Image via PGL

PGL reverts decision to have talent remotely in Romania during PGL Stockholm Major playoffs

Your favorite CS:GO voices will broadcast live from Avicii Arena.

The CS:GO talent team for the 2021 PGL Stockholm Major will be present in the Avicii Arena during the event’s playoffs, PGL CEO Silviu Stroie announced today. 

Recommended Videos

This decision comes after a vast majority of the community wasn’t thrilled about the talent working fully remote from PGL’s studio in Bucharest, Romania for the Major, as originally planned.

The talent will still work in Bucharest for the group stage of the tournament, which takes place between Oct. 26 and Nov. 2. Then the crew will fly to Stockholm for the Champions Stage, which kicks off on Nov. 4 and will finish with the grand finals on Nov. 7. 

The tournament’s talent lineup will include a few recognizable faces. Richard Lewis will return to the role of host, while Duncan “Thorin” Shields and Matthew “Sadokist” Trivett will make a comeback to the analyst and caster roles, respectively, during the CS:GO Major. The duo has made a handful of appearances over the past two years, with the Brit being present during the StarLadder CIS RMR event in August and the Canadian was a sideline reporter at ESL Pro League season 14.

The talent lineup also includes some people who have most frequently appeared on CS:GO broadcasts for the past year. Chad “SPUNJ” Burchill, Anders Blume, and Auguste “Semmler” Massonnat will be heard during the PGL Stockholm Major. 

You can watch the PGL Stockholm Major on PGL’s Twitch channel starting on Oct. 26. 


Dot Esports is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more
related content
Read Article ESL Challenger Melbourne 2024 CS2: Schedule, results, teams, and more
The ESL Challenger Melbourne trophy on a plinth on-stage.
Read Article CS2 On The Other Hand April 25 full update notes
A peek through double doors mid on Dust 2 in CS2.
Read Article Dust 2 returns to CS2 active map pool in massive April 25 update
A player with an AK in their left hand on Dust 2 in CS2.
Related Content
Read Article ESL Challenger Melbourne 2024 CS2: Schedule, results, teams, and more
The ESL Challenger Melbourne trophy on a plinth on-stage.
Read Article CS2 On The Other Hand April 25 full update notes
A peek through double doors mid on Dust 2 in CS2.
Read Article Dust 2 returns to CS2 active map pool in massive April 25 update
A player with an AK in their left hand on Dust 2 in CS2.
Author
Mateusz Miter
Polish Staff Writer. Mateusz previously worked for numerous outlets and gaming-adjacent companies, including ESL. League of Legends or CS:GO? He loves them both. In fact, he wonders which game he loves more every day. He wanted to go pro years ago, but somewhere along the way decided journalism was the more sensible option—and he was right.