CS2 Esports News

The BLAST Open Spring 2025 Playoffs are set to kick off in Lisbon, Portugal, with an electrifying all-Eastern European clash between Team Spirit and Natus Vincere (NaVi) in the Quarterfinals. As the tournament transitions from Copenhagen's modest BLAST Studios to the grand stage of Lisbon's MEO Arena, this Quarterfinal matchup on March 28th promises to deliver high-stakes Counter-Strike action with a Semifinal bout against Team Vitality on the line. Recent Form and Group Stage Performance Team Spirit entered the tournamentmore

The Group Stage of BLAST Open Spring 2025 has wrapped up, with only six teams emerging from the 16 that started the event. Now, the tournament moves to the MEO Arena in Lisbon, where the quarterfinal matchups will determine who will join the top two teams already waiting in the semifinals. The first quarterfinal features a highly anticipated rematch between MOUZ and G2 Esports, scheduled for March 28 at 4:30 p.m. CET. MOUZ secured a 2-1 victory in the ESLmore

The Group stage of BLAST Open Spring 2025 concluded with only six out of the 16 teams surviving the heat of the competition. These remaining teams will test their mettle in the Playoffs to crown the champion at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. Format and Teams The six remaining teams will take on each other in the usual BLAST Playoffs format: Single Elimination bracket Quarterfinals and Semifinals are Bo3 Winner of each group is seeded into Semifinals The bottom two teams from both groups take each other on in the Quarterfinals Bo5 Grand Finals These teams as per theirmore

The Counter-Strike Train Map is famous for its narrow passageways, tall train cars, and tense bombsite encounters. It has been a staple of the series for years, offering unique angles for tactical plays and quick engagements. Players have seen it evolve from a basic industrial setting to a more detailed environment with better visuals and layout adjustments. This article focuses on the map’s journey across different Counter-Strike titles, including recent changes in CS2, and shares notable gameplay features that definemore

The BLAST Open Spring 2025 is ON FIRE with the Group Stage reaching its most critical matches. Today features two high-stakes Upper Bracket Finals that will determine which teams advance directly to the semifinals in Lisbon. Team Vitality faces MOUZ in the Group A Upper Bracket Final, while Natus Vincere takes on Eternal Fire in the Group B Upper Bracket Final. Our analyst team has sat down and collected what we think are the best odds and parlays for YOU to predictmore

The Falcons esports organization has officially filed a complaint with BLAST, a leading tournament organizer, over the publication of a clip from one of the team's tactical timeouts during the BLAST Open Lisbon. The incident has drawn attention due to the perceived lack of context in the shared footage, which Falcons claim misrepresented their team dynamics and strategy. The Clip in Question The clip in question was broadcast live and later shared on BLAST's social media platforms. It featured anmore

Today is Counter-Strike 2 two-year anniversary of its announcement trailer, and we will make use this special date to reflect on how Valve's ambitious promises have translated into reality (or not) in the current state of game, as that fatidical video set  high expectations by showcasing revolutionary features like volumetric smokes, sub-tick system and much, much more. While we know the journey from promise to delivery is complex and influenced by different aspects such as technological advancements and community feedback,more

Things are heating up at BLAST Open Spring 2025, with teams battling to stay alive in the Group Stage. Today will feature exciting matches between some of the biggest names in Counter-Strike, some of which are already facing elimination from the tournament. Our analyst team has sat down and collected what we think are the best odds and parlays for YOU to predict on today. The outcomes selected are for the best predictions to bet your money on using GGBet. *Best esports predictions, odds,more

Five Counter-Strike 2 teams are getting ready to participate in both PGL and IEM events, two top-tier tournaments scheduled to happen back-to-back in May 2025. This news arrive a while after ESL had deemed it impossible for teams to participate in both events due to the tight schedule, but after evaluating travel plans presented by the teams, they decided to accommodate this ambitious endeavor. Teams and Tournaments The teams that are involved in both events are G2 Esports, Eternal Fire,more

Welcome to the second day of the BLAST Open Spring 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The tournament continues to showcase thrilling Counter-Strike action as teams battle for a spot in the next stage of the competition. Our analyst team has reviewed today’s matches and compiled the best odds and parlays for YOU to make informed predictions using GGBet. *Best esports predictions, odds, and parlays for the 20th of March 2025, as collected by the Strafe Esports Content Team. Best Counter-Strike Predictionsmore

