FISSURE Playground 2: A Rising CS2 Stage Grows Bigger with Top-Tier Teams and Belgrade Arena Debut

FISSURE Playground 2: A Rising CS2 Stage Grows Bigger with Top-Tier Teams and Belgrade Arena Debut

FISSURE Playground is quickly becoming a notable name in the CS2 competitive scene, and its second tournament — FISSURE Playground 2 — is shaping up to be its most ambitious yet.

Six Top-Tier Teams Confirmed

Organizers have already confirmed six invited teams, all of which are ranked in the top 20 of the VRS rankings as of August 4:

• Team Falcons

• Aurora Gaming

• FURIA

• G2 Esports

• Virtus.pro

• Astralis

This lineup includes global powerhouses like G2 and Astralis, as well as regional contenders like Aurora and Falcons, marking the event as one of the most competitive on the scene.

🏟️ Arenas Over Studios: Belgrade Arena Takes Center Stage

After starting with studio-scale events, FISSURE is making a major leap: Playground 2 will take place at Belgrade Arena, one of Europe’s largest indoor venues, replacing the more intimate Sava Centar used previously.

Format, Schedule & Prize Pool

• Prize Pool: $1,250,000 USD

• Group Stage: September 12–17 (Swiss format, likely online)

• Playoffs: September 19–21 (in-person at Belgrade Arena)

• Grand Final: Best-of-5, held on September 21

16 teams are expected to compete in total, with 10 more teams yet to be announced — likely a mix of direct invites and qualifiers.

Ticket Tiers for Every Fan

FISSURE offers various ticket packages, from Newbie (single-day access) to Legend (VIP seating, exclusive merch, autograph priority, and more).

Why It Matters

FISSURE is making rapid progress from studio tournaments to large-scale international LANs.

Belgrade Arena symbolizes their serious ambitions to rival more established circuits.

The participation of elite teams signals growing trust and visibility from the global CS2 community.

Team Falcons, in particular, will be under scrutiny after recent criticism following a poor IEM Cologne run.

FISSURE Playground 2 is not just another CS2 tournament — it’s a clear statement: there’s a new stage rising, and it’s here to compete with the best. With top talent, big money, and an even bigger venue, the scene is watching closely.