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nafany, Ax1Le and groove reunite in new team
https://www.hltv.org/news/43655/nafany-ax1le-and-groove-reunite-in-new-team
Published: January 17, 2026 17:12
The former Gambit and Cloud9 trio is working together again in an org-less team with benched players.
Liquid defeat Gentle Mates to qualify for Bounty Finals
https://www.hltv.org/news/43654/liquid-defeat-gentle-mates-to-qualify-for-bounty-finals
Published: January 17, 2026 16:00
A one-sided 13-3 win on Nuke earned Liquid a ticket to Malta.
AWPer-less HEROIC make Bounty Finals over paiN
https://www.hltv.org/news/43653/awper-less-heroic-make-bounty-finals-over-pain
Published: January 17, 2026 13:05
Chr1zN's troops made the Malta LAN despite fielding a stand-in.
dav1deuS returns to RED Canids
https://www.hltv.org/news/43652/dav1deus-returns-to-red-canids
Published: January 17, 2026 11:01
The Chilean rifler is back for a third stint with the Brazilian organization.
BLAST Bounty Stage 2 matchups determined
https://www.hltv.org/news/43651/blast-bounty-stage-2-matchups-determined
Published: January 16, 2026 19:57
The remaining 16 teams will play one more online match, with eight LAN spots on the line.
HLTV Awards fans Come Here: Top 20 controversy, ZywOo vs donk, and more ft. Thorin
https://www.hltv.org/news/43648/hltv-awards-fans-come-here-top-20-controversy-zywoo-vs-donk-and-more-ft-thorin
Published: January 16, 2026 19:19
Thorin made his first appearance on an HLTV podcast to reflect on this year's Top 20 and discuss some of the decisions.
B8 announce segukawa as headtr1ck replacement
https://www.hltv.org/news/43650/b8-announce-segukawa-as-headtr1ck-replacement
Published: January 16, 2026 18:59
The Ukrainian team has promoted a youngster from their academy.
IEM Kraków Stage 1 opening matchups announced
https://www.hltv.org/news/43649/iem-krakw-stage-1-opening-matchups-announced
Published: January 16, 2026 17:44
Sixteen teams will lock horns in the opening stage of the Polish event.
New-look paiN debut with win over BetBoom
https://www.hltv.org/news/43647/new-look-pain-debut-with-win-over-betboom
Published: January 16, 2026 16:53
The Brazilian team won the series thanks to a 16-5 combined T-side score.
ESL Impact winner kyossa retires
https://www.hltv.org/news/43646/esl-impact-winner-kyossa-retires
Published: January 16, 2026 16:04
Having won ESL Impact and Women's Team of the Year with BIG EQUIPA, kyossa ends her career on a high.
Sources: Buenos Aires and Shanghai to host Majors in 2027
https://www.hltv.org/news/43645/sources-buenos-aires-and-shanghai-to-host-majors-in-2027
Published: January 16, 2026 14:42
A Counter-Strike Major will go to Argentina for the first time in 2027, while Shanghai will get its second Valve-backed event later in the year.
zweih on top as PARIVISION take down ENCE
https://www.hltv.org/news/43644/zweih-on-top-as-parivision-take-down-ence
Published: January 16, 2026 12:51
zweih was the driving force behind his team's offensive halves as they defeated ENCE.
dgt returns to 9z
https://www.hltv.org/news/43643/dgt-returns-to-9z
Published: January 16, 2026 09:30
Less than a year after transferring to paiN, dgt has his homecoming.
NIP fall to Liquid in cairne debut
https://www.hltv.org/news/43642/nip-fall-to-liquid-in-cairne-debut
Published: January 15, 2026 19:25
NIP slipped to an agonizing overtime defeat on the deciding map to lose cairne's debut series.
Venom transfer list flayy, part ways with roster
https://www.hltv.org/news/43641/venom-transfer-list-flayy-part-ways-with-roster
Published: January 15, 2026 18:13
The Polish lineup will go its separate ways.
Inner Circle eliminate 3DMAX from BLAST Bounty
https://www.hltv.org/news/43640/inner-circle-eliminate-3dmax-from-blast-bounty
Published: January 15, 2026 16:27
The Ukrainian squad lives to fight another day after beating 3DMAX 2-1.
NiKo talks G2 departure, sacrificing for kyousuke, and Falcons peak
https://www.hltv.org/news/43639/niko-talks-g2-departure-sacrificing-for-kyousuke-and-falcons-peak
Published: January 15, 2026 12:03
The Bosnian star reflected on his career so far in an in-depth interview conducted by Freya.
ESL announce IEM Rio invites
https://www.hltv.org/news/43638/esl-announce-iem-rio-invites
Published: January 15, 2026 11:46
The top six teams in the VRS will make the trip to Brazil in April.
GooseBreeder departs FlyQuest RED
https://www.hltv.org/news/43637/goosebreeder-departs-flyquest-red
Published: January 14, 2026 21:38
The Canadian IGL will move to Europe and no longer represent the North American squad.
