CS:GO PGL Major Antwerp 2022: Schedule, teams, where to watch, and more

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CS:GO teams from all over the world have convened in Antwerp, Belgium, to decide the winners of the PGL Major 2022. Twenty-four of the finest teams from the three competing regions are scheduled to engage in action from May 9 - May 22 at the Antwerps Sportpaleis (Antwerp's Sport Palace).

The format for the upcoming CS:GO Major underwent a few key changes following a new system that was set up in 2022. The five participating regions from the PGL Major Stockholm 2021 were condensed to three, namely America (NA+SA), Europe (EU+CIS), and Asia-Pacific (Asia+Oceania) for the Antwerp Major.

The structure for the tournament's RMR Qualifiers also witnessed minor changes, with the qualifying events reduced to one per region. Based on their performance in the RMR event, the 24 teams will be split into three groups, wherein they will compete against each other in three different stages to earn their share from the $1 million prize pool.

Prior to the start of the tournament, all 24 participants were allocated into the Contenders, Challengers, and Legends groups. Teams were split as per the following composition to compete in PGL Major Antwerp 2022:

Europe: 16 slots (3 Contenders, 6 Challengers, 7 Legends)

America: 6 slots (3 Contenders, 2 Challengers)

Asia-Pacific: 2 slots (2 Contenders)

Regions were given slots in Challengers and Legends based on the results of their teams at CS:GO's Stockholm 2021 Major. Slots for Contenders were split proportionately between the three regions.

Teams will compete in three different stages at PGL Major Antwerp 2022.

The tournament's initial stage is scheduled to be held from May 9 - May 12. The 8 Contenders teams will face off against the 8 Challengers teams in a Swiss System format tournament.

Teams will