In an electrifying showdown, eight elite teams have advanced to the playoffs of the PGL Masters Bucharest 2025. This prestigious Counter-Strike 2 event promises thrilling competition as teams vie for a share of the impressive $625,000 (~£474,250) prize pool and crucial Valve Regional Standings (VRS) points.
Team Liquid and GamerLegion headline the roster, ready to prove their mettle in this ultimate test of skill and strategy.
PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 Playoff Teams
The PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 marks the grand finale of this year’s CS2 events from the tournament organiser. As one of the last major tournaments, it sets the stage for the upcoming StarLadder Budapest Major in November. After navigating a challenging Group Stage, these teams are primed to battle for the championship.
PaiN Gaming
PaiN Gaming, who surprised many with a top-four finish at the BLAST.tv Austin Major, has struggled recently but secured an early Playoff spot with a perfect 3-0 record. Victories over Gentle Mates, GamerLegion, and B8 could provide the momentum needed to finish the year strong.
HEROIC
HEROIC, after narrowly missing the Major, seeks to build momentum for 2026. A fourth-place finish at the CS Asia Championships 2025 marked a turnaround in form. Impressively, they qualified for the Playoffs without losing a map, besting Ninjas in Pyjamas, BetBoom, and Aurora Gaming. HEROIC faces GamerLegion in a highly anticipated quarter-final.
Team Liquid
Team Liquid has rediscovered its competitive edge, fueled by the return of Jonathan ‘ELiGE’ Jablonowski. After securing third place at the CS Asia Championship, they’ve shown resilience, defeating Legacy, BetBoom, and FlyQuest to reach the Playoffs.
SAW and Legacy
Portuguese squad SAW eyes a strong tournament run, having bounced back from an initial defeat with impressive victories. They face Team Liquid in what promises to be an intriguing match. Meanwhile, Legacy, the CS Asia Championship 2025 winner, hopes to replicate its winning form at Bucharest.
GamerLegion and Aurora Gaming
GamerLegion aims to shake off past disappointments, showcasing improved strategies in recent matches. They clash with HEROIC for a coveted semi-final spot. Aurora Gaming, the final qualifier, overcame a tough bracket led by Özgür ‘woxic’ Eker, and now faces B8 in a match that promises excitement.