Monte eliminate NAVI from BLAST Bounty
https://www.hltv.org/news/43636/monte-eliminate-navi-from-blast-bounty
Published: January 14, 2026 19:02
Another favorite falls in the online stage.
Vitality and Falcons decline invites as ESL Pro League Season 23 invites announced
https://www.hltv.org/news/43635/vitality-and-falcons-decline-invites-as-esl-pro-league-season-23-invites-announced
Published: January 14, 2026 17:21
The reigning Pro League champions won't try to defend their title.
HLTV Confirmed: Back from the break with 2026 preview
https://www.hltv.org/news/43634/hltv-confirmed-back-from-the-break-with-2026-preview
Published: January 14, 2026 08:41
Join us on Kick at 16:00 .
Aurora fend off HOTU in soulfly's debut
https://www.hltv.org/news/43633/aurora-fend-off-hotu-in-soulflys-debut
Published: January 13, 2026 23:06
The Turks needed three maps to close out after collapsing on the CT side of Nuke.
Gaimin Gladiators sign HEN1
https://www.hltv.org/news/43632/gaimin-gladiators-sign-hen1
Published: January 13, 2026 22:32
HEN1 is set to take to the server after nine months out of action.
Astralis debutants shine as fnatic fall in BLAST Bounty
https://www.hltv.org/news/43631/astralis-debutants-shine-as-fnatic-fall-in-blast-bounty
Published: January 13, 2026 19:19
Astralis got their international era off to a winning start.
FaZe start 2026 with a loss against EYEBALLERS at BLAST Bounty
https://www.hltv.org/news/43630/faze-start-2026-with-a-loss-against-eyeballers-at-blast-bounty
Published: January 13, 2026 15:49
karrigan's troops entered the new season with a whimper.
Alkaren to miss BLAST Bounty
https://www.hltv.org/news/43629/alkaren-to-miss-blast-bounty
Published: January 13, 2026 13:35
yxngstxr will return to the active roster for the start of the 2026 season.
Video: Top 10 Highlights of 2025
https://www.hltv.org/news/43628/video-top-10-highlights-of-2025
Published: January 13, 2026 10:42
donk took home the award for best highlight, but who filled the rest of the top 10?
MIBR sign LNZ and venomzera
https://www.hltv.org/news/43627/mibr-sign-lnz-and-venomzera
Published: January 13, 2026 10:00
MIBR's international era continues.
Nine of top ten teams to play at PGL Cluj-Napoca
https://www.hltv.org/news/43626/nine-of-top-ten-teams-to-play-at-pgl-cluj-napoca
Published: January 13, 2026 09:30
Only Spirit and Liquid declined to participate at PGL's most stacked event yet.
We were promised an off-season storm. Instead, it was but a breeze
https://www.hltv.org/news/43622/we-were-promised-an-off-season-storm-instead-it-was-but-a-breeze
Published: January 12, 2026 20:45
After a year dominated by Vitality, there were surprisingly almost no changes among the top 10 teams post-Major.
HLTV Awards in photos
https://www.hltv.org/news/43625/hltv-awards-in-photos
Published: January 12, 2026 20:00
Take a look back at the best moments from the fifth iteration of the Awards Show.
Friendly Campers replace NRG at BLAST Bounty
https://www.hltv.org/news/43624/friendly-campers-replace-nrg-at-blast-bounty
Published: January 12, 2026 19:04
The Polish squad will meet HEROIC in the first round.
Parken Challenger Championship announced featuring 17 LAN events
https://www.hltv.org/news/43621/parken-challenger-championship-announced-featuring-17-lan-events
Published: January 12, 2026 18:25
A new tier-two circuit has been announced which features a total prizepool of €185,000 and will culminate in a stadium LAN event in Copenhagen.
StarLadder and Stake launch Stake Ranked circuit
https://www.hltv.org/news/43623/starladder-and-stake-launch-stake-ranked-circuit
Published: January 12, 2026 17:03
The series has a total of six events planned for 2026.
ProbLeM takes over as Virtus.pro interim coach
https://www.hltv.org/news/43620/problem-takes-over-as-virtuspro-interim-coach
Published: January 12, 2026 12:41
The Russian team has a new coach at the helm for the upcoming season.
BLAST Bounty teams, format, schedule, talent, prizes, fantasy
https://www.hltv.org/news/43619/blast-bounty-teams-format-schedule-talent-prizes-fantasy
Published: January 12, 2026 11:15
The new season gets underway with a massive 32-team tournament. Here is everything you need to know about it.
M80 win fl0m Mythical LAN with flawless run
https://www.hltv.org/news/43618/m80-win-fl0m-mythical-lan-with-flawless-run
Published: January 12, 2026 10:35
M80 have earned a morale-boosting regional LAN trophy ahead of their first international event of the year.
Short news: Week 2
https://www.hltv.org/news/43617/short-news-week-2
Published: January 12, 2026 09:56
Keep up with more Counter-Strike in bite-sized pieces.
Video: HLTV's Top 20 players of 2025 fragmovie
https://www.hltv.org/news/43616/video-hltvs-top-20-players-of-2025-fragmovie
Published: January 11, 2026 20:38
Relive some of the year's top highlights from the world's best players.
