When Is The Next CS:GO Major? Countdown To BLAST Paris 2023

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Wondering exactly when the next CS:GO Major takes place and where? We've got you covered with a countdown to the BLAST Paris Major 2023.

First Published May 12, 2023, 08:05

In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) esports, one type of tournament stands above the rest. We are, of course, talking about CS:GO Majors, crowning achievement tournaments for the best teams and players in the world. If you are wondering exactly when the next CS:GO Major begins, then we've got you covered.

This article features a countdown clock to the next CS:GO Major, currently scheduled as the BLAST Paris Major 2023, alongside how long it runs and the format. We will update this article once another CS:GO Major gets announced, so you always have the latest info and something to look forward to.

Update on 12 May 2023 We've updated this article with the latest information on the next CS:GO Major start date and location, so mark your calendars!
This will be the final Major of CS:GO before Counter-Strike 2 releases.

Next CS:GO Major Start Date, Location & Prize Pool

The next CS:GO Major is BLAST Paris 2023, and it has a start date of 8th May 2023. The tournament will run until 21st May 2023, when a champion will be crowned.

As with all Majors, this is an offline LAN event. The location of the next Major is the Accor Arena in Paris, France. A total of 24 teams (who qualify via the RMR events) will compete for their share of the $1,250,000 prize pool.

Countdown To BLAST Paris Major 2023

Below, you can find a Countdown Clock which, well, counts down the days and hours until the next CS:GO Major. Currently, this is the BLAST Paris Major 2023. The clock will be updated once the BLAST Paris Major 2023 event ends.

45 days, 01:54:57

CS:GO Major Tournament Format

Since 2018, starting with the ELEAGUE Major: Boston 2018 event, Valve has a new CS:GO Major tournament format, and increased the size of the tournaments from 16 to 24 teams, and further renamed each stage of the tournament. We don't expect the current CS:GO Major format to change any time soon.

Below, you can check out the CS:GO Major tournament format, with various stages of the competition, starting with the Challengers Stage.

Challenger Stage:

  • 16 Team Swiss System Format.
  • Elimination and Advancement matches are Bo3.
  • All other matches are Bo1.
  • The top 8 Teams proceed to The Legends Stage.
  • The bottom 8 Teams are eliminated.

Legends Stage:

  • 16 Team Swiss System Format.
  • Elimination and Advancement matches are Bo3.
  • All other matches are Bo1.
  • The top 8 Teams proceed to Champions Stage.
  • The bottom 8 Teams are eliminated.

Champions Stage:

The top eight teams from the Legends stage will compete in a single-elimination bracket. Seeding will be done using the final rankings from the Legends Stage. In this stage, all matches are best-of-three.

How To Watch Next CS:GO Major

Depending on the tournament organizer, there will be different channels to watch the next CS:GO Major. For the BLAST Paris Major 2023, you can tune in via the Twitch channel we've embedded below.

So there you have it, an exact start date for the next CS:GO Major, how long the tournament runs, a countdown clock to the BLAST Paris Major 2023, and the tournament format with stages explained.

We will endeavor to update this article once the BLAST Paris Major 2023 is over, counting down to the next CS:GO Major following the current one.

Wessel Minnie

Written by Wessel Minnie

Wessel is a former member of Bravado Gaming, a top South African esports organization, and a former editor at GLITCHED.online. He can also be found on HLTV discussing everything CS esports.  When he's not writing or editing, Wessel is clicking heads in Counter-Strike 2, pondering over the best Diablo 4 builds for each class, or venturing into the Lands Between of Elden Ring for the umpteenth time. He loves ARPGs and any SoulsBorne title he can get his mitts on, but feel free to email or drop him a message on social media with any interesting gaming-related topics you think he might enjoy.

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