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{{Infobox league
|name=Office Showdown 2025 Pilot Series
|image=OfficeShowdown2025PilotEventLogo.png
|icon=
|organizer=[https://www.nativz.gg/ Nativz Gaming]
|sponsor=
|game=cs2
|map1=Ancient
|map2=Anubis
|map3=Inferno
|map4=Mirage
|map5=Nuke
|map6=Train
|map7=Anubis
|type=Online
|country=Ireland
|venue=
|format=Round Robin Groups > Double Elimination
|prizepool=
|localcurrency=
|prizepoolusd=
|sdate=2025-05-08
|edate=2025-06-12
|bracket=https://www.challengermode.com/s/OfficeShowdown/tournaments/7827e900-1109-4d98-89b7-08dd84a120e4/brackets/1
|web=https://www.officeshowdown.com/
|rules=https://officeshowdown.notion.site/
|team_number=4
|teamfirst=GG Machines
|teamsecond=NI Health Service
|teamthird=Dogpatch CS2
|teamfourth=Logitech G
|twitter=@OfficeShowdown
|twitch=officeshowdown
|youtube=@Office_Showdown
|discord=1306161836835606528
}}

{{#vardefine:date|2025-05-08}}

==About==

* Gear up and step into the battlefield with Office Showdown’s Counter-Strike 2 division. Whether you’re a tactical mastermind, an ace sharpshooter, or the glue holding your squad together, CS2 is the ultimate test of reflexes, strategy, and team coordination. Take the lead, outsmart your opponents, and represent your company in one of the most iconic competitive games of all time.
* We’re officially up and running, and first off, a massive thank you for being part of this pilot series. It’s already been a journey getting here — and now it’s time to play.
* Office Showdown is the ultimate corporate esports league, bringing competitive gaming to workplaces across Ireland. 🎮 
* It’s where company pride meets high-energy esports action, with teams battling in popular titles like League of Legends, Valorant, Counter Strike 2, and Rocket League. 📹 
* Office Showdown is more than just a tournament—it’s an exciting, purpose-driven platform designed to foster community, engagement, and team spirit in the workplace. 🏅 

==Rules==

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* See [https://officeshowdown.notion.site/ Welcome to the Office Showdown Help Centre!] for the full suite of rules for this event.
* See [https://officeshowdown.notion.site/Game-Format-e-g-5v5-MR12-format-18f5865de34f814a89e2e06c0c324686 Game Format → (e.g., 5v5, MR12 format)] for game format rules.
* See [https://officeshowdown.notion.site/Match-Rules-e-g-maps-overtime-rules-weapon-restrictions-if-any-18f5865de34f8189b7edd94ae6167392 Match Rules → (e.g., maps, overtime rules, weapon restrictions if any)] for match specific rules.
* Registration, eligibility, frequently asked questions and support are all listed in the first page linked.
</div>
</div>

===Format===

* Weekly round robin groups schedule:
** Thursday: Counter-Strike 2.
** 8-week tournament.
* ✅ Online Group Stage + Finals. For future events, teams will compete remotely, with the top teams qualifying for an in-person showdown at the season’s end.

==Broadcast talent==

{{BroadcasterCard
|position=Commentator
|b1=EviN |b1flag=ie
|b2=FL3M1NG |b2flag=ieuk
}}

==Prize Pool==
There was no prizepool for this pilot event.

{| class="wikitable"
! Place
! Team
|-
| [[File:Gold.png]]1st
| [[File:GGMachinesSmall.png]]GG Machines
|-
| [[File:Silver.png]]2nd
| [[File:Csgologo_std.png]]NI Health Service
|-
| [[File:Bronze.png]]3rd
| [[File:DogpatchCS2Small.png]]Dogpatch CS2
|-
| 4th
| [[File:LogitechGSmall.png]]Logitech G
|}

==Participants==

{{box|start|padding=2em|max-width=850px}}
{{TeamCard
|team=GG Machines
|image=GGMachines.png
|imagesize=119x119px
|p1=MrLukesGames |p1flag=ie
|p2=PlusUltra |p2flag=ie
|p3=Praefect |p3flag=ie
|p4=MTz80 |p4flag=ie
|p5=Paddlez |p5flag=cz
}}
{{box|break|padding=2em}}
{{TeamCard
|team=Dogpatch CS2
|image=DogpatchCS2.png
|imagesize=119x119px
|p1=jak |p1flag=ie
|p2=ró |p2flag=ie
|p3=BooCull |p3flag=ie
|p4=Incipiens |p4flag=ie
|p5=akuk |p5flag=ie
}}
{{box|break|padding=2em}}
{{TeamCard
|team=NI Health Service
|image=Csgologo_thumb.png
|imagesize=119x119px
|p1=Pinhead Larry |p1flag=ie
|p2=Riptide |p2flag=ie
|p3=Aspect |p3flag=ie
|p4=Goyathlay |p4flag=uk
|p5=cg |p5flag=uk
}}
{{box|break|padding=2em}}
{{TeamCard
|team=Logitech G
|image=LogitechG.png
|imagesize=119x119px
|p1=Septimus |p1flag=ie
|p2=cillkid |p2flag=ie
|p3=hodor |p3flag=in
|p4=e_ob1 |p4flag=int
|p5=DJ_180 |p5flag=int
}}
{{box|break|padding=2em}}

