CS2 Esports News

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

With the playoffs of the ESL Pro League Season 21 under way, today we'll be taking a look at the two remaining Quarterfinal matches coming our way. 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, and parlays for the 14th of March 2025, as collected by the Strafemore

Team Vitality and 11 other leading French esports organizations have officially launched the French Union of Professional Esports Clubs (UFCEP). This landmark initiative aims to enhance the recognition, development, and structuring of the esports sector in France, giving clubs and fans a unified voice in shaping the industry’s future. A Unified Voice for French Esports France has long been a key player in the global esports scene, hosting major international tournaments and producing world-class talent. However, with the industry’s rapidmore

The playoffs of the ESL Pro League Season 21 begin today, and that means we will be focusing on the two exciting Quarterfinal matchups of the day this time around. 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, and parlays for the 13th of March 2025, as collectedmore

The first two stages of ESL Pro League Season 21 are behind us, starting tomorrow, March 13th, the remaining eight teams will take on each other in the final stage of the competition. Qualified Teams and Fixtures 7 out of the 8 ESL Pro League Season 21 playoff spots are occupied by Stage 2 invited teams. Eternal Fire is the only Stage 1 team to make it through, eliminating NiKo's Team Falcons to qualify. The Quarterfinal fixtures featuring these 8more

Earlier today, on March 10th, the Esports World Cup Foundation announced a multi-year partnership with Capcom. This collaboration integrates the Street Fighter esports ecosystem with the EWC. The announcement follows the return of Street Fighter to the 2025 edition of the mega esports festival in Riyadh. Street Fighter 6 and the Esports World Cup In 2024, Street Fighter 6 became the first fighting game to join the Esports World Cup. What followed was a 32-player tournament featuring competitors from aroundmore

Today marks the third round of Stage 2 matches in the ESL Pro League Season 21, and we’ll be focusing on three exciting matchups to bring you the best betting odds, predictions, and parlays. Our analyst team has carefully reviewed these matches to provide YOU with the most informed predictions for betting on GGBet. *Best Esports Predictions, Odds, and Parlays for the 9th of March 2025 as collected by the Strafe Esports Content Team. Match 1: Team Spirit vs Themore

The Counter-Strike Market is booming, just yesterday the market cap reached a whopping $4.28 Billion. These skins are not just in-game cosmetics anymore but exclusive collectibles with a market that deals in thousands if not millions. Depending on the rarity of a skin, its price can range from a single penny to almost a million dollars. With more players engaging with the skin market of Counter-Strike, the prices of rare skins will only keep increasing. That said, unboxing a raremore

Today marks the beginning of Stage 2 matches in the ESL Pro League Season 21, and we’ll be focusing on three exciting matchups to bring you the best betting odds, predictions and parlays. Our analyst team has carefully reviewed these matches to provide YOU with the most informed predictions for betting on GGBet. *Best Esports Predictions, Odds and Parlays for the 7th of March 2025 as collected by the Strafe Esports Content Team. Match 1: Falcons vs Team Liquid Matchmore

The Stage 1 of ESL Pro League Season 21 concluded yesterday, with only 8 out of the 16 competing teams surviving and qualifying for the next stage of competition. Starting tomorrow, 8 directly invited teams will join the aforementioned qualified teams for another 16-teams Swiss system competition. Only 8 that survive the grueling stage make it to the Playoffs and compete for the the ESL Pro League Season 21 title. ESL Pro League Season 21 Stage 2: Teams, Fixtures andmore

Counter-Strike has always been a game defined by its intense competition and finely tuned mechanics. With the release of CS2, players have noticed some intriguing changes in weapon behavior, especially in the realm of recoil patterns. In this article, we dig deeper into the significant differences between CS2 and its predecessor, CS:GO, regarding recoil pattern and why understanding these disparities is crucial for high-level competitive play. CS2: A shift in recoil patterns One of the most notable changes in CS2more