Counter Strike 2 Esports World Cup 2025 Esports Betting Odds, Tips & Live Stream Esports
The biggest event in professional gaming, the Esports World Cup, is here. You can bet on Counter-Strike 2 matches and watch them live right here at Stake Sportsbook. Get the best CS2 odds now and read on for our full CS2 Esports World Cup betting guide right here on Stake.
Introduction to Counter-Strike 2 Esports World Cup 2025 Betting
The Esports World Cup (EWC) is an annual tournament that features more than 20 different Esports games, including League of Legends, Dota 2 and other FPS games. The Counter-Strike 2 tournament at the EWC features 16 teams all competing to win a share of the $1.25 million prize pool. The very best Counter-Strike teams from around the world will be taking part, meaning fans will get to enjoy high-stakes action and excitement. You can bet on all of the Esports World Cup right here.
When is the Counter-Strike 2 Esports World Cup 2025?
The Counter-Strike 2 Esports World Cup tournament begins on 20 August, with the Grand Final taking place on 24 August.
History of the CS2 Esports World Cup Tournament
The Esports World Cup was first held in 2024, but the tournament was inspired by the Games Without Borders charity fundraiser, which was organised by the Saudi Esports Federation and first held in 2020. In 2022, the Saudi Esports Federation created Gamers8, which was a new Esports festival.
After the success of the Gamers8 event, Saudi Arabia announced it would launch the Esports World Cup as its successor. The very first EWC offered the largest combined prize pools of any Esports event, totalling more than $60 million. In addition, the Club Championship gave fans a chance to find out the best Esports teams once and for all.
The very first Club Championship was won by Team Falcons, though Natus Vincere were the Counter-Strike 2 world champions of 2024. This year though, we are keeping a close eye on our latest Esports partner – Team Vitality, who have been dominating the competitive Counter Strike scene all season!
Who is Playing in the Counter-Strike 2 Esports World Cup 2025?
Team Vitality - 2025 ESL Pro League season 21 winners
TYLOO
MOUZ
Team Spirit
Team Falcons
The MongolZ
Aurora Gaming
G2 Esports
Natus Vincere - 2024 Esports World Cup winners
GamerLegion
FaZe Clan
Astralis
3dMAX Heroic
Team Liquid
Virtus.Pro
Format and Schedule of the Counter-Strike 2 Esports World Cup 2025
Round of 16 - 20 August
Quarterfinals - 21 August
Semifinals - 23 August
3rd Place Decider - 24 August
Grand Final - 24 August
All matches are a single-elimination bracket and played to the best of 3 games. The tournament uses the current competitive map pools, which consists of:
Anubis
Inferno
Mirage
Nuke
Dust2
Ancient
Train
How to Bet on CS2 Esports World Cup 2025 & Counter-Strike 2 Bet Types
Search for your favourite CS2 team or look up All Esports > Counter-Strike> International > Esports World Cup to see the latest live and upcoming matches to bet on.
Select the match winner market to place a quick bet or open the match to see all the betting options.
Choose any bet to add it to your bet slip then enter your stake and confirm to place it.
Use the live stream icon to watch the action as it happens.
There are lots of ways to bet on Counter-Strike 2 at Stake. Some of the most popular betting markets include:
Match Winner (Twoway) - This is like a moneyline bet where you predict which team will win the match.
Outright winner - Bet on the eventual champions of the tournament.
Map Handicap - You can bet on which team will win with a map handicap or advantage applied. Match round handicap betting is also available.
Prop Bet - This betting option lets you bet on unique player or game stats, such as whether or not overtime will be played on a specific map.
Spreads - Spread betting lets you bet on the spread for either team.
Total Maps - Predict the total number of maps played in the match, choosing over or under the line. The Over/under round bet is also available, and you can bet on whether the total maps will be an odd or even number.
Correct Score - Bet on the correct map score at the end of the match.
Wins at Least One Map - Predict whether or not a team will win at least 1 map during the match.
Map 1/2/3 Winner (Twoway/Threeway) - 1x2 betting is available for each map too. You can bet on either team or a draw.
Match Winner/Map Winner - Combine the match winner market with the map winner. For example, bet on Team A to win the match but Team B to win the first map.
Map1/2/3 Correct Pistol Round Score - The first round of each half is known as the pistol round, where teams can only use the pistol. You can bet on the correct score for this round.
Live Betting Options for Counter-Strike 2 Esports World Cup 2025
Counter-Strike betting options at Stake include pre-match and live betting markets. If you want to bet live and take advantage of momentum swings, all you have to do is log in and select the match while it’s in progress. The live symbol will be shown, and you can check the stats as they’re updated in real time. Stake also offers free live streams of major sports and Esports tournaments, including Counter-Strike 2.
Counter Strike 2 Esports World Cup 2025 Betting Odds Odds & Payouts
Before betting on the Esports World Cup, you should understand how to read odds and calculate your payouts. Finding the best odds is key to being successful in sports betting, and betting on Counter-Strike 2 is no different. To make it easier for you to calculate your payout and find the best odds, you can switch between decimal, fractional and American odds formats.
Counter-Strike 2 Esports World Cup 2025 Betting Tips & Strategies
Follow team and player form - Recent form, especially in major LAN events, is a key indicator of how well each team will perform in the upcoming World Cup tournament. Consider the biggest wins of each team and how they’ve performed at other events such as the most recent tournaments namely the IEM Cologne, ESL Pro League and IEM Masters. Read our EWC predictions for more expert tips and analysis.
Get the best promotions - You can benefit from lots of amazing betting options at Stake, as well as our fantastic betting promotions. You can bet confidently with our CS2 overtime payout promo for the EWC 2025, as you'll still be paid out as a winner even if your team loses in overtime on the final map!
Bet responsibly - To maximise your bankroll and enjoyment while watching the Counter-Strike 2 Esports World Cup, you should make sure you’re betting responsibly. Set a budget before you begin, and follow our Stake Smart guidelines to stay in control while having fun.
