Your guide to the PGL Copenhagen Major Pick’Em: Selections, how to play, and more

The first Counter-Strike 2 Major is here, and with it is the long-awaited PGL Copenhagen Major 2024 Pick’Em Challenge. Once again, players will put their CS knowledge to the test, picking who they think will walk away as Major Champions.

With CS2’s rise in popularity, many fans are new to the concept of the Pick’Em Challenge, so we’re covering everything related to the Pick’Em’s below, including details about the Viewer Pass, Souvenir Coins, and even a few picks to get you started.

Here’s your ultimate guide to the PGL Copenhagen Major CS2 Pick’Em Challenge.

How to play the PGL Copenhagen Major Pick’Em Challenge in CS2

To play the PGL Copenhagen Major CS2 Pick’Em Challenge, first purchase the Copenhagen 2024 Viewer Pass. There are two options: the regular viewer pass for $10, or the bonus pass with three extra Souvenir Tokens for $18.

Once purchased and activated, select teams for your Pick’Em Challenge and progress your CS2 Copenhagen Major coin. You’ll receive the Bronze coin when you activate the pass and then complete challenges to level your coin up.

After activating the viewer pass, head to the PGL Copenhagen 2024 hub on the main menu and click and drag the team logos into the positions you think each team will finish. You’ll need to pick two teams that go 3-0, two teams that go 0-3, and six teams that go 3-1 or 3-2.

For the playoffs, you’ll need to complete the entire bracket before the quarterfinals: Four quarterfinals, two semifinals, and the grand final. Including the viewer pass activation, here are the challenges for the Copenhagen 2024 CS2 Major Coin:

• Place all ten Pick’Em predictions for the Opening Stage before it begins.
• Get five correct Pick’Em predictions for the Opening Stage.
• Place all ten Pick’Em predictions for the Elimination Stage before it begins.
• Get five correct Pick’Em predictions for the Elimination Stage.
• Place all seven Pick’Em predictions for the Playoffs before it begins.
• Place two correct Pick’Em predictions for the quarterfinals.
• Place one correct Pick’Em prediction for the semifinals.
• Make a correct Pick’Em prediction for the grand final.

It’s normally very difficult to complete nine challenges and earn a Diamond Coin, but if you do, you’ll have a highly-coveted piece of silverware for your CS2 inventory. With the Swiss System, it’s tough to land all the predictions for any of the stages of the Major, but if you’re looking for help in picking the best options for the Opening Stage, you can follow our lead and lean on the favorites.

What are Souvenir Tokens used for in CS2?

You’ll earn Souvenir Tokens for activating and completing the Pick’Em challenges. Once redeemed, the token will be traded for a Souvenir Package from a selected match of your choice. The package will contain unique CS2 weapon skins for the map that was played as well as golden stickers of each team participating pre-placed on the weapon you receive.

It is common for Pick’Em players to save and use the Souvenir Tokens for the grand final, but many also try to open weapon cases from particular maps, such as Mirage for its Desert Hydra collection. You can purchase Souvenir Tokens separately for a match of your choice for $3 if you’re desperate for a Souvenir skin from a player, team, or map.