==Group Stage==

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===={{hiddenSort|Round Robin Group}}====
{{GroupTableStart| Round Robin Group |width=400px
|date=May 08, 2025 - May 29, 2025
|finished=TRUE
}}
{{GroupTableSlot|GG Machines |place=1|win_m=2|lose_m=0|tie_m=0|win_r=|lose_r=|diff=|pbg=up|show_p=true}}
{{GroupTableSlot|NI Health Service |place=2|win_m=1|lose_m=1|tie_m=0|win_r=|lose_r=|diff=|pbg=up|show_p=true}}
{{GroupTableSlot|Dogpatch CS2 |place=3|win_m=0|lose_m=0|tie_m=0|win_r=|lose_r=|diff=|pbg=down|show_p=true}}
{{GroupTableSlot|Logitech G |place=4|win_m=0|lose_m=2|tie_m=0|win_r=|lose_r=|diff=|pbg=down|show_p=true}}
{{GroupTableEnd}}

==Bracket Stage==

{{2SETeamBracket
<!-- FINALS -->
|R1D1team=GG Machines |R1D1score= |R1D1win=1
|R1D2team=NI Health Service |R1D2score= |R1D2win=
}}

<nowiki>*</nowiki>The grand final was not played as [[NI Health Service]] decided to forfeit this match<ref>[https://www.officeshowdown.com/p/the-pilot-series-wrap-up-our-first-office-showdown-champions The Pilot Series Wrap-Up: Our First Office Showdown Champions, officeshowdown.com]</ref>.

==External links==

===Miscellaneous===

* [https://www.challengermode.com/s/OfficeShowdown/tournaments/7827e900-1109-4d98-89b7-08dd84a120e4 Pilot Tournament - Counter-Strike 2 - Overview - Tournament | Challengermode, challengermode.com]
* [https://www.officeshowdown.com/p/the-pilot-series-wrap-up-our-first-office-showdown-champions The Pilot Series Wrap-Up: Our First Office Showdown Champions, officeshowdown.com]
* [https://www.officeshowdown.com/counter-strike-2 Office Showdown | Counter-Strike 2, officeshowdown.com]
* [https://www.officeshowdown.com/p/countdown-begins-one-week-to-go Countdown begins – one week to go!, officeshowdown.com]
* [https://discord.com/channels/1306161836835606528/1366741347066974240/1368961982249566279 • Discord | #announcements | Office Showdown, discord.com]

==References==
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{{#subobject: |Player=PlusUltra |Type=Online |Date={{#var:date}} |Team=GG Machines |Result=1st |Prize=}}
{{#subobject: |Player=Praefect |Type=Online |Date={{#var:date}} |Team=GG Machines |Result=1st |Prize=}}
{{#subobject: |Player=MTz80 |Type=Online |Date={{#var:date}} |Team=GG Machines |Result=1st |Prize=}}
{{#subobject: |Player=Paddlez |Type=Online |Date={{#var:date}} |Team=GG Machines |Result=1st |Prize=}}

{{#subobject: |Player=Pinhead Larry |Type=Online |Date={{#var:date}} |Team=NI Health Service |Result=2nd |Prize=}}
{{#subobject: |Player=Riptide |Type=Online |Date={{#var:date}} |Team=NI Health Service |Result=2nd |Prize=}}
{{#subobject: |Player=Aspect |Type=Online |Date={{#var:date}} |Team=NI Health Service |Result=2nd |Prize=}}
{{#subobject: |Player=Goyathlay |Type=Online |Date={{#var:date}} |Team=NI Health Service |Result=2nd |Prize=}}
{{#subobject: |Player=cg |Type=Online |Date={{#var:date}} |Team=NI Health Service |Result=2nd |Prize=}}

{{#subobject: |Player=jak |Type=Online |Date={{#var:date}} |Team=Dogpatch CS2 |Result=3rd |Prize=}}
{{#subobject: |Player=ró |Type=Online |Date={{#var:date}} |Team=Dogpatch CS2 |Result=3rd |Prize=}}
{{#subobject: |Player=BooCull |Type=Online |Date={{#var:date}} |Team=Dogpatch CS2 |Result=3rd |Prize=}}
{{#subobject: |Player=Incipiens |Type=Online |Date={{#var:date}} |Team=Dogpatch CS2 |Result=3rd |Prize=}}
{{#subobject: |Player=akuk |Type=Online |Date={{#var:date}} |Team=Dogpatch CS2 |Result=3rd |Prize=}}

{{#subobject: |Player=Septimus |Type=Online |Date={{#var:date}} |Team=Logitech G |Result=4th |Prize=}}
{{#subobject: |Player=cillkid |Type=Online |Date={{#var:date}} |Team=Logitech G |Result=4th |Prize=}}
{{#subobject: |Player=hodor |Type=Online |Date={{#var:date}} |Team=Logitech G |Result=4th |Prize=}}
{{#subobject: |Player=e_ob1 |Type=Online |Date={{#var:date}} |Team=Logitech G |Result=4th |Prize=}}
{{#subobject: |Player=DJ_180 |Type=Online |Date={{#var:date}} |Team=Logitech G |Result=4th |Prize=}}

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