Ílhavo, Portugal – August 22, 2025 – OMEN RETAKE®, organized and produced by PEW PEW® and Hyped®, is thrilled to announce Season 11, running from September to November 2025. This season once again highlights OMEN RETAKE’s mission to develop the competitive Counter-Strike ecosystem in Europe, fully aligned with Valve Regional Standings (VRS) guidelines.
Since its launch, OMEN RETAKE has become one of the most important competitions in Portugal, building a structured path from open qualifiers to finals. Season 11 carries on this tradition, with a journey designed to showcase the best talent and deliver an unforgettable esports experience – both online and live.
Format & Schedule
The road to the LAN finals begins with four open online qualifiers, one for Portuguese and Spanish teams and three for European teams (announced later) – where only two teams per qualifier will claim their place in the spotlight:
- Take 1 – September 27-28
- Take 2 – October 4-5
- Take 3 – October 18-19
- Take 4 – October 25-26
The eight qualified teams advance to the Main Event, split into two decisive stages:
- Group Stage – November 1-2 (8 teams, online)*
- Playoffs – November 22-23 (4 teams, LAN, Lisbon Games Week, Portugal)
*VRS Standings from October will be used for seeding
The LAN Finals mark the pinnacle of Season 11, offering players, teams, and fans a competitive environment at Lisbon Games Week.
Fans won’t miss a beat — every round, clutch, and retake will be live in PT-PT on RTP Arena CS’s Twitch channels, alongside coverage from our official regional broadcast partners.
Further details on registration and participation will be released soon across OMEN RETAKE’s official platforms.