Updates

Valve delivers delayed September ranking as FPG 3 elimination and roster changes unfold

Valve released the September ranking after a delay, while FPG 3 saw The MongolZ eliminated and Zomblers part ways with man327 amid team planning.

9/9/2026

The MongolZ eliminated at FPG 3 as cobrazera returns, while roster and schedule shake-ups hit other scenes

The MongolZ are eliminated at FPG 3 by 5star as cobrazera returns. Elsewhere, Zomblers part ways with man327 and dephh misses Roman Imperium Cup.

9/9/2026

Who really owns The International? A regional analysis of TI history

The International has always sold Dota 2 as a global competition, yet the teams carrying each region’s banner have rarely been national squads. Instead, rosters have usually comprised a mix of play...

9/8/2026

Contract extension for FUT in the spotlight as org behavior and roster timing make waves

FUT locked in Krabeni with a contract extension, while FunPlus Phoenix terminated kovaQ over remarks and Snax will miss FISSURE Playground 3’s start.

9/7/2026

Krabeni extends contract with FUT as coaching and roster adjustments ripple through CS scene

Krabeni has signed a contract extension with FUT. Elsewhere, HLTV reports ruggah’s retirement from coaching and talks with other players.

9/7/2026

donk Reflects on Staying at the Top as Spirit Secure Back-to-Back Success at BLAST Open Porto

donk says the hardest part of being at the top is staying there as Spirit win back-to-back BLAST Open Porto titles over MOUZ.

9/7/2026

Ruggah retires from coaching as MIBR and Spirit news rolls in

Danish coach ruggah steps away from coaching, while MIBR’s tomaszin discusses his switch to English and Spirit’s BLAST Open Porto run.

9/7/2026

FISSURE Playground 3 teams, format, schedule, prizes, fantasy

Here's everything you need to know about the Chinese tournament. A significant setback for the new team. The changes to League of Legends’ Tier 2 system have long been whispered about, but the lack...

9/6/2026

Spirit, MOUZ and xelex headline CS coverage as Porto final matchup takes shape

Spirit and MOUZ punch their tickets at Porto, while xelex looks ahead to his grand final bout with Spirit.

9/6/2026

Vitality rebound to reach BLAST Porto semis as Falcons advance and other CS notes roll in

Vitality bounced back to earn a BLAST Porto semi-final after recovering from a Nuke loss, while Falcons moved past G2 in other matches.

9/4/2026

duhpe, dvrk, H0NeST, Celestial, and Driftzz make lineup and availability moves as multiple CS and team changes hit

duhpe steps down from KODEX to focus on recovery after a drunk-driver incident, while dvrk and H0NeST step down from regain and Driftzz seeks a new team.

9/4/2026

Celestial and Driftzz mutually part ways

Driftzz is looking for a new team. Liquid AWPer Jorko has made his way into the top ten. Liquid are heavy favorites to claim a spot in Bucharest. zont1x is refusing to get caught up in discussions...

9/4/2026

PGL Masters Bucharest NA Closed Qualifier invites announced as ogwizard climbs in HLTV September Prospects

Liquid and NRG headline PGL Masters Bucharest NA Closed Qualifier invites as ogwizard jumps 12 spots in HLTV’s September Prospects ranking.

9/3/2026

zont1x: "We don't yet have significant results to say that we are the best"

zont1x is refusing to get caught up in discussions as to who the best team in the world is right now. Catch up with more Counter-Strike news in bite-sized pieces. 16 teams will be halved. The Mongo...

9/3/2026

jL: "I feel like I cannot play my best game being someone else"

jL says that whilst he is taking on mezii's responsibilities, he is trying to do it in his own way. Catch up with more Counter-Strike news in bite-sized pieces. xertioN believes MOUZ do not get eno...

9/3/2026

PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 closed qualifier field set as FISSURE Playground 3 lineup update confirms cobrazera’s return

Closed qualifiers for PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 run Sept 9-13, while cobrazera returns as The MongolZ’s starting five for FISSURE Playground 3.

9/3/2026

Riot explores Team Voice for Solo Queue as CS roster moves reshape leadership roles

Riot is exploring Team Voice for League of Legends to extend communication beyond premade parties, as CS2 signings and returns shift squad leadership.

9/2/2026

aliStair returns to FlyQuest

The Australian AWPer will take over the team's leadership as well as the big green this time around. calamity seemingly never clicked with the Mexican team. The Valve FPS looked a lot different fro...

9/2/2026

hAdji announces retirement as player; Maden stands in for GamerLegion, with multiple Counter-Strike storylines in Week 35

Spirit reach the BLAST Porto final over Falcons, while MOUZ also qualify for the decider. Elsewhere, BC.Game’s Bucharest qualifier run hits another snag.

9/1/2026

HLTV Prospects spotlight: kl1m, plus hAdji retirement and key Counter-Strike roster/stand-in moves

kl1m headlines HLTV’s Prospects spotlight, while hAdji announces retirement and Maden steps in for GamerLegion in an IEM Beijing qualifier.

9/1/2026

apEX credits individual step-up as Vitality reach playoffs at BLAST Open Porto

In Vitality’s first event with jL as stand-in, apEX says his performance made the team “such a dangerous team” after reaching playoffs.

9/1/2026

Dota 2 The International winners: every TI champion in history

The Aegis of Champions is by far the most iconic trophy in Dota 2. Since Natus Vincere lifted it at the inaugural International in 2011, TI has delivered unforgettable plays, legendary dynasties, u...

8/31/2026

FRAG Midwest: St. Louis Day One Live Blog!

We're just getting started here in St. Louis! Catch up with more Counter-Strike news in bite-sized pieces. biguzera was understandably despondent after another early tournament exit for paiN. Zombl...

8/28/2026

Media: NIP fail to get LNZ from MIBR

The Swede is happy with Brazil. Differing goals and ideas for the game have seen the team disband on the pro circuit. Villainous are gambling on bright as a raw talent. With 8 million subscribers o...

8/27/2026

M80 stun NAVI at BLAST Open as tensions rise across the CS scene

M80’s upset continues NAVI’s rough start at BLAST Open, while other storylines include contract renewals, new IGL options, and payment disputes.

8/26/2026

donk’s rare Cache ace, FUT contract extensions, and NIP IGL exploration headline CS2 news

donk fires a rare Cache ace as Spirit win a BLAST opener. FUT renews contracts, while NIP explores new IGL options ahead of its next event.

8/26/2026

BC.Game and BESTIA make roster moves as Luminosity completes swap

BC.Game ended ties with aNdu, BESTIA parted ways with tomaszin, while Luminosity signed yxngstxr to replace Bymas.

8/26/2026

BLAST Open Porto teams, format, schedule, prizes, talent, fantasy

Here's everything you need to know about the second BLAST Open tournament of 2026. Catch up with more Counter-Strike news in bite-sized pieces. The League of Legends pro circuit used to have a draf...

8/25/2026

Luminosity benches Bymas and sets roster change as HEROIC parts ways with yxngstxr; IEM Beijing qualifier news hits

Catch up with more Counter-Strike news in bite-sized pieces. Catch the best clips from the studio group stage in Copenhagen. Southeast Asia (SEA) has grown into one of the world’s most important mo...

8/25/2026

Has Fearless Draft actually improved champion diversity in League of Legends?

The League of Legends pro circuit used to have a drafting problem, but has Fearless Draft actually changed that? In the past, you could finish game 1 of a best-of-five, load into game 2, and see ha...

8/25/2026