A unique Counter-Strike 2 LAN tournament will take place in Brazil — not in an arena or exhibition center, but… on a fully operational aircraft carrier! The tournament will be part of Rio Innovation Week 2025, the largest technology event in Latin America.
Event Details
The venue will be NAM Atlântico — the flagship of the Brazilian Navy. Built in the United Kingdom in 1998, this ship served in the Royal Navy under the name HMS Ocean until 2018. After being purchased by Brazil for $111 million, it became the country’s largest military vessel.
NAM Atlântico will become the “calling card” of Rio Innovation Week 2025, which will cover an area of 90,000 m² and gather over 1,500 speakers. The aircraft carrier will be moored next to the main venue, and the LAN tournament with a $46,000 prize pool will take place on board.
Who’s Playing
Among the participants are top Brazilian teams:
- RED Canids
- ODDIK
- Sharks
- Imperial
The analyst desk will feature Brazilian CS legends fer and fnx, adding even more prestige to the event.
LAN on Aircraft Carriers: Not a First in History
This isn’t the first time a gaming tournament has been held on an aircraft carrier. In 2011, NVIDIA hosted GeForce LAN aboard the USS Hornet (CV-12) — a historic U.S. Navy aircraft carrier from World War II, now a museum in California.
The event gathered over 650 BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) participants and hundreds of spectators. The main highlight was Battlefield 3, showcased weeks before its official release. DICE demonstrated the power of the new Frostbite engine, while NVIDIA unveiled its 3D Vision 2 technology and the ASUS VG278H monitor priced at $699.
Why This Matters for CS2
The tournament on NAM Atlântico is more than just a show. It’s a milestone for the growth of CS2 in Latin America — a combination of innovation, history, and esports. Events like this show just how far Counter-Strike can go — from traditional arenas to military vessels.
It’s also a great opportunity for Brazilian teams to showcase their talent on a broader stage. Even if the tournament isn’t part of the official Valve circuit, its unique format guarantees attention from the global esports community.
