Astralis complete their 2026 CS2 roster with ryu and phzy, debuting an international lineup with English comms as they gear up for BLAST Bounty Winter.
The Esports World Cup Foundation reveals the Esports Nations Cup 2026: a multi-game, nation-based event in Riyadh with qualifiers and up to 48 teams per title.
FlyQuest sign AWPer João “story” Vieira to replace regali, confirming the long-rumored move after SAW’s roster sale. The Oceanic side eyes a fresh 2026 start.
FlyQuest sign AWPer João “story” Vieira to replace regali, confirming the long-rumored move after SAW’s roster sale. The Oceanic side eyes a fresh 2026 start.
Eternal Fire bench imoRR, jresy and lugseN as the Turkish CS2 team begins a rebuild after a bad 2025, retaining Calyx and EMSTAR while a new lineup is prepared.
Invictus Gaming open 2026 by sweeping JDG 3–0 to win their third Demacia Cup, capping a playoff surge despite fielding two substitutes ahead of LPL Split 1.
The MongolZ complete their CS2 roster with 19-year-old “cobrazera,” the ex-Huns talent replacing benched star Senzu ahead of a busy early-2026 schedule.
LEC Versus debuts on January 17 with 10 LEC teams plus two ERL invites, a single round robin, and double-elim playoffs. The winner qualifies for First Stand.
TYLOO confirm Sheng “Attacker” Yuanzhang has retired from CS2 and moved into coaching, ending an 11-year career highlighted by international LAN silverware.
Fnatic have released their entire Rainbow Six Siege roster after a disappointing 2025, sending five players to free agency while the org plans a reset.
AMKAL Esports will cease operations, releasing their Counter-Strike 2 roster to free agency after a difficult 2025 and sliding results across two seasons.
Astralis confirm the exits of “device” and “Magisk” after a trophyless 2025, hinting at international signings as the Danes rebuild for the 2026 season.
Team Spirit recall magixx and zont1x, bench zweih and chopper, with magixx taking over as IGL ahead of BLAST Bounty Winter qualifiers starting January 12.