StarLadder’s StarSeries 2028 Announced - Full Roadmap

Following the announcement of two StarSeries seasons planned for 2028, we can already share the broader roadmap for the series across the coming years. With StarSeries Season 21 scheduled for 2027 and the anniversary StarSeries 20 approaching later this year, here’s a look at what’s ahead for StarSeries.

Plans in the Years Ahead
StarSeries is mapped out across the next two years, with multiple seasons already confirmed.

StarSeries Season 22
16–21 May, 2028

StarSeries Season 21
20–25 October, 2027

Additional details regarding formats, participating teams, qualification systems, and prize pools for all three seasons will be announced closer to the events.

Anniversary Season Upcoming This Fall
StarSeries Season 20 arrives in September 2026 in the Schengen zone, marking the second anniversary of the series.

StarSeries Season 20
17–20 September, 2026
Schengen Zone

The path to the LAN stage begins this summer:
July 22–26: EU Closed Qualifier (2 slots)
July 28 – August 2: NA Closed Qualifier (1 slot)
July 28 – August 2: SA Closed Qualifier (1 slot)

Featuring a $500,000 prize pool, the event will bring 8 best CS2 teams to the LAN Finals: 4 directly invited via Global VRS standings and 4 qualified through regional competitions.
See full details regarding the format, tournament structure and additional information in the season's announcement.

This is just the beginning of the next chapters for the series; further announcements will follow on our channels.