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FISSURE Playground #5

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The FISSURE Playground #5 tournament is a prominent event in the esports scene for the game Counter-Strike 2 (S-Tier rating), held in the city of Shenzhen, China from September 7 to 13, 2026. The tournament brings together 16 teams from the world's elite teams to compete for massive prize pools totaling $450,000. Group stage matches are played in a double elimination format (GSL), while the final knockout rounds are decided by a single elimination format to determine the champion.

Counter StrikeSep 7, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026Shenzhen, China🇨🇳 China$450,000FISSURE

Format

Group Stage (September 7th – 10th, 2026)

  • Format: Two double-elimination (GSL style) groups, each consisting of eight teams.
  • Match Type: All group stage matches are Best-of-3 (Bo3).
  • Playoff Qualification: The top three teams from each group secure a spot in the Playoffs:
  • Group Winners: Advance directly to the Semifinals.
  • Group Runners-up: Advance to the Quarterfinals as High Seeds.
  • 3rd Place Teams: Advance to the Quarterfinals as Low Seeds.

Playoffs (September 11th – 13th, 2026)

  • Format: Single-Elimination bracket.
  • Quarterfinals & Semifinals: Best-of-3 (Bo3) matches.
  • Grand Final: Best-of-5 (Bo5) match.