CCT Season 1 Global Finals: Schedule, results, teams, format, where to watch

Only one will be crowned.

Updated on May 24, 3:15 a.m. (GMT+8):Updated scores and final rankings.

The Champion of Champions Tour Season 1 Global Finals (CCT Season 1 Global Finals) sets the stage for an epic showdown between formidableCounter-Strike 2teams.

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Sixteen of the world’s best CS2 squads lock horns in an online tournament from May 16 to 23 this year.

Here’s all you need to know about the competition, including its schedule, results, format, participating teams, prize distribution, and where to watch the matches.

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What is CCT Season 1 Global Finals?

This tournament is the culminating event of the Champion of Champions Tour’s inaugural season, which has seen multiple online events in different regions.

It hosts 16 teams — nine invited and seven from qualifiers — vying for the biggest share of the US$500,00 prize pool.

CCT Season 1 Global Finals format and dates

Matches are played online, with European servers as the designated region.

CCT Season 1 Global Finals format

The tournament is divided into group stage and playoffs.

In group stage, the 16 teams are divided into four groups with a double-elimination format (GSL).

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The top two teams from each group advance to the playoffs, which feature a single elimination bracket.

The quarterfinal and semifinal matches are best-of-three, while the grand final is best-of-five.

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Group A opening matches

Elimination match

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Winners match

Decider match

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Group B opening matches

Group C opening matches

CCT Season 1 Global Finals participating teams

Group D opening matches

Team Liquid, Astralis, Eternal Fire, and GamerLegion advance to semifinals.

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ENCE, Aurora Gamingm, BetBoom Team, and AMKAL Esports are eliminated.

Team Liquid and Eternal Fire advance to grand final.

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Astralis and GamerLegion are eliminated.

May 23 (Thursday) — Grand final

Where to watch CCT Season 1 Global Finals

You can watch the games live onCCT’s official Twitch channel.

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