Join Our Upcoming CS2 Community Tournament with $5,000 Prize Pool
Announcing the CS Gaming Hub Invitational 2024
We're thrilled to announce the first-ever CS Gaming Hub Invitational, a community tournament for CS2 players across the USA! This is your chance to showcase your skills, compete against other passionate players, and win a share of the $5,000 prize pool.
Whether you're a seasoned team looking to prove yourselves or a group of friends who enjoy playing together, this tournament offers something for everyone. We've designed the format to be accessible while still providing a competitive environment that reflects the true spirit of Counter-Strike.
Tournament Highlights
- $5,000 Prize Pool distributed among top teams
- Online Qualifiers beginning April 15, 2024
- Finals Weekend on May 10-12, 2024
- Professional Casting of all playoff matches
- Open to All Skill Levels with tiered competition
Tournament Format
The CS Gaming Hub Invitational is designed to provide a fair and exciting competition for all participants:
Registration and Skill Divisions
Teams will be placed into three skill divisions based on the average competitive rank of team members:
- Premier Division: Global Elite - Master Guardian Elite
- Challenger Division: Master Guardian 2 - Gold Nova 3
- Contender Division: Gold Nova 2 and below
This division system ensures that teams compete against others of similar skill levels, providing a fair and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Qualification Phase
The qualification phase will run from April 15 to April 30:
- Teams will play in a Swiss-system format with up to 5 rounds
- All matches during qualifiers will be best-of-one (BO1)
- Map pool includes all active duty maps: Dust II, Mirage, Inferno, Nuke, Ancient, Anubis, and Vertigo
- Top 8 teams from each division will advance to the Playoff Phase
Playoff Phase
Playoffs will be held on the weekend of May 10-12:
- Single elimination bracket for each division
- Quarter-finals and Semi-finals will be best-of-three (BO3)
- Division Finals will be best-of-five (BO5)
- All playoff matches will be streamed live with professional casting
Prize Pool Distribution
The $5,000 prize pool will be distributed across the three divisions:
Premier Division ($2,500)
- 1st Place: $1,250
- 2nd Place: $750
- 3rd-4th Place: $250 each
Challenger Division ($1,500)
- 1st Place: $750
- 2nd Place: $450
- 3rd-4th Place: $150 each
Contender Division ($1,000)
- 1st Place: $500
- 2nd Place: $300
- 3rd-4th Place: $100 each
How to Register
Registration for the CS Gaming Hub Invitational opens on April 1, 2024, and will remain open until April 10, 2024. To register your team:
- Visit our Tournament Registration Page
- Create a team account or log in to your existing account
- Complete the team registration form with the following information:
- Team name and logo (optional)
- Team captain contact information
- Roster of 5-7 players (5 starters and up to 2 substitutes)
- Steam profiles of all team members
- Competitive ranks of all players for division placement
- Pay the registration fee of $25 per team (100% of registration fees will be added to the prize pool)
- Receive confirmation email with further instructions
Early Bird Registration
Teams that register before April 5, 2024, will receive:
- Custom team profile on our tournament page
- Exclusive in-game virtual badge for all team members
- Priority scheduling for qualification matches
Rules and Requirements
Team Requirements
- All players must be at least 13 years of age
- Teams must have a minimum of 5 players and may register up to 2 substitutes
- All players must have a valid Steam account with CS2 purchased
- Players may only be registered with one team throughout the tournament
- Teams must be able to play during scheduled match times
Technical Requirements
- All players must use the latest version of CS2
- Players must have a stable internet connection with ping under 100ms to US servers
- Voice communication through Discord is required (tournament Discord server will be provided)
- All matches will be played on 128-tick tournament servers provided by CS Gaming Hub
Fair Play Policy
We are committed to maintaining a fair and enjoyable tournament environment:
- All players must adhere to our Anti-Cheat Policy
- Suspicious gameplay may be reviewed by our tournament admins
- Teams found using cheats or exploits will be immediately disqualified
- Toxic behavior, hate speech, or harassment will not be tolerated
- All disputes will be resolved by tournament administrators, whose decisions are final
Streaming and Content
We're proud to announce comprehensive coverage of the tournament:
- All playoff matches will be streamed live on our Twitch channel
- Professional casting team will provide commentary for all streamed matches
