After underdog Outsiders lifted their first Major CS:GO <\/em>trophy at IEM Rio on Nov. 13, fans have been waiting for the next Major tournament.<\/p>
Since 2016, there have been two Valve-sponsored events each year, except during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Many people expected the tradition to continue in 2023, but Valve announced there will be only one Major in 2023 shortly after revealing Counter-Strike 2<\/em>.<\/p>
Even though there are several S-tier CS:GO <\/em>championships throughout the year, the Major is still recognized as the biggest event due to its special atmosphere, the stickers that are released specially for the competition, and the chance of winning a trophy that will forever be displayed on Steam.<\/p>