In a shocking turn of events at the BLAST Open Spring Lisbon 2025, FaZe Clan suffered a surprising defeat at the hands of Virtus.pro in their opening match of the tournament. The CIS squad, ranked #11 in the world, overcame the #8 ranked FaZe in a thrilling best-of-three series that concluded with a devastating 13-0 in favor of VP on the final map. Map 1: Anubis - FaZe Takes Early Lead FaZe Clan started strong on Anubis, securing a 16-12more

Since the last public update on February 28, Valve has been pushing a series of silent updates to Counter-Strike 2 over the past week, with the latest arriving last night, on March 18. With the last major content drop coming six months ago, speculation is growing about a significant update for CS2. The rumors range from a new anti-cheat system to a new "operation," a new map, and more.  We've gathered the most prominent speculations and conducted our due diligencemore

Today marks the start of BLAST Open Spring 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The first day of the tournament will feature exciting matches with some of the biggest names in Counter-Strike going head to head to find out which teams will be capable of moving on to the next step of competition. Our analyst team has sat down and collected what we think are the best odds and parlays for YOU to predict on today. The outcomes selected are for the best predictions tomore

The gaming community woke up to some surprising news following the announcement of CS:Legacy, a fully standalone remake of the iconic Counter-Strike 1.6. Developed by ex-CSPromod team members, this ambitious project aims to breathe new life into the classic first-person shooter that defined competitive gaming for a generation. A Ground-Up Remake CS:Legacy is not just another mod or simple remaster. It's a complete rebuild of Counter-Strike 1.6 using Valve's official 2013 Source Engine SDK as its foundation. The development teammore

After an intense battle that was ESL Pro League Season 21, the Counter-Strike action continues with BLAST Open Spring Lisbon 2025. Starting March 19, 16 teams will take on each other for a big chunk of US$400k prizepool, VRS points and the BLAST frequent flyer tokens. The tournament concludes in a LAN stage Playoffs hosted by the MEO Arena, Lisbon, Portugal. Despite the nominal prizepool, the tournament will feature the biggest names in Counter-Strike. It will be an opportunity formore

Team Vitality have claimed the ESL Pro League Season 21 trophy in emphatic fashion, sweeping MOUZ 3-0 in the Grand Final. The match was a one-sided affair, with Vitality taking all three maps without ever looking threatened. With this victory, Vitality are now just one tournament win away from securing the Intel Grand Slam and the $1,000,000 prize, having already won IEM Cologne 2024 and IEM Katowice 2025. Team Vitality’s Dominant 3-0 Victory Vitality swept MOUZ 3-0 in a dominantmore

As the semifinals of ESL Pro League Season 21 conclude, only two teams remain standing. In a highly anticipated Best-of-5 showdown in Stockholm, Team Vitality and MOUZ will battle for the prestigious title. This rematch from Stage 2 promises intense action, as both squads have made significant roster changes recently and are hungry for victory. Team Vitality vs MOUZ [Sunday, March 16th / 5 pm CET | 9 am PT] MOUZ: Proving the Doubters Wrong MOUZ have silenced their criticsmore

This weekend marks the conclusion to two of the biggest esports tournaments of this first semester: League of Legends' First Stand 2025 and Counter-Strike's ESL Pro League Season 21. Fans of both games are in for a treat as the best teams clash for the ultimate glory across two thrilling matches. Our analyst team has sat down and collected what we think are the best odds and parlays for YOU to predict on today. The outcomes selected are for the best predictions to betmore

Counter-Strike 2 has officially shattered its predecessor's long-standing player count record, marking a historic milestone for the legendary first-person shooter franchise. This achievement solidifies CS2’s status as one of the most popular and enduring competitive games in history, proving that the series remains stronger than ever despite the evolving gaming landscape. On March 15th, 2025, CS2 reached new heights with an unprecedented number of simultaneous players, setting a new benchmark for multiplayer shooters and reaffirming its dominance on Steam. Thismore

The ESL Pro League Season 21 has reached its penultimate stage with semifinal matchups set to unfold tomorrow in Stockholm, Sweden. After intense quarterfinal battles, only four teams remain in contention for the prestigious title and the lion's share of the $400,000 prize pool. Let's dive into what promises to be an electrifying day of Counter-Strike 2 action. The Mongolian Miracle: NaVi Falls to The MongolZ The Counter-Strike world witnessed a seismic upset today as The MongolZ convincingly defeated tournamentmore