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Today, April 3, 2025, it became known that in an electrifying series of matches, the Imperial Valkyries carved their name into the history of esports by securing a spot in the coveted ESL Impact Finals. This monumental victory not only showcases their skill and dedication but also marks a significant milestone in the journey of women’s competitive gaming.

On January 6th, 2025, SINNERS officially announced their decision to part ways with Tomáš "oskar" Šťastný, as the experienced Czech player has been transferred to another team, whose name has not yet been disclosed.

On December 18th 2024, Adam "⁠friberg⁠" Friberg, a 33 year-old Swede who is arguably one of the most successful Swede players in Counter-Strike history, announced on X (formerly Twitter) that he would be transitioning to a coaching role, being open to offers from different organizations: “Transitioning from player to coach for 2025. With my history in top teams, including MVP at a Major and IGLing for OpTic & Dignitas, I know what it takes to win. My focus: leadership, communication, and core fundamentals at CS's highest level. Need a head coach? Let's talk on DM!”

In an unexpected turn of events, the much-anticipated PGL Belgrade 2025 has been relocated to the well-equipped PGL studios, aiming for a more refined and controlled competitive environment.

In a significant move within the competitive Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) scene, G2 Esports has officially announced the benching of Janusz "Snax" Pogorzelski from their active roster. The change comes as the team looks to revamp its lineup amidst fluctuating performances.

In an impassioned plea for fairness within the esports community, the CEO of BESTIA has recently spoken out against the decision to replace their team in a major upcoming tournament despite overcoming visa issues. This situation sheds light on broader issues faced by esports teams and calls for an industry-wide reflection on justice and fairness.

In an unexpected turn of events at the Europe MRQ Day One, teams GamerLegion and PARIVISION find themselves in a precarious position. This article delves into their journey, struggles, and what this means for their future in the tournament.

On January 23, 2025, Team Spirit defeated HEROIC in the BLAST Bounty 2025 quarterfinals in Denmark. Both teams entered this quarterfinal match missing key members, with HEROIC playing with Andrey "⁠tN1R⁠" Tatarinovich due to visa complications, while Spirit had to compete without the support of their coach, Sergey "⁠hally⁠" Shavaev, who was forced to sit the match out due to health issues.

With the group stage over, BLAST Open Lisbon 2025 will see the competition move from Denmark’s studios to the big stage in Lisbon, as six of the world’s top seven teams vie for the title in the playoffs.

The second stage of ESL Pro League Season 21 is set to begin on Friday, March 7, featuring eight opening-round matchups in the Swiss group stage.

On February 4, 2025, Eternal Fire secured their place in Spodek after eliminating FaZe from IEM Katowice. The Turkish squad dominated FaZe on Anubis and fought a gruelling battle on Nuke, finally emerging victorious after an exhausting 47-round struggle.

On December 28th 2024, Mareks "⁠YEKINDAR⁠" Gaļinskis was sent to Team Liquid’s bench after staying on the active roster for 26 months straight. This move comes after Team Liquid got eliminated from the Perfect World Shanghai Major in the quarterfinals. While it is true that Team Liquid had a good showing this year, also reaching ESL Pro League Season 20, they lost mainly to top-ranked teams in the world. While there is no major problem with losing to the best of the best, it is undeniable that YEKINDAR had a poor performance in most of those matches.

On December 7th 2024, fans looked back as Vitality became the first team to break out of the Elimination Stage and reach the Playoffs at the Perfect World Shanghai Major. They had a bit of a scuffle on day one as they could barely beat FURIA 16-13 in their best-of-one, leading many to believe they weren’t in peak form at the tournament. However, they were quick to prove their haters wrong as they destroyed MIBR in their next best-of-three game, outclassing them on both maps, Mirage (13-3) and Anubis (13-5). Vitality certainly felt good about silencing their critics, as William "⁠mezii⁠" Merriman told HLTV.

In an electrifying display of skill and strategy, FlyQuest secured their spot at the upcoming Austin Major through a flawless run in the MRQ, marking a pivotal moment in their journey. This feat not only highlights their prowess but also shakes up expectations for the major tournament ahead.

The highly anticipated list of teams invited to the ESL Pro League Season 22 has finally been announced, revealing a stellar lineup set to compete in one of the most prestigious tournaments in the esports calendar.