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In Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) esports<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Update on 12 May 2023<\/strong> 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.<\/pre>\n<\/p>\n
Next CS:GO Major Start Date, Location & Prize Pool<\/h2>\n
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The BLAST Paris Major 2023 will begin with the Challengers Stage on 8th May 2023. (Picture: BLAST Premier)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The next CS:GO Major is BLAST Paris 2023, and it has a start date of 8th May 2023<\/strong>. The tournament will run until 21st May 2023, when a champion will be crowned.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Countdown To BLAST Paris Major 2023<\/h2>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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Countdown to BLAST Paris Major 2023<\/div>\n
45 days, 01:54:57<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
CS:GO Major Tournament Format<\/h2>\n
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Since 2018, every CS:GO Major follows the exact same format via three stages. (Picture: Valve)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Below, you can check out the CS:GO Major tournament format, with various stages of the competition, starting with the Challengers Stage.<\/p>\n
Challenger Stage:<\/h3>\n
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  • 16 Team Swiss System Format.<\/li>\n
  • Elimination and Advancement matches are Bo3.<\/li>\n
  • All other matches are Bo1.<\/li>\n
  • The top 8 Teams proceed to The Legends Stage.<\/li>\n
  • The bottom 8 Teams are eliminated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    Legends Stage:<\/h3>\n
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    • 16 Team Swiss System Format.<\/li>\n
    • Elimination and Advancement matches are Bo3.<\/li>\n
    • All other matches are Bo1.<\/li>\n
    • The top 8 Teams proceed to Champions Stage.<\/li>\n
    • The bottom 8 Teams are eliminated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      Champions Stage:<\/h3>\n
      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.<\/p>\n
      How To Watch Next CS:GO Major<\/h2>\n
      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.<\/p>\n
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