Thunderpick World Championship 2024 unveils finals format and venue

The Thunderpick World Championshipa Counter-Strike 2 world circuit operated by the cryptocurrency betting platform Thunderpick, has unveiled the format and location of its 2024 finals.. The tournament will conclude with a two-day event that will begin on November 2 in Berlin, Germany.

Participating teams will compete in a online group stage from October 21-25. for determine the quarterfinals to be played on October 26. The group stage follows six qualifying rounds open to teams from Europe, North America and South America.

In this new edition, 16 teams from around the world will compete online and at the LVL World of Gaming in Berlin for a share of $1 million in prize money. The prize amount is among the highest sponsored by a bookmaker to date.

Thunderpick is no stranger to organizing esports tournaments. In June 2024, the platform joined forces with e-sports organization HEROIC to create the Counter-Strike 2 Path to Pros tournament, which allows amateur players to compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to play alongside professional players.

The World Cup is shaping up to be one of the most exciting tournaments of the year. With the caliber of teams and a record prize pool, we can expect intense competition and high quality gameplay that will captivate fans and players around the world.

Kelly Sanders, Head of Strategy, Thunderpick