- Teams are allowed to stream their own POV during qualification matches with a 2-minute delay
- Highlight videos will be posted on our YouTube channel
- Participants grant CS Gaming Hub the right to use match footage for promotional content
Community Involvement
Beyond the competition, we're creating opportunities for community engagement:
- Viewer Predictions: Predict match outcomes to win CS2 skins and merchandise
- Community Casters: Opportunities for aspiring casters to cover qualification matches
- Team Spotlights: Featured content highlighting participating teams and their stories
- Post-Match Analysis: In-depth review of strategies used in key matches
- Q&A Sessions: Interactive sessions with top performers and tournament organizers
Our Partners
The CS Gaming Hub Invitational is made possible through collaboration with our partners:
- TechGear Pro: Providing high-performance gaming peripherals as additional prizes
- ServerElite: Supplying tournament servers for optimal performance
- GameFuel Energy: Offering product packages to all participants
- StreamPro: Providing technical support for tournament broadcasts
We're still open to additional partnerships. If your organization is interested in supporting the CS Gaming Hub Invitational, please contact us at partnerships@csgaminghub.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I participate if I'm not in the USA?
While the tournament is primarily focused on US players to ensure optimal connection quality, international players are welcome to participate. However, all matches will be played on US servers, so please consider potential ping issues before registering.
How are divisions determined if team members have different ranks?
Divisions are assigned based on the average competitive rank of the five highest-ranked players on your roster. We use a numerical value for each rank to calculate this average.
What happens if we can't make a scheduled match time?
Teams are expected to be available during their scheduled match times. If a team cannot make their scheduled time, they should contact tournament admins at least 24 hours in advance. Rescheduling is possible but limited, and excessive reschedule requests may result in forfeiture.
How will prize money be distributed to winning teams?
Prize money will be distributed via PayPal or bank transfer to the team captain, who will be responsible for distributing it among team members. Winners will need to provide necessary information for payment processing within 14 days of the tournament conclusion.
Can we make roster changes during the tournament?
Roster changes are permitted only during the qualification phase and must be approved by tournament admins. No roster changes will be allowed once a team has qualified for the playoffs.
Join the CS Gaming Hub Invitational!
This tournament represents our commitment to fostering the CS2 community in the USA and providing players with competitive opportunities outside the professional scene. Whether you're aiming for the top prize or simply looking to test your skills in a tournament environment, the CS Gaming Hub Invitational offers a platform for players of all skill levels.
Don't miss this chance to be part of our inaugural tournament! Register your team, practice your strategies, and prepare to compete in what promises to be an exciting celebration of Counter-Strike 2.
For questions or additional information, please contact our tournament team at tournament@csgaminghub.com.
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Alex Rodriguez
March 25, 2024This is awesome! My team has been looking for tournaments with skill-based divisions. So often these community tournaments are dominated by semi-pro teams that stomp everyone else. Will definitely be registering for the Challenger Division.
Jennifer Kim
March 26, 2024Question about the divisions - I'm currently Gold Nova 4 but was MGE a few months ago before taking a break. Which division would I be placed in? And if our team has members from different divisions, how exactly is that handled?
Jessica Williams Author
March 26, 2024Hi Jennifer! We'll use your current rank (Gold Nova 4) for division placement. For teams with players across different rank ranges, we calculate the average of your top 5 players' ranks. So if you have 3 Gold Novas and 2 Master Guardians, you'd likely be placed in the Challenger Division. Feel free to email us your full team details if you'd like a more specific assessment!
Michael Thompson
March 27, 2024$5,000 prize pool is pretty impressive for a community tournament! Love that you're adding all registration fees to it too. One suggestion - it would be cool to have a community broadcast team contest where viewers can vote for their favorite casters during the qualifiers, with the winners getting to cast some of the playoff matches.