With the Major cut-off right around the corner, the VRS grind continues for tier-one fringe teams and some of the best CS2 teams alike, this time at BC Game Masters Championship Season 1.
The $50,000 LAN could be a make-or-break event for teams hoping to attend IEM Cologne this year. Every match and every VRS point matters at this point in the calendar, even for the CS2 betting favorites G2.
Here’s our BC Game Masters Championship betting preview.
| Event | BC Game Masters Championship Season 1 |
|---|---|
| Location | Nexus Gamers Pub, Bucharest, Romania |
| Prize pool | $50,000 |
| Teams | 24 |
| Valve tier | Tier 2 |
| Format | GSL group stage into single-elimination bracket playoff |
Despite being a 24-team LAN event, the BC Game Masters Championship Season 1 will take place over only 3 days, from March 24–26. The total prize pool amounts to $50,000, with the winner set to take home $30,000.
The whole group stage will be played out on March 24. As for the playoffs, the round of 16 and the quarterfinals, these will happen on March 25.
Finally, the semis, third-place decider, and the grand final will conclude the event on March 26.
Eight teams have been invited straight into the playoffs, with the remaining 16 divided into four double-elimination bracket groups.
All the playoff games and lower-bracket group matches will be best-of-three, with the upper-bracket group matches being best-of-one.
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A variety of teams will be in attendance at the BC Game Masters Championship Season 1.
It will be interesting to see if tier two and three teams can challenge the established tier one squads, some of which are already in the playoffs.
Here are the eight playoff teams, and the other 16 are divided into their respective groups and opening matchups:
Playoff teams
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Passion UA could make a run at this event if Senzu is back to his best. Image credit: Michal Konkol | © BLAST
It’s no surprise that the CS2 odds are favoring G2 to go all the way at BC Game Masters Championship Season 1. They are by far the best in the field, but there are reasons to doubt the big dogs.
After all, G2 is coming into this event with a refreshed roster, after their recent player swap with Liquid. It’s not a given that Guy “NertZ” Iluz fits into the team right off the jump, but they should still have what it takes to overpower the competition.
Other teams worth keeping a closer eye on are Passion UA and BIG. Azbayar “Senzu” Munkhbold, one of the best CS2 players in 2025, could be the difference maker for Passion UA at this event.
As for BIG, they are quietly building up their VRS tally through the tier two grind. They are only one spot away from a Major invite at the time of ranking. A good result at this event could seal the deal for the infamous German organization.
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