Draculan emerges from the shadows once again!
Draculan returns for its third edition, continuing its mission to strengthen the grassroots Counter-Strike scene through high-level offline competition. The previous editions have demonstrated the value of in-person tournaments, and Season 3 aims to raise the standard even further.
Open to up to 16 teams, Draculan 3 will bring together competitors from across the Global Region for a new chapter of intense LAN competition at Nexus Gamers Pub in Bucharest.
Counter-Strike returns to Bucharest
Draculan 3 keeps the same open LAN spirit but expands the battlefield:
Draculan 3 will take place between 20–23 November 2025
he tournament remains fully open, with no invitation system or entry restrictions. Teams from the Global Region, as defined in Valve’s official rules, are eligible to participate.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis via www.draculan.gg, and the entry fee is €800 + VAT per team.
Format & Seeding
Tier 2 VRS Ranked event
Seeding will be based on the official VRS Rankings released by Valve in November.
The top 4 registered teams by VRS (as of two weeks before the event) will be seeded directly into the Main Event.
The remaining teams will compete in the Open LAN Group Stage Qualifiers on Day 1.
All stages of the competition, from the Group Stage to the Double Elimination Playoffs, will be played on LAN.
An application will be submitted to HLTV.org for coverage and ranking status, although this cannot be guaranteed in advance.
The Venue
As with the previous editions, the tournament will be hosted at Nexus Gamers Pub, one of Romania’s most recognized esports venues. The space provides a dedicated competitive setup, team areas, and infrastructure optimized for Counter-Strike 2 tournament play, ensuring smooth operations and a professional LAN environment.
The Spirit of Draculan
Season 3 continues the original vision behind Draculan: offering teams a reliable, structured, and competitive LAN environment built entirely around the players.
With a transparent format, on-site competition, and no shortcuts or closed invitations, Draculan 3 remains focused on what defines Counter-Strike at its core — direct competition on equal ground.
