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Counter-Strike 2 Betting Markets - Bet on FPS Esports with the Best Odds at Stake
You can enjoy betting on Stake across a huge variety of exciting events, including the most popular Esports. Counter-Strike is one of the biggest first-person shooter (FPS) games and offers fast-paced, strategic action that makes it perfect for competitive Esports. Get the latest live odds on CS2 matches now, or read on to learn more about how to get started with betting at Stake Sportsbook.
What is Counter-Strike 2?
Counter-Strike is a tactical first-person shooter that pits a team of terrorists against a team of counter-terrorists, with both battling for control on different maps. In competitive Counter-Strike, the terrorists win the round by planting a bomb at one of the 2 bomb sites. Meanwhile, the counter-terrorists must try to stop them. Either side wins the round by eliminating all the opposing team, while the counter-terrorists win by defusing the bomb or preventing its detonation within the time limit.
Teams can earn resources over the course of the game, which are used to purchase game items such as weapons, armour and equipment that players use to change the game outcome.
Counter-Strike was originally created as a mod for Half-Life, and developer Valve hired the team behind the mod to launch a full version of the game in 2000. Although the series has always pitted Counter-Terrorists against Terrorists in a variety of objective-based game modes, the game has changed a lot with new releases. Version 1.6 came out in 2003, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive was released in 2012, while the latest game in the series, Counter-Strike 2, launched in 2023.
Competitive tournaments for Counter-Strike have been held since 2000, but the first international tournament was held in 2001 at the Cyberathlete Professional League Winter Championship. This first tournament offered a $150,000 prize pool, but since then, the events and the prizes on offer have gotten bigger.
The launch of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, also known as CS: GO, helped elevate the series to one of the most popular games in Esports. Valve launched its CS: GO Majors in 2013, while the ESL Pro League was formed in 2015.
Who are the Major Teams & Players in Counter-Strike 2?
Team Vitality - Team Vitality is one of the most successful teams in the history of professional Counter-Strike and are partnered with Stake as they strive for future success in the biggest tournaments. They have a total of 21 S-tier trophies, including 3 Majors and an ESL Grand Slam. Top players include ZywOo and apEX.
Astralis - Astralis are one of the most decorated teams in CS history, winning 4 Majors including 3 consecutively during their era of dominance. They also became the first team to claim the Intel Grand Slam, securing a $1,000,000 bonus by winning 4 elite events in a single circuit. Now competing in CS2 as a Stake Esports partner, Astralis are focused on returning to Major contention with key players on the roster including Ryu and phzy.
Team Spirit - Spirit had a hugely successful 2025, winning 4 S-tier tournaments, including the IEM Cologne. They also won the Perfect World Shanghai Major in 2024, along with 3 other S-tier tournaments. Top individual players for Team Spirit include magixx and donk.
MOUZ - MOUZ won consecutive ESL Pro Leagues between Season 18 and 19 while winning PSL Cluj-Napoca in 2025. Some of their top players include Brollan and torzsi.
The MongolZ - At the 2025 Esports World Cup, The MongolZ were crowned world champions. They also came second at the BLAST.tv Austin Major and BLAST Bounty Fall tournaments the same year. Some of their most popular players include bLitz and Techno4K
G2 Esports - In 2025, G2 won the BLAST Open Fall tournament, while winning the BLAST Premier World Final in 2024. They also had success in 2023, with wins at the IEM Cologne and Katowice events. Top CS2 players for G2 include huNter and malbsMd.
Natus Vincere - In 2010, Natus Vincere became the first team to win all CS majors in one year, and at PGL Major Stockholm, became the first to win a Major without losing a map. They also won the first-ever CS2 Major when they won PGL Copenhagen in 2024. Top players for Natus Vincere include b1t and Aleksib.
FaZe Clan - FaZe Clan became the first team to win a CS Major with a team composed of 5 different nationalities at the PGL Major Antwerp. Their most recent S-tier tournament win was at the 2023 Asia Championships. Some of FaZe Clan’s most experienced players include karrigan and broky.
