The international CS2 tournament FISSURE PLAYGROUND 3, co-produced by GGMEDIA and FISSURE, will be held at the Suzhou New District Culture and Sports Center Gymnasium from September 8 to 13, 2026.
This tournament meets Valve's Tier 1 standards and is included in Valve's global team ranking points system. Sixteen top-tier CS2 teams from around the world will gather in Suzhou to compete for a total prize pool of $1.25 million, consisting of a $1 million tournament prize fund and a $250,000 team incentive fund.
FISSURE PLAYGROUND 3 is the first project launched following the strategic partnership between GGMEDIA and FISSURE, and marks the debut of the FISSURE PLAYGROUND tournament series in China. Starting with this event, both parties plan to co-host a Tier 1 tournament in China annually in the future, continuously bringing top-tier international CS2 events to Chinese audiences and fostering closer ties between China's CS2 scene and the global professional tournament ecosystem.
16 top-tier teams compete for a $1.25 million total prize pool
FISSURE PLAYGROUND 3 will bring together 16 top-tier CS2 teams from around the world. The six-day tournament will be divided into two stages: a group stage and a knockout stage. The packed schedule will deliver non-stop, top-tier international matchups for both live and online audiences.
This tournament features a $1 million prize pool and $250,000 in team incentives, bringing the total prize pool to $1.25 million. The list of participating teams, specific matchups, and daily schedule will be announced in due course.
From Belgrade to Suzhou, looking forward to Chinese CS achieving new glory.
At FISSURE PLAYGROUND 1 held in 2025, the Chinese team defeated Astralis 3-1 in the grand finals, successfully lifting the championship trophy to secure the first Tier 1 international tournament title for a Chinese team in CS2, making new history for Chinese CS.
Thanks to his outstanding performance during the tournament, the TYLOO player was named HLTV Tournament MVP, becoming the first Chinese player to receive the HLTV MVP honor and leaving a significant mark for Chinese players on the global CS stage.
From successfully claiming the championship in Belgrade to FISSURE PLAYGROUND making its debut in China, we look forward to TYLOO continuing to compete on this tournament's stage, and hope they can maintain their outstanding performance in Suzhou this year to once again create glory for Chinese CS.
Group Stage: Double-elimination format, all matches are BO3
During the group stage, the 16 participating teams will be divided into two groups of 8, each competing in a double-elimination format. All group stage matches will be played in a best-of-three (BO3) format.
• The group winner advances directly to the semifinals.
• Group runner-up advances to the first round of the knockout stage
• Third-placed teams advance to the first round of the knockout stage.
A total of 6 teams from the two groups advance to the knockout stage.
Knockout Stage: 6 teams compete for the championship, with a third-place match.
A total of 6 teams compete in the knockout stage, which follows a single-elimination format. The first-place teams from both groups advance directly to the semifinals, while the second and third-place teams from each group compete starting from the first round of the knockout stage for a chance to advance.
Except for the Grand Finals, all remaining knockout matches will be played in a best-of-three (BO3) format, while the Grand Finals will use a best-of-five (BO5) format. This tournament will also feature a third-place match, bringing more exciting clashes between top-tier international teams to both live and online audiences.
September 8 to 13, see you in Suzhou
FISSURE PLAYGROUND 3 will be held from September 8 to 13, 2026, at the Suzhou New District Sports and Cultural Center Gymnasium.
Event tickets will be sold exclusively on the Maoyan platform. The specific ticket release time, ticket types, prices, and purchasing methods will be announced successively through the official channels of FISSURE and GGMEDIA.
16 top-tier teams, a $1.25 million total prize pool, and six days of premier international CS2 showdowns.
This September, let's meet at the Suzhou New District Sports and Culture Center Gymnasium to witness the crowning of the FISSURE PLAYGROUND 3 champion together!
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