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Vitality continue their reign of terror, claiming their third consecutive trophy in a thrilling 3-2 grand final against MOUZ at BLAST Open Lisbon 2025. The win extends Vitality’s series streak to 16 in a row, just one shy of Astralis’ legendary 17, making it the fourth-longest in CS history.

Falcons secured their spot in ESL Pro League Season 21 playoffs by eliminating FURIA in a grueling three-map showdown. Despite a rocky start, Falcons found their footing when it mattered most, with NiKo delivering a masterclass to drag his team across the finish line.

On February 2. 2025, NiKo and his new squad, Team Falcons, fell from the IEM Katowice Elimination Bracket at the hands of his former teammates in G2 Esports.

On December 17th 2024, ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) announced additional details about its upcoming ESL Pro Tour in 2025. Amongst the many pieces of information shared, the changes to prize money, the introduction of the Annual Club Incentive and the invitation cut-off dates stood out the most.

The inaugural season of BLAST Rivals is heating up as the playoff bracket is now officially set. With top-tier teams ready to clash, the esports community is buzzing with anticipation. Let's dive into what makes this upcoming showdown a must-watch for every cyber sports enthusiast.

On November 27th, 2024, Passion UA CEO Artemijs Rjabovs said in an interview with Cyber TALK Show that his organization has renewed the contracts it has had with its CS2 players. While the exact details of said contracts are unknown at the moment, such as whether it was signed before the RMR or after the RMR when the team qualified for the Shanghai Major, all we know so far is that they’ll expire in 2027. However, the CEO has explicitly said that he does not intend to stand between opportunities if bigger organizations come to scout for his players after the performance they put up at the Europe RMR this month.

On January 31, 2025, Astralis clinched the last spot in IEM Katowice Stage 2 with a convincing two-map victory over paiN Gaming.

On February 16, 2025, FaZe delivered a convincing 2-0 victory over MOUZ in their PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 group stage map, securing their playoff spot in the most dominant fashion possible. Uptill now, FaZe have cruised through the tournament group stage with a clean 3-0 record, defeating SAW, Eternal Fire, and now MOUZ.

On November 16th, 2024, FURIA and M80 faced off in the Perfect World Shanghai Major Americas RMR for a chance to grab the last qualifying spot from their region. Unfortunately, despite the ambitions M80 entered the fray with, FURIA won comfortably across the two maps, Anubis and Vertigo, with the same scoreline, 13-8. FURIA’s qualification marks Gabriel "⁠FalleN⁠" Toledo’s 16th Major appearance, going to show how long he’s been competing in the Counter-Strike esports scene.

On December 6th 2024, G2 Esports cemented itself as the top seed at the Shanghai Major with a stellar performance across multiple matches. Despite having a small hiccup on day one of the Elimination Stage when they lost their first best-of-one 13-10 to The MongolZ, one could call it “getting used to the tournament setting” because they have been undefeated ever since. Since then, G2 Esports has crushed BIG 13-5 and beaten 3DMAX 13-8, putting them at the top of the seeds for now, something that Ilya "⁠m0NESY⁠" Osipo spoke to HLTV about.

In a stunning upset during the BLAST Open London 2025 event, the esports team M80 defeated Virtus.pro, forcing the latter out of the competition much earlier than anticipated. The match not only captivated fans worldwide but also set a new dynamic in professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) play.

Delve into the heart-pounding action of the PGL Bucharest 2026 quarter-finals with our minute-by-minute updates and analysis. Experience the excitement as if you're watching live from the front row. Join us in uncovering which teams are edging closer to glory in this prestigious esports tournament.

On December 26th 2024, Audric "⁠JACKZ⁠" Jug took to X (formerly Twitter) announce that he is now a free agent, ending a three-month stint with GenOne. “Ready for the new season! I’m a free agent and still have that competitive fire. My motivation remains intact. My experience and knowledge can elevate a team in many ways. Don’t hesitate to reach out via DM or contact my agent @Jerome_Coupez. Otherwise, I wish you happy holidays! Enjoy time with your loved ones, and may love surround you.“

In a stunning display of skill and strategy, G2 Esports secured a decisive victory against Team Liquid at the highly anticipated BLAST Open London event. This victory not only showcases G2's dominance in the realm of competitive gaming but also sets the stage for an exciting season ahead.

On August 27, 2024, Perfect World’s decision to disqualify PARAVISION from the European RMR was reversed as it was a miscommunication that led to the decision in the first place. The disqualification was primarily issued over the presence of a Valve-banned coach, Ivan “F_1N” Kochugov, who was banned earlier in 2020 for partaking in a coach spectator exploit.