Challengermode to Power the First-Ever Counter-Strike 2 Major in Partnership with PGL

Leading esports platform Challengermode has been selected as the Exclusive Platform Partner for the historic PGL Counter-Strike 2 Copenhagen Major 2024, the first-ever Counter-Strike 2 major. Organized by PGL, this milestone tournament represents one of the most significant events in the 2024 esports calendar.

Over the years, the Challengermode platform has been the chosen venue for numerous prestigious, large-scale esports events in various titles, hosted by the most prominent organizers for players globally. Earlier this year, Challengermode was notably used to run open qualifiers for the BLAST.tv Paris Major.

Challengermode’s platform is optimally equipped for global esports events, with qualifiers taking place across Europe, America, and Asia. The platform’s sophisticated tournament infrastructure makes the administration of large tournaments on a global scale more efficient and user-friendly than ever before, while players and visitors can easily participate and follow the events. In light of Valve’s initiative to cultivate a more open and fair Counter-Strike esports ecosystem by 2025, Challengermode’s approach to transparent and open qualifying processes positions it at the forefront of these new industry standards.

Robel Efrem, CEO at Challengermode, said: “As a vital infrastructure provider within the esports ecosystem, Challengermode is fully committed and confident in our role. Our collaboration with PGL, a leader in orchestrating some of the most significant publisher activations in esports, is a strong affirmation of the robustness and scalability of our technology. Partnering for the inaugural Counter-Strike 2 Major is not just a big honor; it perfectly aligns with Challengermode’s core mission to foster growth and elevate professionalism in competitive gaming across the globe.”

Silviu Stroie, CEO at PGL, said: “PGL CS2 Copenhagen Major 2024 is just a few months away, and we are delighted to provide the best experience for players, teams, and viewers. We believe our partners will deliver a smooth experience for all Counter-Strike fans and players. We are proud to host the first CS 2 Major, and we aim to gift a fantastic present to the community in March 2024.”

The qualifying rounds for this historic event are set to start in January 2024, leading up to the main event at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen in March 2024. Teams interested in participating in the open qualifiers in any region are encouraged to visit the PGL Space on Challengermode, where all relevant information and tournament details are readily available. Not sure which region suits your team? Reach out to PGL at contact@pglesports.com for guidance. They’re also open to any feedback you might have.

About Challengermode: Challengermode is a Swedish technology company founded in 2014, with the mission to make competitive gaming and esports truly accessible. Through its platform, Challengermode provides the tools for game developers & publishers to deliver fully automated tournaments, ladders, or leaderboards to their community. Today, Challengermode’s best-in-class tech is used by all esports stakeholders – including communities, content creators, brands, and professional tournament organizers – to host tens of millions of competitions every year for gamers at all skill levels, on any device or platform.

About PGL: PGL is a leading esports tournament organizer and studio dedicated to providing cutting-edge experiences for players and fans since 2002. In its 20 years in the industry, the PGL team has organized hundreds of events and brought together millions of fans worldwide. With a commitment to innovation, global collaboration, and community engagement, PGL is shaping the future of competitive gaming.