Thunderpick and HEROIC unveil Path to the Pros Counter-Strike 2 tournament

Online crypto betting platform Thunderpick and esports organization HEROIC have announced the launch of the Thunderpick Path to the Pros tournament.

The tournament gives the opportunity for Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) players "to experience competitive gaming like the professionals, whether they're gathering friends for fun or aiming to make a name for themselves in the world of competitive CS2."

Path to the Pros will be divided into two leagues - one for amateurs and one for experienced players. Kicking off on July 6 and running until October, the schedule includes bi-weekly matches on Saturdays, with 16 qualifiers divided into FACEIT levels 1-7 and 8-10.

Players can secure their spot in the main event by showcasing their skills and winning their league. Some of Thunderpick's influencer roster – including Jake Lucky and FlickFlops – are joining up to create a team. Various stages of the tournament will be streamed live. 

Participants will compete for a prize pool of $17,500 and the opportunity to compete in a show match against HEROIC. Throughout the tournament, Thunderpick and HEROIC will be announcing additional giveaways, including a $500 skin. The main event, taking place at the end of the year, will be a professionally produced online tournament featuring 16 teams. 

"We are excited to collaborate with our partners at HEROIC to bring the Thunderpick Path to the Pros tournament to the broader gaming community," said Kelly Sanders, Head of Strategy at Thunderpick. "This event offers an incredible opportunity for CS2 players of all skill levels to compete and have a chance to face off against top-tier teams."