Get ready for another year of high-stakes action—Thunderpick World Championship 2025 is officially locked and loaded. Returning with a hefty $1 million prize pool and a promise to keep the momentum going into 2026 and beyond, Thunderpick is doubling down on its commitment to Counter-Strike 2 and the global esports community.
After a jaw-dropping 2024 finale where The MongolZ took down HEROIC in a thrilling 3-1 showdown, Thunderpick is back to turn the heat up even further. With a Tier 1 LAN final set in Malta from October 15–19, and $850,000 of the prize pool up for grabs at the final alone.
The road to Malta runs through regional series across Europe, North America, and South America, and this year’s championship is pulling out all the stops—from a slick new visual identity to production upgrades and a fan-first broadcast experience.
- TWC EU1: April 28 – May 7, 2025
- TWC NA1: May 8 – May 16, 2025
- TWC SA1: June 27 – July 2, 2025
- TWC SA2: July 8 – July 13, 2025
- TWC NA2: July 24 – August 1, 2025
- TWC EU2: August 5 – August 14, 2025
- TWC Finals Closed Qualifier: September 9 – September 11, 2025
- TWC Finals Malta (LAN): October 15 – October 19, 2025
All matches are broadcast live on twitch.tv/thunderpicktv.
Kelly Sanders, Head of Strategy at Thunderpick said:
“As we head into our third year of the Thunderpick World Championship, our mission remains clear: to provide a world-class tournament experience for players and fans alike. With our 2025 plans underway and 2026 already in motion, we’re proud to continue investing in the future of CS2.”
In a strategic collaboration, Thunderpick partners with Hotspawn (Hotspawn.com) – the website built for esport and video game enthusiasts by those who share the same passion. Hotspawn Editor in Chief Sophie McCarthy added:
“We’re delighted to be partnering with the Thunderpick World Championship, an event that is fast becoming one of the most exciting in the Counter-Strike calendar. This partnership is a huge milestone for Hotspawn as we go all in on the biggest tournaments and we’re excited to bring our community even closer to the action.”
Whether you’re tuning in for the firepower, the storylines, or the next breakout team, TWC 2025 is shaping up to be one of the can’t-miss events of the CS2 calendar.
