Shanghai Major 2024 Opening Stage Overview: who qualified for Elimination stage and who was eliminated from the tournament

From November 30, 2024, to December 15, 2024, one of the best tournaments in CS2 and esports as a whole — Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 — is taking place. The tournament features 24 of the best teams, each of which qualified to earn their spot in the competition. Shanghai Major 2024 is structured into multiple stages, the first being the Opening Stage, which has just concluded. Here, we’ll recap the key moments and reveal which teams advanced to the Elimination Stage.

Best Teams at Opening Stage and who qualified for Elimination stage Shanghai Major 2024

At this stage of the competition, 16 teams competed, playing 3-5 rounds seeded using the Buchholz system and their initial seeds in a Bo3 format. Based on the results, the top 8 teams advanced to the Elimination Stage, while the bottom 8 were eliminated from the tournament. Here's a list of the teams that progressed to the next stage, along with some insights about them:

• The MongolZ – This team has been a breakout sensation in 2024, winning several tournaments leading up to the Shanghai Major. Expectations were high for The MongolZ to perform well and advance to the Elimination Stage, and they delivered. The team dominated with three wins, secured first place in their group, and will continue their journey in the tournament.
• Team Liquid – Another team with a 3-0 record. Considered one of the favorites in the Opening Stage, Team Liquid lived up to their reputation. While their overall score is slightly lower than The MongolZ, they are still significantly stronger than many other teams in the competition.
• GamerLegion – One of the biggest surprises at the Shanghai Major 2024. Many doubted their ability to even qualify for the tournament, but they not only made it but also secured third place in their group, earning a spot in the Elimination Stage.
• FURIA Esports – A Brazilian team that has consistently demonstrated its skill. They advanced to the next stage with minimal difficulty, finishing with a 3-1 record.
• paiN Gaming – Another strong contender with a 3-1 record, losing only to GamerLegion. paiN Gaming is expected to put up a strong fight in the Elimination Stage and could even secure several victories. Fans of paiN Gaming should keep an eye on their matches, as they promise to be thrilling.
• Wildcard – A true underdog story of the PW Shanghai Major Opening Stage. Despite low expectations from bookmakers and analysts, they managed to secure their spot in the Elimination Stage in a hard-fought final match of the Opening Stage. It will be interesting to see how Wildcard performs moving forward.
• BIG – Delivered a mixed performance with three wins and three losses, but still managed to advance to the next stage. They faced some tough opponents during the Opening Stage, but the challenges will only intensify in the Elimination Stage. BIG will need to muster all their strength to showcase their best gameplay.
• MIBR – The final team to advance to the Elimination Stage, securing 8th place in their group. Another Brazilian team, MIBR has shown solid performances, and their fans are delighted to see them advance. Expectations are high for their continued success in the tournament.

The Elimination Stage will begin on December 5, 2024, and run until December 8, 2024. It will feature the teams mentioned above, along with those that qualified directly for this stage. We highly recommend tuning in to the match broadcasts and keeping up with this exciting tournament.

Teams that were Eliminated from the Opening Stage of Shanghai Major 2024

Above, we discussed the top eight teams from the Opening Stage of the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. Now, let's talk about the teams that finished in 9th to 16th place and didn’t make it to the Elimination Stage:

• FlyQuest – After a strong start, it seemed like FlyQuest would easily advance to the next stage of the Shanghai Major 2024. They won their first two rounds and needed just one more victory. However, they subsequently lost three matches in a row, finishing in 9th place.
• Passion UA – This team made quite a splash during the qualifiers and the Opening Stage of the Major. They played admirably, managing to create opportunities and bounce back even when trailing. However, with two wins and three losses, they fell just short of advancing to the Elimination Stage.
• Complexity Gaming – The American team appeared well-prepared for the Chinese Major, but things didn’t go as planned. After losing their first two matches, they secured two victories but fell to BIG in the final round, resulting in their elimination from the tournament.
• Virtus.pro – A well-known team and winner of many major tournaments. Heading into the Shanghai Major 2024, there were doubts about their preparation and ability to dominate, but fans hoped they would perform well. Ultimately, Virtus.Pro ended with a 1-3 record and were eliminated.
• Cloud9 – Another disappointment of the tournament. Known for their strength, Cloud9 was expected to deliver a confident and impressive performance but failed to meet expectations.
• Rare Atom – While not a favorite heading into the tournament, Rare Atom was recognized as a team capable of putting up a fight. They performed well against Fnatic but lost their remaining matches and were eliminated.
• Imperial Esports – Another Brazilian team, but unlike their compatriots, Imperial Esports couldn’t demonstrate the high level of Brazilian CS2. They lost all three matches and were among the first teams to exit the Shanghai Major 2024.
• Fnatic – Unfortunately for Fnatic fans and CS2 enthusiasts, this legendary team couldn’t make it to the Elimination Stage. They lost three matches and were eliminated from the tournament.

We thank all these teams for their participation and wish them success in future CS2 tournaments, where they can showcase their best gameplay.