April 25, 2025 — Berlin, Germany – Champion of Champions Tour (CCT) announces Season 3 of its global Counter-Strike 2 circuit. Returning bigger and bolder, the upcoming season will feature 40 events across four regions, a prize pool of more than $1,250,000, and new structural updates tailored to elevate CS2 esports across multiple Tiers of competition. Matches in CCT are Ranked and contribute to Valve’s Regional Standings (VRS).
Building on the success of previous seasons, CCT Season 3 will kick off on April 30, 2025, with Europe Series 1, and run through April 2026.
CCT was built with a clear mission: to give structure, opportunity, and visibility to the teams determined to level up to the global stage. And with every season, we’re committed to delivering on this mission. We’ve seen rising stars break through, passionate communities rally behind underdogs, and hundreds of competitive matches that would’ve otherwise gone unnoticed – said Fabian Logemann, Head of Tournament Operations at GRID. ‘ And Season 3 is no exception. We’ve listened to the community feedback and aim to continue professionalization of Tier 2 Counter-Strike. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, and even more excited for what lies ahead.”
Global Scope, Local Depth
Season 3 will consist of:
- 20 Events in Europe ($50,000 prize each)
- 10 Events in South America ($20,000 each)
- 4 Events in North America ($10,000 each)
- 4 Events in Oceania ($10,000 AUD each)
- 2 Europe-based Tier 3 Events, offering a competitive on-ramp for semi-professional teams and grassroots organizations.
Each tournament contributes points toward the Valve Regional Standings (VRS), reinforcing CCT’s role as a bridge between regional competition and the international CS2 stage.
CCT Season 3 – Europe
| SERIES | START DATE | END DATE |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | 30 April, 2025 | 18 May, 2025 |
| S2 | 14 May, 2025 | 1 June, 2025 |
| S3 | 4 June, 2025 | 22 June, 2025 |
| S4 | 23 July, 2025 | 10 August, 2025 |
| S5 | 13 August, 2025 | 31 August, 2025 |
| S6 | 3 September, 2025 | 21 September, 2025 |
| S7 | 13 September, 2025 | 1 October, 2025 |
| S8 | 24 September, 2025 | 12 October, 2025 |
| S9 | 15 October, 2025 | 2 November, 2025 |
| S10 | 22 October, 2025 | 9 November, 2025 |
| S11 | 5 November, 2025 | 23 November, 2025 |
| S12 | 26 November, 2025 | 14 December, 2025 |
| S13 | 12 January, 2026 | 30 January, 2026 |
| S14 | 19 January, 2026 | 6 February, 2026 |
| S15 | 2 February, 2026 | 20 February, 2026 |
| S16 | 9 February, 2026 | 27 February, 2026 |
| S17 | 23 February, 2026 | 13 March, 2026 |
| S18 | 2 March, 2026 | 20 March, 2026 |
| S19 | 16 March, 2026 | 3 April, 2026 |
| S20 | 23 March, 2026 | 10 April, 2026 |
CCT Season 3 – South America
| SERIES | START DATE | END DATE |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | 14 June, 2025 | 26 June, 2025 |
| S2 | 24 July, 2025 | 5 August, 2025 |
| S3 | 7 August, 2025 | 19 August, 2025 |
| S4 | 4 September, 2025 | 16 September, 2025 |
| S5 | 6 October, 2025 | 18 October, 2025 |
| S6 | 3 November, 2025 | 15 November, 2025 |
| S7 | 13 January, 2026 | 25 January, 2026 |
| S8 | 3 February, 2026 | 15 February, 2026 |
| S9 | 21 February, 2026 | 5 March, 2026 |
| S10 | 13 March, 2026 | 25 March, 2026 |
CCT Season 3 – Oceania
| SERIES | START DATE | END DATE |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7 July, 2025 | 18 July, 2025 |
| S2 | 1 September, 2025 | 12 September, 2025 |
| S3 | 16 November, 2025 | 27 November, 2025 |
| S4 | 17 February, 2026 | 28 February, 2026 |
CCT Season 3 – North America
| SERIES | START DATE | END DATE |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7 August, 2025 | 15 August, 2025 |
| S2 | 30 September, 2025 | 8 October, 2025 |
| S3 | 2 February, 2026 | 10 February, 2026 |
| S4 | 6 April, 2026 | 14 April, 2026 |
CCT Season 3 – Europe (Tier 3)
More information coming soon.
“Tailored to the Up-and-Comers”
New this season, GRID introduces a Europe-based Tier 3 circuit specifically designed to support rising teams that don’t receive direct invites to CCT events. These tournaments will run with a streamlined, two-matches-a-day format outside of traditional work hours, making participation more accessible for semi-professional squads.
Returning Partner: GAM3RS_X
CCT Season 3 marks the return of GAM3RS_X as GRID’s production and tournament operations partner. As one of Europe’s premier esports service providers, GAM3RS_X will ensure the highest standards of competitive integrity and viewer engagement throughout the year-long tour.
“We couldn’t be more excited to return as the official broadcast and administration partner for CCT Season 3,” said Adrian Błaszczyk, Senior Gaming Project Manager at GAM3RS_X. “CCT isn’t just another CS circuit—it’s a platform for rising stars and passionate communities to shine. Our role is to ensure the best possible environment for that to happen.”
Key Highlights:
- $1,278,000 total prize pool
- 4 competitive regions
- 40 total events running from April 2025 – April 2026
- Operated by GAM3RS_X
- VRS-integrated
- A new format for Tier 3 scene in Europe
Full event calendar and format details will be released on cctour.gg later this month. Fans and teams are encouraged to follow @CCT_CS and @GRIDesports for updates and announcements.