Biggest 2026 Counter-Strike 2 Tournaments to Bet on
IEM
The Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) is the longest-running pro gaming tournament series in the world, having first launched in 2006. Multiple events are held every year, including Majors, with venues around the world. For example, 2025 saw IEM Katowice, Melbourne, Dallas, Cologne and Chengdu. Prize pools can vary between $300,000 and $1.25 million.
28 January - 8 February: IEM Kraków 2026
13-19 April: IEM Rio 2026
11-17 May: IEM Atlanta 2026
2-21 June: IEM Cologne Major 2026
2-8 November: IEM China 2026
ESL
The Electronic Sports League (ESL) is best known for the ESL Pro Tour, which consists of the Intel Extreme Masters (IEM), ESL Pro League and the ESL Challenger League. Seven live events are included in the Tour, with $11 million to be won. The Pro League features 24 teams competing for $1 million in prize money. Meanwhile, the ESL Challenger League offers aspiring teams a chance to compete on a global stage.
13-24 February: ESL Challenger League
13-15 March: ESL Pro League Season 23
3-11 October: ESL Pro League Season 24
PGL
PGL is a European Esports event organiser that has been holding Counter-Strike Esports tournaments since 2015. There are multiple PGL events each year, including one of the two CS2 Major this year that feature the very best teams from all over the world. In 2025, $2 million in prize money was offered between 4 tournaments. Be sure to read our 2026 CS2 Major predictions before the event to get the lastest news!
14-22 February: PGL Cluj-Napoca
3-11 April: PGL Bucharest
7-17 May: PGL Astana
24-31 October: PGL Masters Bucharest
25 November - 13 December: PGL Major Singapore
BLAST
BLAST is a professional CS2 league that is contested between teams from North America and Europe. It consists of 3 main tournaments: BLAST Bounty, which features 32 invited teams that receive bounties for winning matches against their opponents, Open, which is a 16-team tournament modelled on the IEM and Rivals, where the top 4 teams in the Valve rankings take on the next 4 best teams in Europe, the Americas and Asia.
22-25 January: BLAST Bounty Winter
18-29 March: BLAST Open Spring
30 July - 2 August: BLAST Bounty Summer
11-15 November: BLAST Rivals Fall
FISSURE
FISSURE is a European Esports organiser that hosts the FISSURE Playground tournament series, which began in 2025. It features 16 teams and offers $450,000 in prize money.
20-26 April: FISSURE Playground #3
13-19 July: FISSURE Playground #4
7-13 September: FISSURE Playground #5
StarLadder
StarLadder hosts the StarLadder StarSeries tournaments, which are normally held in spring and fall each year and offer $250,000 in prize money. In 2025, the organisation hosted the StarLadder Budapest Major, featuring 32 of the world’s best teams competing for a $1.25 million prize pool.
17-20 September: StarLadder StarSeries Fall
PWE
Perfect World is the Chinese publisher of CS2 and Dota 2 and also organises tournaments under the name Perfect World Esports (PWE). Tournaments organised by PWE include the Perfect World National League and CS Challenge Series. It also hosts the Perfect World Shanghai Major, which recently offered a $1.25 million prize pool. Since 2018, Perfect World has organised the Counter-Strike Asia Championships.
19-24 May: CS Asia Championships 2026
Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC)
The Esports World Cup was launched in 2023 to give the best teams from around the world a chance to compete for the title of world champions. In 2025, the tournament offered a $1.25 million prize pool, but teams also had a chance to win the prestigious Club Championship by winning tournaments across multiple games. The Esports World Cup 2026 features a $2 million prize pool.
12-23 August: Esports World Cup 2026
Stake Ranked
The Stake Ranked series is our very own A-tier LAN tournament featuring a minimum $100,000 prize pool for each event. 8 teams will compete over a double-elimination bracket, with matches played to the best of 3 games. You can also get all the latest news and betting predictions for Stake Ranked here at Stake.
1-4 April: Stake Ranked Episode 1
15-18 July: Stake Ranked Episode 3
01-04 October: Stake Ranked Episode 4
27-30 October: Stake Ranked Episode 5
17-20 November: Stake Ranked Episode 6
How to Bet on Counter-Strike 2 & Types of FPS Esports Bets
It’s easy to start betting on Counter-Strike 2 at Stake. We recommend reading our Esports betting guide and guide to Counter-Strike betting before you get started, but you can also follow these steps to place your first bet:
Log in to your Stake account and check your available balance.
