Betting markets are now open for PGL Astana, with leading esports betting sites offering odds on one of Counter-Strike 2’s biggest tournaments. Running from May 10-18 in Astana, Kazakhstan, PGL Astana will feature the world’s best CS2 teams battling for a US$1,250,000 prize pool and a massive global audience, both online and in the arena. Bettors can already find a wide variety of markets, including outright winner odds, player props such as highest kill percentage on individual maps, and Player of the Tournament betting. As fixtures are confirmed, head-to-head match odds will also be released. You can place your bets at the sportsbooks listed below—or keep scrolling for the latest betting tips, odds updates, and tournament coverage.
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PGL Astana betting 2025
PGL recently confirmed plans to roll out a regular series of Counter-Strike 2 esports tournaments, with PGL Astana standing as the second major event in a growing calendar set to run through 2025 and 2026. These CS2 tournaments will feature the world’s top teams battling for crucial points in the Valve Rankings System (VRS)—a key pathway to future events and Major invitations.
PGL Astana is shaping up as a must-watch event, boasting the very best Counter-Strike 2 teams and a massive US$1,250,000 prize pool. With so much at stake, esports betting sites are heating up, and fans are already seeking value plays in the outright winner odds and potential upsets.
PGL Astana outright winner betting is already live, allowing punters to back their tournament champion. As the action unfolds, head-to-head match odds will continue to evolve, adding another layer of excitement for match bettors. For those looking for more detailed markets, prop bets like most kills, clutch win outcomes, and round handicaps offer extra opportunities for savvy punters.
Whether you’re betting on the favourites or chasing underdog stories, PGL Astana CS2 promises high-intensity clashes and a wide variety of betting options for esports fans worldwide.
Scroll down for full tournament coverage, including team lists, past winners, event history, and the latest odds from top esports bookmakers.
PGL Astana betting sites
The following PGL Astana betting sites now have odds available on all the major options for the 2025 tournament:
PGL Astana odds 2025
Below you will find the odds for any team “To Win Outright” at PGL Astana;
- Team Spirit – +125
- The MongolZ – +300
- Natus Vincere – +450
- Aurora Gaming – +450
- G2 Esports – +1000
- GamerLegion – +1300
- Virtus.pro – +2000
- Astralis – +2500
- FURIA Esports – +4000
- paiN Gaming – +5000
- MIBR – +5000
- Ninjas in Pyjamas – +7500
- M80 – +10000
- BIG – +10000
- ODDIK – +25000
- HOTU – +50000
Below you will find the odds for any team “To Reach The Final” at PGL Astana;
- Team Spirit – -333.33
- The MongolZ – -120.48
- Natus Vincere – +175
- Aurora Gaming – +175
- G2 Esports – +400
- GamerLegion – +500
- Virtus.pro – +900
- Astralis – +1100
- FURIA Esports – +1800
- paiN Gaming – +2500
- MIBR – +1500
- Ninjas in Pyjamas – +3300
- M80 – +5000
- BIG – +5000
- ODDIK – +15000
- HOTU – +25000
PGL Astana teams 2025
Playoffs
Team Spirit
- Leonid “chopper” Vishnyakov
- Boris “magixx” Vorobyev
- Myroslav “zont1x” Plakhotja
- Danil “donk” Kryshkovets
- Dmitriy “sh1ro” Sokolov
- Coach: Sergey “hally” Shavayev
The MongolZ
- Garidmagnai “bLitz” Byambasuren
- Sodbayar “Techno4K” Munkhbold
- Usukhbayar “910” Banzragch
- Ayush “mzinho” Batbold
- Azbayar “Senzu” Munkhbold
- Coach: Erdenedalai “maaRaa” Bayanbat
Aurora Gaming
- İsmailcan “XANTARES” Dörtkardeş
- Engin “MAJ3R” Küpeli
- Ali “Wicadia” Haydar Yalçın
- Özgür “woxic” Eker
- Samet “jottAAA” Köklü
- Coach: Sezgin “Fabre” Kalaycı
Natus Vincere
- Valerij “b1t” Vakhovsjkyj
- Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen
- Justinas “jL” Lekavičius
- Mihai “iM” Ivan
- Ihor “w0nderful” Zhdanov
- Coach: Andrij “B1ad3” Ghorodensjkyj
Astralis
- Nicolai “dev1ce” Reedtz
- Victor “Staehr” Staehr
- Martin “stavn” Lund
- Jakob “jabbi” Nygaard
- Rasmus “HooXi” Nielsen
- Coach: Casper “ruggah” Due
FURIA Esports
- Yuri “yuurih” Boian
- Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato
- Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo
- Marcelo “chelo” Cespedes
- Felipe “skullz” Medeiros
- Coach: Sidnei “sidde” Macedo
MIBR
- Raphael “exit” Lacerda
- Breno “brnz4n” Poletto
- Felipe “insani” Yuji
- Rafael “saffee” Costa
- Lucas “Lucaozy” Neves
- Coach: Jhonatan “jnt” Silva
Ninjas in Pyjamas
- Artem “r1nkle” Moroz
- Rafael “arrozdoce” Wing
- Michel “ewjerkz” Magalhães
- Rasmus “sjuush” Beck
- Marco “Snappi” Pfeiffer
- Coach: Richard “Xizt” Landström
CS2 PGL Astana format
The format of the CS2 PGL Astana sees two distinct stages being played, with these being the Group Stage and the Playoffs.
Group Stage (May 10-14)
- 16 team Swiss System format
- All matches are best-of-three
- Top eight teams advance to playoffs
Playoffs (May 16-18)
- Single-Elimination bracket
- All matches (except the Grand Final) are best-of-three
- The Grand Final is best-of-five
PGL Astana Prize Pool Distribution
The USD$1,250,000 PGL Astana prize pool will be distributed as the table shows below. Both the player prize money and club prize money will total US$625,000.
| Place | Player Prizemoney ($USD) | Club Prizemoney ($USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| 2nd | $93,750 | $93,750 |
| 3rd | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| 4th | $43,750 | $43,750 |
| 5th-8th | $31,250 | $31,250 |
| 9th-11th | $15,625 | $15,625 |
| 12th-14th | $9,375 | $9,375 |
| 15th-16th | $6,250 | $6,250 |
Where to watch the PGL Astana event?
PGL Astana will be broadcast and streamed by PGL themselves, with every series able to be watched on their Twitch.tv (www.twitch.tv/PGL) and YouTube channels (www.youtube.com/PGL).
