EGW-NewsPGL Revises Payout System Following Team Boycotts
PGL Revises Payout System Following Team Boycotts
PGL has announced major changes to its prize distribution system ahead of PGL Bucharest 2025, which kicks off on April 5.
While the $1,250,000 total prize pool remains unchanged, the payout structure has been overhauled:
- 50% of the prize pool will now be awarded directly to teams.
- The remaining 50% will go to organizations.
Why Did PGL Change the Payout System?
- Previously, PGL paid organizations a fixed amount, which led to dissatisfaction among top teams.
- To remain competitive with ESL and BLAST, which offer performance-based bonuses, PGL has aligned its structure to incentivize participation.
Team Boycotts Sparked the Overhaul
- At PGL Cluj-Napoca, top teams Spirit, NAVI, Vitality, and G2 refused to participate due to payment concerns.
- In PGL Bucharest 2025, NAVI and Spirit have once again declined, as their academy rosters were invited to the closed qualifiers instead.
- This prompted PGL to revise its policies in a bid to attract top-tier teams, increase viewership, and boost tournament revenue.
PGL Bucharest 2025 Overview
- Dates: April 6–13
- Location: Bucharest, Romania
- Teams: 16
- Prize Pool:$625,000 for teams + $625,000 for organizations
With these changes, PGL aims to prevent further withdrawals and solidify its standing as a premier tournament organizer.
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