CS2 Esports News

Nobody thought 9z had this one in the bag. The Argentinian squad came into a brutal lower bracket match with everything on the line and delivered, knocking out MOUZ 2-1 at the 2026 BLAST Open Spring Rotterdam

FaZe Clan's struggles continue, as a 1-2 loss to TYLOO ended their BLAST Open Rotterdam run early, adding to an already difficult season. With the next Major fast approaching, FaZe has little time left to secure the VRS points needed to guarantee their spot at the Cologne Major.

Valve changed CS2 reloading: partial magazines now drop entirely on swap, forcing ammo trades. Expect burst control over spam, with new Competitive map guides (first 5 rounds) and direct Workshop friend joins also live.

The 2026 BLAST Open Spring Rotterdam event of the year is almost here, and it does not disappoint. The tournament brings together 16 of the world's best CS2 teams competing for the trophy and for the biggest piece of the $1,100,000 prize pool

USA Esports launched on March 16, 2026, as a nonprofit national body that coordinates US representation in international esports. The organization fields teams in Valorant, Counter-Strike, League of Legends, and 10 other titles for events such as the Olympic Esports Games and Esports Nations Cup. A board of nine directors from professional play, collegiate programs, and traditional athletics governs its work toward federal NGB recognition.

NAVI is officially back on top! In a spectacular showdown at the Annexet in Stockholm this Sunday, March 15, the squad took down Aurora 3-1 to lift the prestigious ESL Pro League Season 23 trophy.

Natus Vincere is all set to take on Aurora Gaming in the Grand Final showdown at the ESL Pro League Season 23. The finale at the Annexet in Stockholm will see the two European teams battle in a best-of-five series.

Brazil's Felca Law takes effect on 17 March 2026 and bans paid loot boxes in games that minors play. It forces Riot Games to set League of Legends and other titles to 18+ in the country, blocking underage accounts until 2027. Free Fire faces redesign of Royales, and Roblox limits chat for kids. Publishers must use CPF checks or biometrics, with fines up to 10% of revenue for violations.

Today, March 13th, MOUZ and Team Spirit have been eliminated from the ESL Pro League Season 23 by FUT and Astralis, respectively. The elimination stings even more when you realize this is starting to feel like a pattern.

The Counter-Strike scene just got a big surprise when G2 Esports and Team Liquid have officially announced a player swap today

On Thursday (12), paiN Gaming announced the resignation of Thomas Hamence, the team's CEO since 2018, and the news didn't just come out of nowhere.

After defeating his former teammates, Zhang "Faith_bian" Ruida (also known as Bach) talked about his team's preparations for Wallachia, how they currently draft, and what's changed in his life since his first retirement.

A new Glove collection has finally arrived in CS2: the Dead Hand Collection. Similar to the Genesis Terminal, the Dead Hand Collection is exclusively available via the Arms Dealer terminal, as a weekly drop. Dead Hand Terminal is Added to the Weekly Drop The Dead Hand Collection features 39 news skins. There are 17 new weapon skins and 22 new gloves. This is the first glove collection released in CS2. Similar to the Genesis Collection, to get your hands onmore

Valve has finally spoken up. Two weeks after the New York Attorney General filed a massive lawsuit accusing the company of running an illegal gambling operation through its loot box systems

With Astralis defeating FURIA in the final match of ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2, the eight-team playoff lineup is now set. The single-elimination bracket will kick off on March 13.

An official complaint has been filed against Alexandre “TitaN” Lima with São Paulo Civil Police following allegations from multiple women, including a minor. Authorities are investigating the case under charges related to sexual harassment, dissemination of intimate content, and rape of a vulnerable person, while the accused denies wrongdoing.

If you thought the legal heat surrounding Valve was already intense, brace yourself because things just got a whole lot more complicated. Two new lawsuits targeting the company have been filed, and they hit from completely different directions.

PGL has committed a $22 million investment to the CS2 esports ecosystem as part of its newly unveiled roadmap for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.

The Counter-Strike 2 landscape is constantly shifting, and the new 100 Thieves roster is currently proving that smart team building beats blind spending. When the North American organization announced their grand return to Counter-Strike, the community was naturally curious about how they would approach the market.

In their latest bid to circumvent modern EU regulations, Valve are introducing Germany to a tried and tested mechanic, the “X-Ray Scanner”. Previously only utilized in France, its introduction in Germany will see case openings only be enabled via the scanner, with the key system done away with. The implementation is set to start on March 16th with no current news of further rollouts in other countries and regions for now.