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After 3 years of mediocrity in the Counter-Strike scene, Cloud9 have announced their exit from the space once again. The organization has officially confirmed that they will be exiting for the time being. The news comes on the heels of their final members, Aleksandr "sweety10" Shcherbakov (Team Manager) and Konstantin "groove" Pikiner (Coach), being released from the organization. Cloud9 is Out The North American organization has held a prestigious and long-standing reputation for years in Counter-Strike, going back to some of the mostmore

Counter-Strike time baby. PGL Cluj Napoca is in town and we're into Swiss Stage 2 with the next round of matches. Featured smackdown of the day is The Mongolz taking on Wildcard Gaming. We also have Virtus.Pro, MOUZ, Complexity, FlyQuest and BIG playing today so strap in for a strong day of CS. Our analyst team has sat down and collected, what we think, are the best matches for YOU to predict on today. All outcomes for selected matches aremore

With IEM Katowice coming to an end, and as the Tier-1 teams prepare for PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, we have some thrilling Tier-2 Counter-Strike matches in the CCT series and YALLA Compass Winter series. Best Counter-Strike Predictions and Odds for the 12th of February, 2025 as collected by the Strafe Esports Content Team. Featured Match of the Day IEM Dallas 2025 Asian Qualifier - Lynn Vision Gaming vs The Huns Esports [10:30 am CET | 4:30 am EST] Lynn Vision Gamingmore

In a shocking turn of events today, PGL announced that their highly anticipated return to Kraków for 2027 has hit a major roadblock as TAURON Arena has cancelled their venue booking. The cancellation comes mere hours after the initial announcement of PGL's planned return to the Polish city. The Cancellation The venue's sudden withdrawal stems from a competing commitment, as TAURON Arena received confirmation that Kraków Municipality had already scheduled the venue for a recurring event scheduled for January thatmore

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially confirmed that the inaugural Olympic Esports Games will take place in 2027. This announcement follows months of speculation about potential delays, with initial plans targeting a 2025 launch. The Olympic Esports Games mark a significant milestone in the integration of esports into mainstream global sports. With the backing of the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) as a Founding Partner, the event aims to create a structured and internationally recognized competition. The announcement comesmore

In a significant move, twenty-two Counter-Strike organizations, including Ninjas in Pyjamas, Fnatic, MOUZ and FURIA, have signed an open letter addressed to Valve, urging significant changes to the current tournament system. While these teams support Valve’s vision of a meritocratic esports landscape, they believe the current system is deeply flawed and threatens the sustainability of the scene. The Open Qualifier Dilemma One of the biggest concerns raised in the letter is the current reliance on open qualifiers (OQs) as themore

PGL Cluj Napoca, the first PGL event of 2025, is set to kick off this Valentine's Day, as 16 of the world's top CS2 teams prepare to battle for a massive $1,250,000 prize pool in Romania. The tournament will run from February 14-23, featuring an exciting mix of established powerhouses and emerging talent. Tournament Structure The competition will unfold across two Romanian cities. The initial group stage takes place at the PGL Studios in Bucharest, while the playoffs will movemore

In a stunning display of skill and teamwork, Team Vitality secured their first-ever IEM Katowice championship with a commanding 3-0 victory over defending champions Team Spirit. The French organization showcased their dominance throughout the series, winning decisively on Dust2 (13-6), Nuke (13-5), and closing out the series on Mirage (13-11). A Historic Achievement The victory marks a significant milestone for Vitality, as it represents their first appearance in a Katowice final. The team's journey through the tournament was remarkable, withmore

A month ago, back on the 4th of January, Michael “Shroud” Grzesiek announced that he would be hosting a month-long Fragathon with the goal of donating all proceeds to charity. The primary motivation and inspiration behind the Fragathon was to serve as an homage to Shroud’s father, who had passed 2 years prior. Milestone Goal For First Ever Fragathon In his first ever Fragathon of this type, Shroud managed to hit over $1 million USD in donations, with all themore

The VCT EMEA and VCT Pacific Kickoff Grand Finals are the highlight of today with two interesting Grand Finals matches and a lot on the table with great teams clashing with all their might. Team Vitality face Team Liquid, while DRX wants to avoid revenge from T1, in a best-of-five that promises to be one hell of a match. After careful analysis, our experts team has handpicked the most promising matches in Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends and Dotamore

