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A New Era of Counter-Strike Competition

Bucharest-based tournament organiser PGL has unveiled one of the most ambitious competitive calendars in Counter-Strike history, confirming at least 15 Tier-1 events planned for 2027 and 2028. The announcement adds two new tournaments to the 2027 schedule and outlines a massive eight-event lineup for 2028, marking a major step forward for the Counter-Strike 2 esports scene.

PGL’s 2027 season now includes six independently produced tournaments alongside one collaboration with Perfect World, who will once again partner with PGL to broadcast the Counter-Strike Asia Championships (PW CAC 2027) in English.

The move reinforces PGL’s continued push to provide top-tier esports experiences, with fans already calling the roadmap one of the most exciting and competitive slates the game has ever seen.

The Complete 2027 Calendar

The newly expanded 2027 schedule will see Counter-Strike action nearly every month of the year. PGL’s events kick off in January and wrap up in October, offering consistent opportunities for teams and fans to engage with the evolving CS2 landscape.

Here’s the full 2027 lineup:

  • PGL #1: January 15–25
  • PGL #2: February 11–22
  • PGL #3: March 17–29
  • PGL #4: April 14–26
  • PW CAC 2027 (Official English Broadcast): August 17–29
  • PGL #5: September 1–13
  • PGL #6: October 6–18

With the addition of the September and October tournaments, PGL will run seven major Counter-Strike 2 events in 2027. These will serve as a bridge into an even busier 2028 calendar.

PGL Counter-Strike 2 2027 2028 events

Image Credit: PGL

Eight Tier-1 Tournaments Set for 2028

If 2027 looks busy, 2028 will be packed. PGL confirmed eight Tier-1 Counter-Strike 2 events throughout the year, promising near-year-round global competition.

PGL 2028 Calendar:

  • PGL #1 – January 14–24
  • PGL #2 – February 9–21
  • PGL #3 – March 22–April 3
  • PGL #4 – April 19–May 1
  • PGL #5 – August 16–28 (expected to feature the CS Asia Championships English broadcast)
  • PGL #6 – August 31–September 11
  • PGL #7 – October 4–16
  • PGL #8 – November 1–13

According to PGL, this expanded schedule represents “one of the most ambitious competitive calendars in Counter-Strike history.”

PGL Counter-Strike 2 2027 2028 events

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Strengthening Global Partnerships

PGL’s partnership with Perfect World continues to grow, combining PGL’s international production expertise with Perfect World’s deep understanding of the Asian esports market. Together, the two have consistently delivered world-class tournaments that help bring the Counter-Strike experience to more players and fans around the world.

Their collaboration is seen as a strategic step forward in expanding the competitive reach of Counter-Strike 2, especially across Asia’s fast-growing esports scene.

Community Reactions

Fans have taken to social media and community boards with a mix of excitement and curiosity. Some praised PGL’s “human” approach to events compared to other organisers like ESL or BLAST, while others debated the potential oversaturation of the CS2 calendar.

Still, many welcomed the diversity and opportunity these events bring. As one user commented, “Great news for everyone who likes competition and a healthy open ecosystem.”

Others joked about potential host cities, calling for PGL Istanbul, PGL Prague, or even PGL Ulaanbaatar, reflecting the global hype surrounding the announcement.

What Comes Next

PGL has yet to reveal locations, venues, prize pools, formats, and participating teams for the newly announced events. Those details will be shared over the coming months through PGL’s official social media channels.

With 2027 and 2028 shaping up to be massive years for Counter-Strike 2, fans can expect a steady stream of high-level action, international storylines, and fresh opportunities for rising teams to break into the top tier of competition.

If there was ever a time to be a Counter-Strike fan, it’s now.