Major Event Guide

CS2 Shanghai Major

Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 pushed the CS2 Major circuit into China and became the second Major championship of the new game.

Status

Completed

Dates

Nov 30 - Dec 15, 2024

Teams

24

Prize pool

$1,250,000

2024
CompletedPerfect World

Host city

Shanghai

China

Champion

Team Spirit

Runner-up

FaZe Clan

24 teams$1,250,000Nov 30 - Dec 15, 2024

Championship flow

Opening

Elimination

Playoffs

Schedule, dates and location

Dates

Nov 30 - Dec 15, 2024

Location

Shanghai, China

Teams

24-team championship field

Bracket and format

Shanghai kept the 24-team Major format, which meant two Swiss stages before the playoff bracket.

The event finished with Team Spirit beating FaZe Clan, giving Spirit one of the biggest titles of the CS2 era.

Teams and qualification context

CS2 Shanghai Major sits inside a 24-team Major field with a $1,250,000 prize pool.

By the Shanghai cycle, Valve's Regional Standings and the evolving RMR structure were already shaping who reached the event and where teams entered the bracket.

FAQ

CS2 Shanghai Major questions

What dates are CS2 Shanghai Major happening?

CS2 Shanghai Major is scheduled for Nov 30 - Dec 15, 2024.

Where can I find the CS2 Shanghai Major bracket?

The CS2 Shanghai Major bracket and format details are covered in the bracket and format section on this BO5 page.

Where is CS2 Shanghai Major?

CS2 Shanghai Major is set in Shanghai, China.

How many teams are in CS2 Shanghai Major?

CS2 Shanghai Major is listed with a 24-team field.

What format does CS2 Shanghai Major use?

Shanghai kept the 24-team Major format, which meant two Swiss stages before the playoff bracket.

Who won CS2 Shanghai Major?

Team Spirit won CS2 Shanghai Major, with FaZe Clan finishing as runner-up.