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IEM Cologne Major 2026: Swiss Stage Rounds 4–5 Recap
BIG qualify after winning 16 consecutive rounds from 0-12 down on Mirage to beat NRG, sealing the final playoff spot alongside TYLOO and FlyQuest as IEM Cologne Stage 1 concludes.
IEM Cologne Major 2026: Swiss Stage Rounds 1–3 Recap
B8 and BetBoom book their playoff spots with 3-0 records, SINNERS and Gaimin exit, and blameF's 134.6 ADR on Nuke is the stat line of the tournament so far.
Parken Challenger Championship Cancelled as Operator Files for Bankruptcy
New Breed Agency ApS has filed for bankruptcy, cancelling PCC events #9–16 and the Parken Stadium Master Finals with immediate effect.
Ninjas in Pyjamas Win Stake Ranked Episode 2 After Stunning Lower Bracket Run
Ninjas in Pyjamas claimed the Stake Ranked Episode 2 title with a stunning lower bracket comeback, defeating magic 2-1 in the Grand Final after being sent down 0-2 in the Upper Bracket Final.
Alliance Wins ROG Journey Spring 2026, Boosting CS2 Major Race Hopes
Alliance claim the $10,000 top prize at the A-Tier LAN in Stockholm, defeating EYEBALLERS 2-0 in the Grand Final.
NAVI lifts the EPL trophy, FaZe in freefall, & 9z stuns MOUZ | This week in CS2
NAVI close out EPL Season 23, 9z stun MOUZ at BLAST Rotterdam, FaZe hit 3-10 on the year, and a busy week of roster moves across the scene.
Valve Overhauls CS2 Reloading: Magazines Replace Ammo Pools in Game-Changing Update
Valve removes the reserve ammo pool in CS2, introducing a strict magazine system that punishes habitual reloading and reshuffles weapon stamina across the board.
Vitality claim #1 as illwill and 9z make historic VRS jumps
Vitality overtake FURIA for the global #1 spot, while illwill and 9z make 35 and 32-place climbs — the biggest jumps in this month's VRS update.
How the Valve Ranking System Actually Works
A breakdown of the four factors behind the VRS — why prize money runs the show, how strength of schedule pays off retroactively, and what the controversies are really about.
HEROIC win Draculan Season 5 with yxngstxr standing in
HEROIC won Draculan Season 5 going 5-0 through the bracket with stand-in Simon "yxngstxr" Boije filling in for Alkaren.
Imperial bench skullz, 3DMAX overhaul squad, Fingers Crossed disband rosters
Imperial bench skullz after six months, 3DMAX bring in misutaaa, NBK- and wasiNk from GenOne, and Fingers Crossed disband their rosters.
GamerLegion win Parken Challenger Championship #1, qualify for CCT Global Finals
GamerLegion won the Parken Challenger Championship #1 in Copenhagen, going 8-1 overall to claim €5,000 and a CCT Global Finals 2026 slot.
De_Airport Masters: 14 teams descend on Oslo for two days of CS2
Landing Zone's De_Airport Masters kicks off today in Gardermoen with 14 teams competing for $8,000. Here are the groups, the schedule, and what to watch.
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026: Playoffs Set as PARIVISION, Aurora, and Natus Vincere Complete the Bracket
Day 5 concluded with PARIVISION, Aurora, and Natus Vincere claiming the final playoff spots at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, eliminating FUT, Astralis, and G2 in dramatic fashion.
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026: Three More Advance, FaZe Shockingly Eliminated
Day 4 of the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 saw three more teams punch their tickets to the playoffs, while FaZe's tournament run came to a stunning end alongside HEROIC and B8 in a dramatic day of elimination matches.
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026: Falcons and Vitality Advance to Playoffs
Falcons and Vitality become the first two teams to secure their spots in the playoffs, while paiN and 3DMAX are eliminated from PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026.
PassionUA Strengthens Roster with try and Senzu
PassionUA announces the addition of try as their primary AWPer with Hallzerk moving to the bench and Senzu as a rifler, strengthening their roster with experienced players for upcoming competitions.
FOKUS Clan Enter Counter-Strike with International Roster Led by kuben and ztr
German org FOKUS Clan makes their Counter-Strike debut with an international lineup coached by Virtus.pro and ENCE veteran kuben, featuring ex-GamerLegion IGL ztr and rising AWP talent Jorko.
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 Preview: Opening Day Matchups and Predictions
Sixteen teams battle in Romania's Swiss-format gauntlet starting February 14. We break down every opening round matchup and pick our favorites heading into the $625,000 S-tier LAN.
IEM Krakow 2026 Shatters Non-Major Viewership Record with 1.38M Peak Viewers
Vitality's dominant victory over FURIA at IEM Krakow 2026 has made history, breaking the viewership record for non-Major Counter-Strike tournaments and solidifying the event's status as a premier esports spectacle.