The Skin.Club Pick’em Challenge returns for BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 — with new rules, bigger prizes, and a shot at the legendary Dragon Lore! Join the ultimate Pick’em experience of the season, predict match outcomes, earn points, and climb the tiers to unlock exclusive skins, knives, and gloves. This is Skin.Club’s fourth Pick’em — and it’s shaping up to be the most exciting one yet.
Explore the details of this thrilling event and learn how to participate, predict and climb the Tiers for amazing rewards!
What Is the Skin.Club Pick’em Challenge?
Skin.Club Pick’em follows the classic Counter-Strike Pick’em format, allowing fans to predict match results and team progression to the next stage during BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. Participants earn points for correct predictions and advance through the levels, earning rewards based on their performance.
How It Works
Make Predictions: Predict the performance of teams during each stage:
- Choose one team for a 3-0 score (undefeated).
- Choose one team for a 0-3 score (no wins).
- Pick seven additional teams to advance to the next stage.
Earn Points: Receive 2 points per correct prediction.
Climb Tiers: Achieve specific point thresholds to enter prize pools:
- Silver Tier: 10 points.
- Gold Tier: 22 points.
- Diamond Tier: 32 points.
Compete for Rewards: Eligible participants are entered into random draws for skins, gloves, and knives. The top scorer earns the Platinum Tier prize, the coveted Dragon Lore.
Skin.Club Pick’em Schedule
BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 is scheduled to start on the 2nd of June, and the tournament itself will run until the 22nd of June. Detailed schedule of stages:
- Stage 1: June 2 – 5, 2025
- Stage 2: June 7 – 10, 2025
- Stage 3: June 12 – 15, 2025
- Playoff Stage: June 19 – 22, 2025
Pick’em on Skin.Club will begin on the 12th of May and run until the very last day of the Major.
Step-by-Step Guide to Participate
- Sign In – Log in using your Steam account to access the Skin.Club Pick’em platform.
- Make Predictions, before each stage begins, select your predictions:
- 3-0 Team: The team you believe will remain undefeated.
- 0-3 Team: The team you predict will lose every match.
- Seven Advancing Teams: Teams you expect to progress to the next stage.
- Confirm Your Picks – click “ACCEPT MY PREDICTIONS” to lock in your choices.
- Earn Points – gain 2 points per correct prediction as the tournament progresses.
- Reach Tiers and Win Prizes
Based on your total points, you qualify for Tiers:
- Silver Tier (10 points): Access Silver prize pool.
- Gold Tier (22 points): Access Gold prize pool.
- Diamond Tier (32 points): Access Diamond prize pool.
Exclusive Rewards and Prizes
Silver Tier Prizes
Earn 10 points to qualify for the Silver prize pool, featuring:
- Navaja Knife | Fade
- Hand Wraps | Badlands
- Shadow Daggers | Slaughter
- USP-S | Kill Confirmed
- M4A1-S | Hyper Beast
- AK-47 | Frontside Misty
- M4A1-S | Cyrex
- M4A4 | Bullet Rain
- P250 | Asiimov
- Zeus x27 | Olympus
- AK-47 | Ice Coaled
- Five-SeveN | Monkey Business
- Glock-18 | Vogue
Participants also receive a Silver medal for their Skin.Club profile.
Bonus: $50 deposit during the event and a free Pick’em Silver Tier Case.
Gold Tier Prizes
Earn 22 points to unlock the Gold prize pool, including:
- Classic Knife | Crimson Web
- Survival Knife | Crimson Web
- Navaja Knife | Case Hardened
- AWP | BOOM
- AK-47 | Neon Rider
- USP-S | Printstream
- M4A1-S | Player Two
- Desert Eagle | Ocean Drive
- SSG 08 | Dragonfire
- AK-47 | Head Shot
- Glock-18 | Snack Attack
Participants receive a Gold medal for their profile.
Bonus: Free Pick’em Gold Tier Case and a $50 deposit during the event.
Diamond Tier Prizes
Earn 32 points to access the Diamond prize pool:
- Flip Knife | Tiger Tooth
- Moto Gloves | Polygon
- Falchion Knife | Slaughter
- Survival Knife | Slaughter
- Gut Knife | Stained
- AK-47 | Jaguar
- Desert Eagle | Starcade
- AWP | Redline
- Hydra Gloves | Emerald
- AK-47 | Asiimov
- Glock-18 | AXIA
- M4A4 | Cyber Security
Bonus: A Diamond medal will be displayed on your Skin.Club profile. $50 deposit during the event and a free Pick’em Diamond Tier Case.
Platinum Tier Prize
The top scorer of the challenge wins the ultimate prize:
- AWP | Dragon Lore
- A Platinum medal for their Skin.Club profile
Important Participation Rules
- Age Requirement: Participants must be 18 years or older to claim prizes.
- Account Integrity: Multiple accounts are prohibited.
- Verification: Winners may be required to complete age verification.
- Terms Agreement: All participants must accept Skin.Club’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Failure to comply with these rules may result in disqualification and prize forfeiture.
Tips for Making Winning Predictions
Success in the Pick’em Challenge requires a mix of game knowledge, strategic thinking, and luck. Here are some tips to improve your predictions:
- Research Teams: Familiarize yourself with the current form and past performance of teams participating in the Shanghai Major.
- Analyze Matchups: Pay attention to head-to-head histories and map preferences.
- Track Player Performance: Individual player stats can make a difference in tight matches.
- Consider Underdogs: Unexpected results are common in majors; don’t overlook rising stars.
- Review Community Picks: While the majority opinion isn’t always correct, it can provide valuable insights.
Stay updated on the tournament and Pick’em event by following Skin.Club’s official Twitch channel. Enjoy live streams, tips from experts and community discussions to enhance your experience.
Why Join Skin.Club Pick’em?
The Skin.Club Pick’em Challenge is more than just predictions—it’s about enhancing the Major experience and connecting with the Counter-Strike community. From predicting the underdogs to vying for coveted skins, this challenge offers unparalleled excitement. Plus, the opportunity to win rare skins and exclusive profile medals makes it an event not to miss. Sign up, start predicting, and climb the leaderboard for your shot at glory. Don’t miss your chance to take home the Dragon Lore or other incredible prizes!
