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Get ready for waves, warships, and wallbangs, Brazil’s latest Counter-Strike 2 tournament is heading somewhere esports has never gone before (well, almost never): the deck of a fully active aircraft carrier.

Yup, you read that right. Circuito FERJEE 2025, an official CS2 LAN, will be played onboard the NAM Atlântico, Brazil’s biggest and baddest naval ship. From August 13–15, top Brazilian teams like Imperial, ODDIK, Sharks, and RED Canids will be battling it out on the open sea for their share of R$250,000 (that’s around $44,000 USD).

Oh, and if that’s not wild enough, Brazilian CS legends fer and fnx, yes, the 2016 double Major champs, are tagging along as analysts for the event’s broadcast. Talk about full circle.

It’s Not Just for the Vibes

The tournament is more than just a gimmick, it’s fully ranked in the VRS system (for those keeping an eye on the upcoming Budapest Major). Every clutch, plant, and defuse could directly impact these teams’ chances of qualifying.

The players earned their spot through a closed qualifier, and now, they’re bringing the heat to Rio’s Pier Mauá, where the massive NAM Atlântico will be docked and ready to host what’s being called one of the most unique events in CS history.

Participating Teams | Image Credit: Liquipedia.net

And yes, the whole thing will be streamed online, so fans can tune in without needing sea legs.

So… Is This a First?

Not quite. The honour of the “first ever LAN on an aircraft carrier” actually goes to Nvidia’s GeForce LAN 6, held way back in 2011 aboard the now-museum ship USS Hornet in the US. That event featured a BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) setup and a small Battlefield 3 tourney, complete with the now-iconic tagline: “I’m on a boat.”

Still, Circuito FERJEE 2025 is shaping up to be the most competitive aircraft carrier LAN yet, and definitely the flashiest. It’s a far cry from the retro gaming halls of 2011, with modern production, prize pools, and the region’s best CS2 teams all onboard.

Esports… But Make It Sea-Worthy

South American organisers have been getting creative lately. Just earlier this year, the FiReLEAGUE Buenos Aires 2025 finals were held on a literal subway platform. So, what’s next? A CS2 tournament in a rainforest? A VALORANT LAN on top of a mountain?

For now, Brazil’s floating warship tournament is the talk of the town, and a brilliant way to keep esports exciting, immersive, and, frankly, unforgettable.

Anchors aweigh, gamers.