PGL Unveils Ambitious 2027-2028 Counter-Strike 2 Event Calendar with 15 Major Tournaments
November 2, 2025
PGL has unveiled a substantial Counter-Strike 2 calendar for 2027 and 2028, committing to 15 Tier 1 events across the two years, including eight events in 2028.
For 2028, PGL released a complete seven-event lineup with dates spanning February 9–21, March 22–April 3, April 19–May 1, August 16–28, August 31–September 11, October 4–16, and November 1–13.
For 2027, the schedule includes six independently produced tournaments plus one large collaboration, the Perfect World Counter-Strike Asia Championships, with dates from February 11–22, March 17–29, April 14–26, August 17–29, September 1–13, and October 6–18.
The latest PGL event, PGL Masters Bucharest, concluded recently with Aurora claiming $625,000, their biggest Counter-Strike payout to date, following a runner-up finish at the Esports World Cup.
The piece underscores the unprecedented scale and ongoing value of Counter-Strike 2’s competitive ecosystem, highlighted by PGL’s aggressive scheduling, and invites readers to join the Insider Gaming Discord for updates.
The article notes a strong focus on CS2 and identifies PGL as a Romanian organizer known for major international events, including the PGL Major Copenhagen 2024.
Aurora Gaming is highlighted for winning at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, a Romania-hosted LAN event from October 26 to November 1 with a $1.25 million prize pool distributed among players and clubs.
In 2027, PGL events span from January to October, featuring a joint project with Perfect World as part of the calendar.
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VPEsports - Professional Esports Media for Esports Fans • Nov 2, 2025
PGL CS2 Tournaments for 2027-2028: 15 Events and an Esports Marathon
Insider Gaming • Nov 2, 2025
PGL Reveals Massive Eight-Event CS2 Calendar For 2028