FISSURE Playground 1

Future events Jul 08

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League Information

Organizer:

FISSURE

Sponsor(s):

BetBoom

Type:

Offline

Location:

Serbia, Belgrade

Venue:

Sava Center

Prize Pool:

$450,000 USD

Start Date:

2025-07-15

End Date:

2025-07-20

Teams:

Valve Tier:

Tier 1

Maps:

Ancient • Anubis • Dust II • Inferno • Mirage • Nuke • Train

FISSURE Playground 1: The First Major LAN After The Break

16 elite teams are set to come together in Belgrade, Serbia, for FISSURE Playground 1, an event featuring a total prize pool of $1,000,000, with $150,000 for the winner. Taking place from July 15-20, this will be the first notable LAN tournament after the summer break, bringing fresh excitement to the Counter-Strike scene.

Event Format

Group Stage

Teams: 16 teams split into four groups of four
Structure: GSL-style double elimination brackets
Match Format: Best-of-three (BO3)
Advancement: Top two teams from each group move to playoffs

Playoffs

Structure: Single-elimination bracket
Match Format: Best-of-three (BO3)
Grand Final: Best-of-five (BO5)

What To Expect

Despite the absence of some of the biggest names, such as Vitality, Falcons, Spirit, and FaZe – all skipping to prepare for IEM Cologne the following week – the tournament promises high stakes and intense competition.

Confirmed Top Teams Attending:

FURIA – the only current VRS and HLTV Top 10 team present
GamerLegion & 3DMAX – top 10 ranked based on May 5 VRS rankings
Astralis, Virtus.pro, paiN, HEROIC – strong contenders ready to showcase their upgraded rosters

This event will be the first chance to witness newly formed lineups and strategic adjustments after the off-season, with teams eager to make an early statement before the global elite regroup for Cologne.

All matches will be streamed live on Twitch and YouTube, with broadcasts in English and additional languages provided by regional partners.