eXTREMESLAND 2025: Schedule, Format, Teams & How To Watch
eXTREMESLAND enters its tenth year in the Counter-Strike 2 scene, yet the excitement from the 2024 “Break Limits” season is still very much alive. The tournament continues to shine through stories of underdogs breaking through and new talent stepping up—and fans can expect the same edge this year.
Here are all the key details about eXTREMESLAND 2025, including the schedule, format, teams, prize pool, talent, and stream information.
eXTREMESLAND 2025 Location & Dates
eXTREMESLAND 2025 will take place at the Perfect World Esports Center in Shanghai, China, from December 18–22, 2025.
eXTREMESLAND 2025 Schedule
This table outlines the full eXTREMESLAND 2025 schedule, including each stage and date.
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Group Stage | December 18, 2025 |
| Quarterfinals | December 19, 2025 |
| Semifinals | December 20, 2025 |
| Grand Finals | December 21, 2025 |
Note: For more specific match fixtures, you can refer to the official eXTREMESLAND website.
eXTREMESLAND 2025 Format
The tournament organizers have not yet shared the official format for eXTREMESLAND 2025. For now, it’s expected to mirror last year, likely sticking with a GSL-style Group Stage and a single-elimination Playoffs bracket.
eXTREMESLAND 2025 will use the current CS2 Active Duty map pool:
- Ancient
- Dust II
- Inferno
- Mirage
- Nuke
- Overpass
- Train
Prize Pool Distribution
Twelve of the most promising teams from Asia-Pacific and Oceania will compete for a total prize pool of $150,000 and TBD VRS points, distributed as follows:
| Place | Prize Money | VRS Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $70,000 | TBD |
| 2nd | $30,000 | TBD |
| 3rd–4th | $10,000 | TBD |
| 5th–8th | $5,000 | TBD |
| 9th–12th | $2,500 | TBD |
| Grand Total | $150,000 | TBD |
Teams Competing at eXTREMESLAND 2025
Twelve CS2 teams have qualified for eXTREMESLAND 2025, emerging from Asia-Pacific and Oceania regional qualifiers. They’ll head to Shanghai to battle for the coveted “Land of Extremes” title.
- Rare Atom (Chinese Qualifiers)
- Lynn Vision Gaming (Chinese Qualifiers)
- Change The Game (Chinese Qualifiers)
- Chinggis Warriors (Mongolian Qualifier #2)
- The Huns Esports (Mongolian Qualifier #1)
- Eruption (Mongolian Qualifier #2)
- Team Nemesis Asia (SEA Qualifier)
- RAVENS (Japanese Qualifier)
- Sensation (South Korean Qualifier)
- JiJieHao (Middle Eastern Qualifier)
- Rooster (Oceanic Qualifier)
- VTM Esports (Vietnamese Qualifier)
- Deep Cross Gaming (Philippine Qualifier)
Note: On December 4, 2025, the tournament organizers announced that The Huns Esports withdrew from the event due to scheduling conflicts. Their spot was filled by Chinggis Warriors, the second-place team from the Mongolia Open Qualifier.
How To Watch eXTREMESLAND 2025
You can catch all the action from eXTREMESLAND 2025 live on the tournament organizer’s Twitch or the partner ZOWIE e-Sports APAC’s YouTube channels.
For local CS2 fans, the organizers are offering a wonderful opportunity to win an all-inclusive trip to the Grand Finals in Shanghai. All you have to do is share your favorite eXTREMESLAND moments from the past decade, and two lucky winners will be selected from the participants.
Broadcast Talent
The lineup of talent confirmed to attend this year’s eXTREMESLAND 2025 includes Mitchell “Conky” Concanen (Caster), Jordan “Elfishguy” Mays (Caster), Mitchell “pilski” Pilipowski (Caster), and Victoria “ChubbyNinja” Cheng (Host).
FAQs
When and where will eXTREMESLAND 2025 take place?
eXTREMESLAND 2025 will run from December 18, 2025, until December 22, 2025, at the Perfect World Esports Center, Shanghai, China.
What is the eXTREMESLAND 2025 prize pool?
eXTREMESLAND 2025 features a total prize pool of $150,000. The winning team will take home $70,000 in prize money.
How can I watch eXTREMESLAND 2025?
All the eXTREMESLAND 2025 matches will be broadcast live on the ZOWIE e-Sports APAC’s YouTube and Twitch channels.
Which teams are competing at eXTREMESLAND 2025?
Twelve teams from regional qualifiers across China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Oceania, Mongolia, and the Middle East will compete at eXTREMESLAND 2025 in Shanghai.
Who can win eXTREMESLAND 2025?
Based on the HLTV World Rankings on December 1, the strongest contenders at eXTREMESLAND 2025 are Lynn Vision (VRS #23) and Rare Atom (VRS #47). Lynn Vision has been on a tear this year, clinching 1st and 2nd-place finishes at regional qualifiers and local events.
References
- 生诚贸易(上海)有限公司-CS2 (Extremes land)
- eXTREMESLANDAsia on twitch (Twitch)
- ZOWIE e-Sports APAC on Youtube (Youtube)
- HLTV’s world ranking of Counter-Strike Teams (HLTV)
