The first Counter‑Strike 2 Major is set to run from March 17–31, 2024, at Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark. Sixteen teams begin in the Opening Stage, with eight advancing to the elimination phase and playoffs. Playing for a US $1,250,000 prize pool and a slot in the BLAST Premier World Final, this tournament marks a new era for the franchise and esports alike
2024 Copenhagen Major Odds
Here are the pre-playoff outright win odds (via GG.Bet as of March 15, 2024)
| Team | Odds |
| Team Spirit | +150 / 2.50 |
| Vitality | +350 / 4.50 |
| MOUZ | +450 / 5.50 |
| FaZe Clan | +800 / 9.00 |
| Cloud9 | +800 / 9.00 |
| Natus Vincere | +1100 / 12.00 |
| G2 Esports | +1100 / 12.00 |
| Eternal Fire | +1100 / 12.00 |
Favorites & Storylines
Team Spirit (+150)
Short on paper, but seeing recent form—especially after sweeping FaZe Clan 3‑0 at IEM Katowice—Team Spirit look primed for a deep run
Vitality (+350)
Anchored by Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut and consistently ranked top‑2 globally, Vitality bring reliability and star power—great value at +350
MOUZ (+450)
Often overlooked at Majors, MOUZ have quietly built tournament credibility. A surprise contender worth tracking.
FaZe Clan (+800) & Cloud9 (+800)
FaZe, despite being favorites among bettors and ranking high on HLTV, have historically underperformed in finals. Cloud9 are in rebuilding mode, but hold the edge over less-experienced squads
Natus Vincere / G2 / Eternal Fire (each +1100)
Upping the ante: NAVI are dangerous on CS2, and G2 bring veteran resilience. Eternal Fire could surprise if their rising fraggers shine.
Expert Predictions
Team Spirit (+150)
A breakout—a young roster riding momentum from Katowice. Danil “donk” Kryshkovets is already earning MVP nods and delivers consistency.
Vitality (+350)
Despite a semi-final exit in Stockholm, ZywOo’s brilliance remains a disruptive force. When Vitality finds their groove, they’re near untouchable.
FaZe Clan (+800)
Home‑crowd advantage could break FaZe’s “second‑place curse.” With ropz and broky peaking, a final‑round appearance is more than likely .
Best Bets & Value Picks
- Team Vitality to reach Top 3 (+?) – Great upside with ZywOo’s history of clutch plays.
- “Donk” (Team Spirit) to be Top Frag/Stat Leader – Given his MVP‑level form entering the Major.
- Eternal Fire to upset a top‑seed in Opening Stage – Young roster with unpredictability; possible hidden value.
Summary
The betting favorite is Team Spirit (+150), followed by Vitality (+350), then MOUZ (+450). Dark horse picks include Eternal Fire and Cloud9 for upsets or stage-upsets. Finals likely feature Spirit, Vitality, and FaZe—or a dark horse shocker in the mix.
