TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,633
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 8, 1:21 PM EST
Polymarket
This market tracks whether the total number of games played in the G2 versus Astralis Counter-Strike match at the FISSURE PLAYGROUND Group A will be over or under 2.5 games. Currently, Polymarket gives a 100.0% probability to the “Games Total: O/U 2.5” outcome, with resolution based on results reported at https://hltv.org. Keep an eye on the initial match start time of September 8, 2026 at 6:30 AM ET, as this will confirm whether the full best-of-three series is played and ultimately determine the market’s outcome.
This market refers to the Counter-Strike Upper bracket quarterfinal 3 match between G2 and Astralis in the FISSURE PLAYGROUND Group A, initially scheduled for September 8, 2026 at 6:30 AM ET. This market will resolve to "G2" if G2 win the match against Astralis. This market will resolve to "Astralis" if Astralis win the match against G2. If the match is canceled (not played at all) or ends in a tie, this market will resolve to 50-50. If the match is postponed, it must be rescheduled to a start time on or before September 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET (14 calendar days after the originally scheduled start of September 8, 2026 at 6:30 AM ET). If, by that deadline, the most recently announced rescheduled start time is on or before the deadline, this market resolves based on the result of the match as played. Otherwise, this market resolves 50-50, regardless of whether the match is subsequently played. If the match begins but is not completed, and one team wins due to the opponent's forfeiture, disqualification, or walkover, this market will resolve to the team who wins. If the match ends in a forfeit, disqualification, or walkover (team withdraws before the start and the other wins automatically), this market will resolve to 50-50. The resolution source for this market will be official information from https://hltv.org. However, if https://hltv.org has not published final results within 2 hours after the event’s conclusion, a consensus of credible reporting may be used instead including video evidence. In cases where a team’s listed name includes minor discrepancies from the resolution source, this market will resolve based on the underlying real-world match rather than exact name matching. Recognizable abbreviations, alternate or erroneous spellings, sponsor tags, affiliate or academy designations, regional identifiers, and minor formatting differences will be treated as referring to the same team, provided the intended team can be clearly and uniquely identified within the relevant competition. If a listed team name has no reasonable connection to any participating team, or if it matches or could reasonably refer to another team in the same competition such that the intended team cannot be unambiguously determined, this market will resolve 50-50.
Prediction market odds in this market often differ from traditional sportsbook lines due to community-driven pricing and unique betting mechanics. While sportsbooks may set their lines based on analytics and historical data, prediction markets let traders bet directly on outcomes, which can lead to sharper or more volatile prices. Traders watch both sources to spot discrepancies, but this market reflects the collective wisdom of Polymarket users rather than institutional oddsmakers.
This market resolves around Sep 8, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The result is determined by the official match outcome, which will be compared against the bets placed. Once the contest concludes and results are widely reported, the market will settle based on who won the BO3 series, closing all open positions and paying out successful traders.
Key signals that could shift this market include player injuries, team strategy announcements, recent performance in practice matches, and commentary from coaches or analysts. Any news affecting team morale or lineup changes may also sway trader sentiment. As the match date approaches, early betting trends and volume spikes on Polymarket often preview larger moves, especially if unexpected developments arise in the days leading up to Sep 8, 2026.