The Swiss Stage of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 didn't disappoint, with intense Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports matches leading to some brutal yet expected results. Now, this weekend, it's time for the PGL Cluj-Napoca Playoffs, with the final eight teams competing for their share of the $1,250,000 prize pool. At the current Dollar to Rand exchange rate, that's roughly R23 million. Here's what you need to know!

This weekend (21 to 23 February 2025), the PGL Cluj-Napoca Playoffs will take place at the awesome BT Arena venue in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Eight teams remain, fighting for survival and glory. The frontrunners following the Swiss Stage is FaZe Clan and The MongolZ.

The playoff stage features a single elimination bracket, where the Grand Final is best-of-five, and all the other matches are best-of-three. You can check out the opening Playoff matches for PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 below. There are all best-of-three Quarterfinals matches. We've also provided the times (in SAST) so you don't miss out on any of the action.

• paiN Gaming vs. MOUZ - 21 February at 10:00.
• Astralis vs. The MongolZ - 21 February at 13:00.
• Eternal Fire vs. Team Falcons - 21 February at 16:00.
• FaZe Clan vs. SAW - 21 February at 19:00.

The Semifinals will take place on Saturday, 22 February 2025, at 17:00 and 20:00, respectively. The third-place match will take place on Sunday, 23 February at 17:00, and the Grand Final of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 will begin on 23 February at 18:00. You can watch all the top-tier CS2 esports action on the  PGL Twitch and YouTube channels. Stay tuned to ESC as we'll bring you the full results and grand finale highlights when the dust settles.

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