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Latest Counter-Strike 2 news, roster moves, patch notes and esports coverage – tournaments, transfers and pro-scene analysis, updated regularly.
CS2 NOVAQ bench three players and begin youth-focused rebuild
NOVAQ have transfer-listed neaLaN, tasman and Pump, leaving AdreN and coach keeN as the foundation of a youth-focused roster rebuild.
Oct 2, 2026 4 min read
CS2 LOUD release CS2 roster before its official announcement
LOUD have released the Brazilian CS2 roster reportedly signed in May before announcing it, while the five players intend to…
Oct 2, 2026 4 min read
CS2 HLTV refines Rating 3.0 with new map-specific data
HLTV has refined Rating 3.0 using 29,030 maps, adding Cache-specific data and tighter Round Swing rules ahead of its 2026…
Oct 2, 2026 4 min read
CS2 IEM Cologne 2027 expands to eight-team arena playoffs
IEM Cologne 2027 will feature eight playoff teams, four LANXESS Arena days and a 360-degree stage, with the event running…
Oct 2, 2026 4 min read
CS2 Snappi ends playing career to become HEROIC head coach
Snappi has ended his playing career at 36 to become HEROIC's head coach, replacing doto before Stake Pulse Beat III…
Oct 2, 2026 4 min read
CS2 HEROIC trophy and 100 Thieves VRS gain define Stockholm final
HEROIC won Stake Pulse Beat II after an Ancient escape, while finalists 100 Thieves gained 127 VRS points for their…
Oct 1, 2026 4 min read
CS2 tikuak returns to Chinggis Warriors after short MongolZ spell
The MongolZ have returned 17-year-old tikuak to Chinggis Warriors after he averaged a 0.91 rating across 21 maps.
Oct 1, 2026 4 min read
CS2 Liquid sweep Wildcard to win iBUYPOWER Masters FML unbeaten
Liquid defeated Wildcard 2-0 and completed iBUYPOWER Masters FML 2026 without losing a map, securing the $30,000 LAN title.
Oct 1, 2026 4 min read
CS2 AwaykeN sets CS2 LAN map record with 62 kills in Riga
AwaykeN recorded a CS2 LAN-record 62 kills for INFURITY in a 60-round Dust2 loss at Urban Riga Open Season 7.
Oct 1, 2026 4 min read
CS2 Without a Roof seek organization after ESEA North America title
Stewie2K, autimatic, Brehze, CeRq and FaNg are seeking an organization after winning the ESEA Season 58 North America Finals.
Oct 1, 2026 4 min read