Thunderpick World Championship 2024 boasts record $1 million prize pool

Thunderpick World Championship, a global professional CS2 tournament with a record-setting $1 million (USD) prize pool, announced that it will bring together the best players and teams in the world, including HEROIC, M80, Fnatic, and Falcons, to compete in its 2024 Finals, culminating in a two-day live event in Berlin, Germany on November 2.   

Leading up to the Grand Finals, teams which also include Bestia, BIG Clan, BLEED, Cloud9, Imperial, and Team Legacy will compete in the online Group Stage on October 21 to 25; and the Quarterfinals on October 26. This follows six qualifier rounds across three global regions – Europe, North America, and South America – which started in April.   

Kelly Sanders, Head of Strategy for Thunderpick, said: "The Thunderpick World Championship 2024 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting tournaments of the year. With the caliber of teams and record-setting prize pool, we can expect intense competition and high-quality gameplay that will captivate fans and players around the world."  

GRID is the official esports services provider and data partner of the Thunderpick World Championship. GRID's "comprehensive" suite, featuring cutting-edge tournament tools, data visualization, and "robust" infrastructure, will be "pivotal" in enhancing the integrity, security, and commercial potential of the Thunderpick World Championship 2024.  

This is the second year of the Thunderpick World Championship. In 2023, the total prize pool was $600,000 and FaZe Clan won the Grand Final.