoffs with ZywOo achieving a 1.49 tournament rating. Their convincing victories over GamerLegion, FURIA, and MIBR demonstrate their championship potential.
The MongolZ Logo
The MongolZ emerged as the tournament's dark horse, securing impressive wins against G2 Esports, MOUZ, and HEROIC. Their resilience and local crowd support make them a formidable contender.
FaZe Logo on Dark Background
FaZe Clan qualified through a dramatic victory over FURIA Esports, showcasing their trademark clutch performances despite inconsistent form.
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Team Spirit's 17-year-old prodigy donk dominated with a 1.55 rating, including a memorable 1v5 clutch against HEROIC.
G2 Esports Logo
G2 Esports recovered from an early setback to advance impressively, with huNter posting a remarkable 1.47 T-side rating.
Team Liquid Logo in Aqua Blue
Team Liquid surprised many with their qualification, led by YEKINDAR's consistent performances.
MOUZ Logo in Stylized Design
MOUZ secured their spot with a clean 2-0 victory over MIBR, highlighted by Brollan's 38-kill performance.
Heroic Esports Logo on Green
HEROIC claimed the final playoff spot after eliminating NAVI in a crucial 2-1 victory.
Playoff Matchups:
- The MongolZ vs. MOUZ
- Team Liquid vs. Team Spirit
- G2 Esports vs. HEROIC
- Team Vitality vs. FaZe Clan
The playoffs begin December 12, featuring best-of-three matches throughout, including the Grand Final. The tournament represents a crucial milestone in CS2 competitive history, with teams competing for both the substantial prize pool and the prestigious Major Championship title.