Perfect World Esports Sets the Stage for CAC 2027
Perfect World Esports has officially announced the return of the Counter-Strike Asia Championships, confirming that the next edition of the premier event will take place from August 17 to August 29, 2027. The news arrives not long after the electrifying CS Asia Championships 2025, where Brazilian side Legacy Esports made history by capturing their first international LAN trophy in a nail-biting five-map final against France’s 3DMAX.
What We Know So Far
According to the announcement from Perfect World Esports on X (formerly Twitter), the 2027 event will continue the tradition of being one of Asia’s most prestigious Counter-Strike tournaments.
We are excited to announce that Perfect World Esports will hold the next iteration in the premier Counter-Strike event series in 2027, the Counter-Strike Asia Championships, from August 17 to August 29, 2027! The countdown begins now for CAC 2027.
Stay tuned here for more… pic.twitter.com/O6prrm3kuB
— Perfect World Esports (@PWRDEsports) October 16, 2025
While the exact location for the 2027 edition has yet to be revealed, Shanghai, China, remains the most likely host city given that previous tournaments, including the upcoming CAC 2026, set for May 18–24, are also scheduled to be held there.
A Growing Tournament Legacy
The Counter-Strike Asia Championships (CAC) have grown rapidly since their inception, evolving from an eight-team event into a 16-team international competition featuring top-tier organisations from across the globe. The 2025 edition marked a turning point for the series, featuring intense matches and surprise upsets that helped solidify CAC’s reputation as one of the must-watch events on the CS2 calendar.
For context, Team Liquid fell to 3DMAX in the semifinals of the 2025 tournament, while Legacy Esports delivered a stunning comeback in the grand final to claim their first major trophy, cementing their place among the world’s elite.
Looking Ahead to 2027
With CAC 2026 already confirmed for Shanghai and CAC 2027 following closely behind, Perfect World’s long-term commitment to the Counter-Strike scene is clear. Fans can expect more details on the venue, participating teams, and format as the event approaches.
Whether 2027 will bring another breakout story like Legacy’s rise remains to be seen, but one thing’s certain, the Counter-Strike Asia Championships are here to stay and will continue shaping the future of competitive CS2 in the region.