All the HLTV Awards winners
https://www.hltv.org/news/43614/all-the-hltv-awards-winners
Published: January 11, 2026 19:50
Take a look back at who was honored for their stellar performances in 2025.
The top 10 teams of 2025
https://www.hltv.org/news/43615/the-top-10-teams-of-2025
Published: January 11, 2026 19:00
Vitality earned a well-deserved Team of the Year award, but it's now time find out how the rest of the teams stacked up over 2025.
NIP complete roster with cairne
https://www.hltv.org/news/43597/nip-complete-roster-with-cairne
Published: January 11, 2026 14:07
The Ukrainian rifler arrives on the team as a replacement for ewjerkz.
friberg takes over as Johnny Speeds coach
https://www.hltv.org/news/43613/friberg-takes-over-as-johnny-speeds-coach
Published: January 11, 2026 13:43
The legendary Swede landed his first coaching gig after retiring at the end of 2024.
vicu joins Valkyries core as ANa departs; team seeks organization
https://www.hltv.org/news/43612/vicu-joins-valkyries-core-as-ana-departs-team-seeks-organization
Published: January 11, 2026 11:11
The team is on the lookout for organizational support after their previous contracts expired.
ESL announces switch to Anubis
https://www.hltv.org/news/43611/esl-announces-switch-to-anubis
Published: January 11, 2026 09:49
The new addition to the map pool will enter ESL's competitions on January 19.
HLTV Awards as they happened
https://www.hltv.org/news/43601/hltv-awards-as-they-happened
Published: January 10, 2026 22:49
Follow the live post to get up to speed with the HLTV Awards, set to start at 18:00 .
Top 20 players of 2025: Final list
https://www.hltv.org/news/43492/top-20-players-of-2025-final-list
Published: January 10, 2026 21:51
The countdown of 2025's best players has come to a close.
Top 20 players of 2025: ZywOo (1)
https://www.hltv.org/news/43610/top-20-players-of-2025-zywoo-1
Published: January 10, 2026 21:34
ZywOo claims a record-breaking fourth Player of the Year award, presented by 1xBET and SkinClub, after a historic year for him and Vitality.
Top 20 players of 2025: donk (2)
https://www.hltv.org/news/43609/top-20-players-of-2025-donk-2
Published: January 10, 2026 21:34
donk becomes the runner-up of the Top 20 Players of 2025 list, presented by 1xBET and SkinClub, after posting unmatched numbers throughout the year.
Top 20 players of 2025: ropz (3)
https://www.hltv.org/news/43608/top-20-players-of-2025-ropz-3
Published: January 10, 2026 21:33
ropz returns to the podium of the Top 20 players ranking, presented by 1xBET and SkinClub, after awards at all four super-elite events en route to a historic year of achievements with Vitality.
ASTRA and BIG EQUIPA secure women's awards
https://www.hltv.org/news/43606/astra-and-big-equipa-secure-womens-awards
Published: January 10, 2026 21:28
A strong end to the season propelled ASTRA and her team to the top of the pile.
Vitality named Team of the Year
https://www.hltv.org/news/43607/vitality-named-team-of-the-year
Published: January 10, 2026 21:22
Vitality's incredible run to nine titles across 2025 earned them the Team of the Year award.
molodoy wins Rookie of the Year award
https://www.hltv.org/news/43605/molodoy-wins-rookie-of-the-year-award
Published: January 10, 2026 21:06
The Kazakh AWPer enjoyed a rapid rise during 2025.
HLTV reveals All-star Team of the Year
https://www.hltv.org/news/43604/hltv-reveals-all-star-team-of-the-year
Published: January 10, 2026 20:11
A group of 35 experts had their say and created an all-star team of the year, as well as crowned the best highlight of 2025.
HLTV Community Awards 2025 winners
https://www.hltv.org/news/43603/hltv-community-awards-2025-winners
Published: January 10, 2026 18:50
The community has spoken and chosen their favorite Talent, Event, Streamer, Creator, and Skin of 2025.
Top 20 players of 2025: Down to the last three
https://www.hltv.org/news/43602/top-20-players-of-2025-down-to-the-last-three
Published: January 10, 2026 11:02
The Player of the Year and runners-up will be announced during the HLTV Award Show on Saturday.
Live updates from HLTV Awards
https://www.hltv.org/news/43601/live-updates-from-hltv-awards
Published: January 10, 2026 11:00
Follow the live post to get up to speed with the HLTV Awards, set to start at 18:00 .
Anubis replaces Train in Active Duty pool
https://www.hltv.org/news/43600/anubis-replaces-train-in-active-duty-pool
Published: January 9, 2026 22:33
The trend of start-of-season map pool changes continues as Anubis returns just six months after being removed.
Top 20 players of 2025: m0NESY (4)
https://www.hltv.org/news/43585/top-20-players-of-2025-m0nesy-4
Published: January 9, 2026 19:00
m0NESY repeats his second-highest Top 20 placing as he takes the fourth spot in 2025's ranking, presented by 1xBET and SkinClub, thanks to both a superb floor and recurrent peaks.