The four teams participating in the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) playoffs have been announced by the Skyesports Pro League. This tournament is an official Valve Tier 2 ranked event with a prize pool of INR 1.5 lakhs.
Flashback Gaming, Griffin Esports, Victores Sumos, and Gods Reign were the main contenders after intense competition through open qualifiers. The final champion will be decided during the playoffs, which are set for March 25 and 26.
This marks Skyesports’ second Valve Tier 2 ranked event in 2025. The previous competition, the Skyesports Souvenir 2025 National Esports Championship, was a LAN event hosted at Bengaluru GFX 2025. Notably, Gods Reign claimed the title, securing valuable Valve ranking points and climbing to eighth place in the Asia Valve Regional Standings.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Shiva Nandy, Founder and CEO of Skyesports, said: “Our commitment to elevating Counter-Strike 2 esports has remained steadfast. This is our second consecutive Counter-Strike 2 Tier 2 ranked event in two months, giving crucial exposure to Indian teams. I wish the best to four teams in the playoffs of the Skyesports Pro League.”
The playoffs will follow a single-elimination format, with best-of-three matches. The semi-final matchups are as follows:
Flashback Gaming vs. Griffin Esports
Victores Sumos vs. Gods Reign
Winners will advance to the Grand Final on March 26 to battle for the title and a share of the prize pool.
Esports fans can catch all the action live on the Skyesports YouTube and Twitch channels. With top-tier teams and competitive gameplay, the Skyesports Pro League playoffs promise an electrifying showdown.