MESA has officially unveiled the MESA Nomadic Masters 2025 circuit, a groundbreaking series featuring a total prize pool of $500,000. Divided into two flagship events, Spring and Fall each tournament will offer $250,000 as Tier-2 Valve-ranked events, showcasing some of the best teams from Europe and Asia.
Building on the success of the 2024 circuit, MESA Nomadic Masters Spring 2024 saw The MongolZ secure their first international arena trophy by defeating Bleed Esports in the grand final at Steppe Arena, cheered on by a home crowd of 3,000 fans. This historic win set the stage for The MongolZ’s remarkable 2024 season.
Event Details
MESA Nomadic Masters Spring 2025: April 30 – May 4, 2025
MESA Nomadic Masters Fall 2025: October 15 – 19, 2025
The Spring event will feature eight teams, with invites and qualifiers determined by Valve Regional Standings (VRS). It is set to be the largest Tier-2 Valve-ranked event since the implementation of Valve's new Tournament Operations Requirements.
Slots Distribution:
Invites (4):
2 Europe VRS Invites
2 Asia VRS Invites
Closed Qualifiers (3):
2 Europe Qualifier Slots
1 Asia Qualifier Slot
MESA League Season 4 (1):
Open Qualifier Slot
Team invites will be based on the first Valve Regional Standings update in March 2025, while the qualifiers will run from late March to early April. The final slot will be filled through MESA League Season 4, scheduled from March 11–21, 2025.
Ganbaatar Erdenee, Managing Director of MESA, on the Upcoming Circuit:
“We’re thrilled to host the first Tier-2 Valve-ranked arena event since the implementation of Valve’s new rules. With a high prize pool and an arena atmosphere, we aim to bridge the gap between Tier-1 and Tier-2 esports. Current tournaments either cater to elite teams or offer low-prize online competitions. We want to provide a stepping stone for teams aspiring to compete at the highest level while welcoming world-class squads just outside Valve's top-eight rankings. This is an equal opportunity for top and middle-tier teams, and we’re optimistic about the future of the MESA Nomadic Masters series.”
The Fall 2025 event, set for October 15–19, will feature the same prize pool, with potential expansions to include 12 teams, invites from the Americas, and additional closed qualifiers. In 2026, MESA plans to further increase the number of slots and qualifiers, creating more opportunities for lower-tier teams to climb the Valve rankings.
MESA League has played a pivotal role in developing the Mongolian esports scene, producing talents like Techno4k, bLitz, senzu, mzinho, nin9, bart4k, and sk0r. These young players, aged 14-18, began their careers in MESA tournaments, underscoring the league’s impact on nurturing the next generation of esports talent.
MESA has also introduced the MESA Asian Masters LAN, a Valve-ranked event featuring eight teams from Asia, with the winner earning a slot at PGL Bucharest 2025.
The MESA Nomadic Masters 2025 promises to deliver an exceptional competitive experience for teams and fans alike, as the organization continues to strengthen the global Tier-2 Counter-Strike esports ecosystem.
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