Earlier today, two CIS giants, Natus Vincere and Team Spirit, clashed in the IEM Katowice 2025 Semifinals. A staggering 1M+ viewers tuned in live, setting the peak viewership record for the tournament. The Clash of the Titans Natus Vincere and Team Spirit are currently two of the hottest teams in Counter-Strike esports. NaVi, an organization synonymous with Counter-Strike itself, won the first Counter-Strike 2 Major in March 2024. Meanwhile, Team Spirit, led by the sensational rookie donk, are the reigningmore

After days of intense battles, jaw-dropping plays, and unforgettable moments, we are down to the final two contenders at IEM Katowice 2025. The iconic Spodek Arena will host one last showdown as Team Vitality and Team Spirit clash in an electrifying Best-of-5 grand final. Both teams come into this match with dominant semifinal performances, and with the coveted IEM Katowice trophy on the line, fans can expect nothing short of a spectacle. Let’s break down everything leading up to thismore

The VCT Americas Kickoff Grand Finals is the highlight of today with two interesting matches and a lot on the table with great teams clashing with all their might. The MongolZ face Team Vitality after going head to head with Eternal Fire and coming out victorious and the Major winning teams, Team Spirit and Natus Vincere, will face each other in an exciting match up that will keep every one at the edge of their seats. After careful analysis, ourmore

The Spodek Arena is set to witness an electrifying semifinal clash as Team Spirit takes on Natus Vincere in what promises to be the most intense matchup of IEM Katowice 2025. With Team Spirit seeking revenge for their earlier loss in the group stage and NaVi aiming to reassert their dominance, this battle is a must-watch for every CS2 fan. The Road to the Semifinals Natus Vincere earned their direct spot in the semifinals with an impeccable group stage performance,more

The stage is set for an electrifying semifinal matchup at the IEM Katowice 2025 as Team Vitality prepares to face The MongolZ tomorrow, on February 8th. This clash represents a fascinating contrast between established European excellence and emerging Asian talent. The Road to Semifinals Team Vitality secured their semifinal spot through a dominant group stage performance, showcasing why they remain one of Counter-Strike's most formidable teams. Their journey included a memorable victory over FaZe Clan in a thrilling three-map seriesmore

The list of 12 invited teams for BLAST Open Lisbon 2025 has been confirmed, with four additional squads set to qualify through regional tournaments. The event, featuring some of the world's best teams, promises high-stakes action across two locations in March 2025. BLAST Open Lisbon 2025 will begin with a Bo3, double-elimination group stage from March 19-24 at BLAST Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark. Following this phase, the top six teams will advance to a single-elimination playoff bracket at the MEOmore

The thunderous roar of 20,000 fans echoing through the iconic Spodek Arena, the glint of the championship trophy under the spotlight. And the dreams of Counter-Strike glory – this is IEM Katowice, where legends are forged in the heart of Poland. For over a decade, this tournament has transcended being just another stop on the competitive circuit. It has become a pilgrimage for both players and fans alike, a theater where some of esports' most dramatic stories have unfolded. Asmore

The 2025 Intel Extreme Masters is the highlight of today with two interesting matches and a lot on the table with great teams clashing with all their might. Teams and players face their counterparts and aim to continue hunting the biggest prize on the end of the ladder. After careful analysis, our experts team has handpicked the most promising matches in Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends and Dota 2 with particularly enticing odds for your predictions today. *Best Esports Predictionsmore

Last night, the European organization GamerLegion released a statement on their X account highlighting a VRS calculation discrepancy that led to them not getting invited to the upcoming tournaments. Valve Costs GamerLegion a Top 12 Placement According to the statement, the February Valve ranking update had GamerLegion at the 13th place which leads to them missing major upcoming tournament viz. IEM Dallas, IEM Melbourne and more. The discrepancy arises from the fact the GamerLegion’s IEM Katowice placement was not consideredmore

IEM Katowice 2025 has already set a new benchmark in Counter-Strike 2 viewership, surpassing the peak figures recorded during the 2024 edition of the tournament. According to Esports Charts, the group stage of this year’s event hit a staggering 1,003,678 peak viewers on February 3rd, 2025. This milestone was reached during the MongolZ vs. GamerLegion and Liquid vs. MOUZ matchups, just hours before the highly anticipated clashes between NaVi vs. Team Spirit and Astralis vs. FURIA. This figure represents anmore