Look Sports Media – The complete team list for PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 is finally here, revealing the squads vying for a substantial $1.25 million prize pool. However, the announcement is tinged with disappointment as several elite teams have opted out, raising questions about the tournament’s timing and appeal.
Only Astralis and Aurora Gaming, two teams within the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) top 10, have confirmed their participation. This reluctance from top contenders like Team Vitality, Team Spirit, G2 Esports, and Team Falcons stems from the proximity of PGL Masters Bucharest to IEM Chengdu 2025. The original schedule placed the Bucharest finals just a day before the Chengdu event kicked off. While PGL rescheduled to create a two-day buffer, only Astralis, HEROIC, 3DMAX, and PaiN Gaming will compete in both tournaments.
Meanwhile, Team Liquid is heading to PGL Bucharest after a significant roster change, welcoming back Jonathan "EliGE" Jablonowski. EliGE, a Team Liquid veteran from 2015 to 2023, returns after stints with Complexity Gaming and FaZe Clan. His previous tenure with Team Liquid marked the most successful period of his career. The organization hopes his return will reignite their Tier One aspirations, especially after a recent upset loss to an Academy Team at the 2025 RES Showdown 2: BLAST Premier Rising event. The move also involved Russel "Twistzz" Van Dulken returning to FaZe Clan, leading to Havard "rain" Nygaard’s surprising benching after nearly a decade with the team.
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PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 will commence on Sunday, October 26th. The 16 participating teams will battle it out in a Swiss Stage format, with the top eight advancing to the Knockout Stage. The Knockout Stage will feature a best-of-three single-elimination bracket leading up to the Grand Final, which will be a best-of-five series. A third-place decider match is also scheduled. The Grand Final is set for Saturday, November 1st, a day later than originally planned. For more updates, stay tuned to looksports.media.
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