Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP) and Team Liquid are among the top teams to compete at the upcoming Birch Cup 2025 LAN event, a Counter-Strike 2 tournament in Gdansk, Poland, from September 26th to 28th. The event is crucial, giving teams one of their final chances to collect Valve Regional Standings (VRS) points before the StarLadder Budapest Major cut-off.

Joining NIP and Team Liquid are some of the biggest names, including Fnatic, ENCE, and OG Esports. In total, 16 teams will compete for a $15,000 prize pool and points that could determine who makes the top 32 for the next Major.

Although the Birch Cup is classed as a Tier 2 event, its position on the tournament calendar has boosted its significance. With LAN results carrying more weight in the VRS, teams have prioritised this tournament, hoping to use it as a springboard into Major contention.

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