
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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