CS2 Thunderpick World Championship 2024: Teams, Prize Pool, Schedule, and Key Details

The upcoming CS2 Thunderpick World Championship 2024 promises to be a highlight of the esports calendar, featuring a staggering prize pool of $850,000. The qualification rounds also came with an impressive $150,000 in prizes and took place across three key regions: Europe, North America, and South America. Ultimately, 16 elite teams from across the globe secured their spots in the Championship, while additional slots were filled through high-seed direct invitations.

Key Information for the CS2 Thunderpick World Championship 2024

Participating Teams

Here is the comprehensive list of teams competing in the Thunderpick World Championship 2024:

3DMAX (Lucky, Djoko, Ex3rcice, Maka, Graviti)
9z Team (dgt, max, buda, HUASOPEEK, Martinez)
Aurora Gaming (Lack1, Norwi, KENSI, deko, clax)
BIG (tabseN, Krimbo, syrsoN, JDC, rigoN)
Fnatic (KRIMZ, bodyy, matys, blameF, nawwk)
HEROIC (TeSeS, sjuush, NertZ, kyxsan, degster)
Ninjas In Pajamas (REZ, maxster, r1nkle, isak, MisteM)
Team Falcons (Snappi, Magisk, maden, dupreeh, s1mple)
The MongolZ (bLitz, Techno4K, 910, mzinho, Senzu)
Virtus.pro (Jame, FL1T, fame, n0rb3r7, electroNic)
UNPAID (CYPHER, VLDN, jkaem, 2 players yet to be announced)
Cloud9 (Ax1Le, Boombl4, HeavyGod, ICY, ban)
M80 (Swisher, reck, slaxz-, s1n, Lake)
Legacy (latto, old, NEKIZ, B4RTN, SOUTH)
Imperial Esports (VINI, felps, noway, decenty, try)
Bestia (Noktse, luchov, tomaszin, naz, zock)

Prize Distribution

The main tournament will distribute its $850,000 prize pool as follows:

1st Place: $500,000
2nd Place: $150,000
3rd Place: $70,000
4th Place: $50,000
5th to 8th Place: $20,000 each

Match Schedule

Monday, October 21, 2024 (Group A)

Team Falcons vs 3DMAX at 5:30 AM Eastern Time
Virtus.pro vs UNPAID at 8:30 AM Eastern Time

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 (Group B)

The MongolZ vs Cloud9 at 5:30 AM Eastern Time
9z Team vs Fnatic at 8:30 AM Eastern Time

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 (Group C)

HEROIC vs Legacy at 5:30 AM Eastern Time
Imperial Esports vs Ninjas In Pyjamas at 8:30 AM Eastern Time

Thursday, October 24, 2024 (Group D)

The MongolZ vs Cloud9 at 5:30 AM Eastern Time
9z Team vs Fnatic at 8:30 AM Eastern Time

Elimination and decider matches for each group will take place on the same day, three hours following the opening matches. The playoffs will commence on November 2, 2024, after the top four teams are identified, with the Grand Final taking place on November 3, 2024.

Viewing Options for CS2 Thunderpick World Championship 2024

The Championship will be hosted at the LVL Dome Arena in Berlin and will be broadcast live on both YouTube and Twitch. Here are some channels you can watch:

Additionally, numerous unofficial watch parties will be available in various languages across both Twitch and YouTube platforms.

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