Samsung Electronics Odyssey Cup Counter-Strike 2 Championship Ignites Competition Across The Region

Fueling esports passion across Southeast Asia and Oceania, bringing together the region’s finest gamers

Samsung Electronics presents the Odyssey Cup Counter-Strike 2[1] Championship, uniting gamers across Southeast Asia and Oceania for an electrifying experience that captivates players and spectators alike.

Building on the Odyssey Cup Legacy

First launched in 2023, the Odyssey Cup has established itself as a highlight in the region’s esports calendar. In 2024, Samsung hosted the Odyssey Cup Dota 2¹ Championship which saw an Australian team reach the finals. In 2025, Samsung remains steadfast in providing a platform for gaming enthusiasts and aspiring champions to shine.

Designed as a multi-stage competition, the 2025 Odyssey Cup will see participating markets, including Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, crown their own champions during the national qualifiers – 31 October to 23 November – before advancing their winning teams to the regional stage.

The winning teams will subsequently enter a group draw to determine match-ups for the exciting grand finale, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 12 to 14 December, where they will compete for the regional championship title and an attractive US$50,000 prize pool.

Powered by Samsung Odyssey Gaming Monitors

Integral to the championship is none other than Samsung’s Odyssey OLED G60SF, a gaming powerhouse engineered for peak performance and responsiveness. With its 500Hz refresh rate[2], blistering 0.03ms response time[3], and vibrant QD-OLED display, this monitor is meticulously crafted to provide brilliant visuals, speed, and immersion-empowering players to unleash their full potential in the intense battles of Counter-Strike 2¹.

A Regional Celebration of Esports

“The Odyssey Cup represents more than esports – it celebrates community building and showcases Samsung’s commitment to empowering gamers and shaping the landscape of esports and digital culture,” said Leslie Goh, Head of Regional Display Solutions, Samsung Southeast Asia and Oceania.

Australians can follow the Odyssey Cup action via Samsung Australia’s You Tube Channel, culminating in a thrilling, and all expenses paid grand finale in Kuala Lumpur.

Do you have what it takes to be the next Odyssey Cup champion? Register now at odyssey-cup.com.

[1] Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2 are trademarks of Valve Corporation.

[2]  Refresh rate may vary based on the performance of the input source.

[3] Refresh rate and response time may vary based on the performance of the input source. Based on GtG measured under internal test conditions. Results may vary by content and monitor settings. GtG (Grey to Grey) measures the time taken for a monitor pixel to change from one grey value to another.