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Fan Runs Onto IEM Cologne 2026 Stage During Falcons vs Spirit Semi-Final, Removed By Security

Dimas Ibnu20/06/2026

A fan ran onto the stage during the second map of the Falcons against Spirit semi-final at the IEM Cologne 2026 Major, prompting ESL to step up security at the ... See More...

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Legacy Coach adrrr Banned From Rest of IEM Cologne Major Over a Thumbs-Up to dumau

Dimas Ibnu14/06/2026

Brazilian side Legacy will see out the rest of IEM Cologne Major 2026 without their head coach. Alan "adrrr" Riveros was barred from coaching duties for the rem... See More...

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IEM Beijing 2026 Confirmed – CS2 Returns to China With $1.25M Prize Pool and 360-Degree Stage

Dimas Ibnu26/05/2026

ESL have confirmed IEM Beijing 2026 as the closing event on the 2026 Counter-Strike calendar, locking the tournament in for 2 to 8 November at the Bloomage Biot... See More...

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IEM Atlanta 2026 Bracket – Vitality vs BC.Game Headlines Day One

Dimas Ibnu02/05/2026

The opening round of IEM Atlanta 2026 is locked in, and the group stage is starting with a rematch that's going to set the tone for the whole event. Vitality an... See More...

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IEM Cologne Major 2026 Rosters Locked as BetBoom Uncertainty Lingers

Dimas Ibnu22/04/2026

ESL has officially locked in the rosters for all 32 teams heading to the IEM Cologne Major 2026, with most squads choosing to bring either a coach, a benched pl... See More...

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Furia FalleN Announces CS2 Retirement at End of 2026 During Emotional IEM Rio Speech

Dimas Ibnu18/04/2026

Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo has announced he will retire from competitive Counter-Strike 2 at the end of 2026, ending a career that has spanned more than two decade... See More...

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nocries Joins BC.Game as Stand-In for IEM Atlanta 2026 Alongside s1mple

Dimas Ibnu16/04/2026

BC.Game have officially confirmed Maidar "nocries" Baldanov as their stand-in for IEM Atlanta 2026, lining up the 18-year-old FACEIT phenom for what will be his... See More...

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IEM Rio 2026 Playoff Bracket Locked In – NAVI Get Vitality Rematch

Dimas Ibnu16/04/2026

The IEM Rio 2026 playoff bracket is set. Six teams remain, two quarter-finals open the stage, and the headline draw is Natus Vincere getting a shot at Vitality ... See More...

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Falcons Snap Vitality 18 Match Streak To Book IEM Rio Semi-Final Spot

Dimas Ibnu16/04/2026

Vitality's 18-match winning run is over. Falcons ended the French side's dominant streak with a 1-2 victory in the Group A upper bracket final at IEM Rio 2026, ... See More...

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ESL New Co-Streaming Rules for 2026 Crack Down on Creator Freedom During Broadcasts

Dimas Ibnu11/04/2026

ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has published updated co-streaming guidelines for the 2026 season, and the changes are significant. The new rules tighten what creators c... See More...

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IEM Rio 2026 Groups and Opening Matchups Revealed Ahead of April Showdown

Dimas Ibnu03/04/2026

ESL has locked in the groups and opening round schedule for IEM Rio 2026, with 16 teams set to battle it out in Rio de Janeiro from April 13 to 19. The draw put... See More...

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Playing VALORANT In CS2 Is Now Possible With Project Phoenix

Dimas Ibnu16/03/2026

A new custom game mode for Counter-Strike 2 is turning heads across the competitive scene, because it basically lets players experience a “VALORANT-style” versi... See More...

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IEM Rio 2026 Invited Teams Revealed Confirming The Full Line-Up for Brazil Return

Dimas Ibnu16/01/2026

ESL has officially unveiled the full list of invited teams for IEM Rio 2026, confirming the return of Tier 1 Counter-Strike to Brazil after a two year absence. ... See More...

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PGL Updates CS2 2026 Calendar After Major Scheduling Clashes With ESL

Dimas Ibnu22/11/2025

PGL has revealed a fresh round of changes to its 2026 Counter-Strike 2 calendar, following multiple clashes with events scheduled by rival tournament organisers... See More...

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Fan Runs Onto IEM Cologne 2026 Stage During Falcons vs Spirit Semi-Final, Removed By Security

Legacy Coach adrrr Banned From Rest of IEM Cologne Major Over a Thumbs-Up to dumau

IEM Beijing 2026 Confirmed – CS2 Returns to China With $1.25M Prize Pool and 360-Degree Stage

IEM Atlanta 2026 Bracket – Vitality vs BC.Game Headlines Day One

IEM Cologne Major 2026 Rosters Locked as BetBoom Uncertainty Lingers

Furia FalleN Announces CS2 Retirement at End of 2026 During Emotional IEM Rio Speech

nocries Joins BC.Game as Stand-In for IEM Atlanta 2026 Alongside s1mple

IEM Rio 2026 Playoff Bracket Locked In – NAVI Get Vitality Rematch

Falcons Snap Vitality 18 Match Streak To Book IEM Rio Semi-Final Spot

ESL New Co-Streaming Rules for 2026 Crack Down on Creator Freedom During Broadcasts

IEM Rio 2026 Groups and Opening Matchups Revealed Ahead of April Showdown

Playing VALORANT In CS2 Is Now Possible With Project Phoenix

IEM Rio 2026 Invited Teams Revealed Confirming The Full Line-Up for Brazil Return

PGL Updates CS2 2026 Calendar After Major Scheduling Clashes With ESL