Counter-Strike News
November 17, 2025
Trainwreck Furious After Losing $5m Falcons CS2 Bet in BLAST Rivals FURIA Defeat
Trainwreck couldn't believe his eyes after losing $5m betting on Falcons' CS2 team to beat FURIA at BLAST Rivals.
November 13, 2025
Sources: ESL & Valve Consider Huge IEM Cologne Major Swiss Stage BO3 Format Change
According to Esports.net sources, ESL & Valve are considering implementing BO3 Swiss matches at the IEM Cologne Major, replacing best-of-one.
November 13, 2025
StarLadder Budapest Major Stickers Released in Counter-Strike 2
The stickers for the StarLadder Budapest CS2 Major have now been released. Here are some of the most interesting player stickers.
November 12, 2025
Several 2026 CS2 Events Won’t Happen as Important Deadlines Missed
The Tier 1 CS2 tournament calendar might get less cramped with StarLadder and FISSURE events missing important deadlines.
November 11, 2025
100 Thieves Face Backlash in CS2 Return as Roobet Named Partner
100 Thieves are returning to Counter-Strike, coming back as 100 Thieves Roobet – and they're getting some stick for the name sponsor.
November 10, 2025
FURIA Dominate Vitality to Win IEM Chengdu
FURIA took down Vitality to win IEM Chengdu, just two months after lifting their first tier one trophy at FISSURE Playground 2.
November 6, 2025
GODSENT Files for Bankruptcy as Former CEO Says New Owners Have “No Relevant Experience”
Former GODSENT CEO, Ludwig Sandgren, has announced that the organization has officially ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy.
November 6, 2025
16-Year-Old CS2 Player Smashes Donk’s FACEIT Elo Record
The young rifler from Metizport now has the highest FACEIT Elo in the history of CS2, toppling Team Spirit’s star.
November 5, 2025
Saudi Arabia Named Core Pillar of ESL FACEIT Strategy Alongside CS2 & Dota 2
Saudi Arabia has reportedly been named as a central pillar in ESL FACEIT's long-term strategy alongside Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2.
November 4, 2025
StarLadder Announce Huge CS2 Major Format Change That Fans Will Love
StarLadder have announced that the upcoming Budapest Major will be the first Counter-Strike 2 Major to feature a best-of-five grand final.