Open the menu to look up Esports > CS2 to see all available live and upcoming matches.
You can also use the search feature to look up a team or event to bet on.
Select a match to see the full variety of CS2 tournament betting markets.
Choose a bet to add it to your bet slip before entering your stake.
Check your potential payout and confirm to place your bet.
One of the best things about placing wagers on CS2 is that there are numerous types of bets to choose from, enabling you to build your betting slip in multiple ways. Some of the most popular Counter-Strike betting types available at Stake.com include the following:
Match Winner - Twoway (Moneyline)
Map Winner - Threeways (1x2)
Match Round Handicap
Total Maps (Over/Under)
Match Total Rounds
Duel of Player Kills Draw No Bet
Player Props (total kills, total headshots, pistol round winner, overtime, etc)
Wins at Least One Map
Odd/Even Kills
Total Maps Odd/Even
Counter-Strike 2 Betting Tips & Strategies
Read our sports betting guides: Here at Stake.com, we offer the best range of betting guides, including the ultimate guide to sports betting. You can also find more details in our FPS betting guide and our guide to FPS terminology. Don’t forget to read our sports blog for betting predictions of all the biggest upcoming tournaments and events, such as the ESL Pro League, Intel Extreme Masters, PGL Esports series, and BLAST Premier events.
Make the most of all of our betting markets: Stake offers a wide selection of betting options on all major CS2 matches, often with more than 100 to choose from. Don’t just look at match winners markets and map winner bets, check out handicaps, totals, props and more to find the best value when choosing your bets. You can switch between decimal, fractional and American to make it easier to read the odds.
Check form and map pool: Pay attention to the recent form of each team, looking closely at how they performed in LAN tournaments against the best opposition. You should also consider how good each team looks on specific maps and whether player stats dip on some maps. Teams that are adaptable in their strategy have the best chance of success. You can also read exclusive CS2 Esports insights from Team Vitality right here at Stake!
Live Streaming & Betting Options for Counter-Strike 2
All major Counter-Strike tournaments are covered at Stake, with pre-match and live betting options available. To see the live betting odds and live scores, simply select a Counter-Strike match while the live icon is shown. You can place in-play bets, and free live streams are also available, so you never have to miss any of the excitement. Just select the live stream icon to start watching.
Deposit & Withdrawal Methods for Betting on Esports
Deposit
Log in to your Stake.com account using your secure passkey and check your current balance.
Open your Stake wallet and choose the deposit option before selecting a payment method and any of the supported local currencies, which include Canadian Dollars, Turkish Lira, Vietnamese Dong, Argentine Pesos, Chilean Pesos, Mexican Pesos, USD in Ecuador and Indian Rupees.
Stake also supports crypto deposits . You can place bets with a variety of popular cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, USDT, EOS, DOGE, LTC, TRX, and SOL. These are ideal for secure and fast payments, plus crypto betting.
Send your coins to the deposit address or use Mesh to deposit instantly. You can also buy crypto from Swapped.com and MoonPay before transferring.
Once your coins arrive, store them safely in the Stake vault. You can also use the swap crypto feature to swap between supported cryptocurrencies.
Withdraw
Log in to your account and open your Stake wallet.
Select the option to withdraw, and then choose any of the available payment methods.
Enter your details and the amount you’d like to withdraw.
If you’re withdrawing crypto, ensure you select the right network .
Check that all your details are correct before confirming the payment.
Stake Sportsbook Promotions, VIP Club, & Responsible Betting
When you join Stake, you can find a huge range of betting options on major Esports, including Counter-Strike, Dota 2, League of Legends and Valorant. In addition, you’ll be able to make the most of our betting promotions. The VIP Club, for example, lets you level up your account and earn exclusive rewards for placing bets. As you increase your level, you can benefit from regular rakeback, reload bonuses and even your own VIP host. Find out how it works on the VIP FAQ page.
As you place your bets, set a budget using our budget calculator and make sure you’re staying within your limits. Responsible betting and following our Stake Smart guidelines will help you have more fun while spending less.
