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BLAST Open Porto: Teams, Schedule, Prize Pool & Broadcast Talent Revealed
Sixteen squads will battle for $1.1 million combined prize and club share pool across Copenhagen and Porto from August 26 to September 6.
Luminosity sign yxngstxr as Bymas replacement
North American organization Luminosity Gaming have recruited former HEROIC player Simon yxngstxr Boije after benching Aurimas Bymas Pipiras following a disappointing 0-5 start.
Weekly Digest: Spirit's Paris Victory and Upcoming BLAST Open Porto
The newest HLTV weekly newsletter covers Spirit's championship run in Paris, recent tier-two roster changes, and what to expect from BLAST Open Porto.
Simon yxngstxr Boije Leaves HEROIC Roster
Swedish player Simon yxngstxr Boije has officially parted ways with HEROIC as he embarks on a new chapter in his Counter-Strike career.
Early PGL Singapore Major invite projections show 100T, BC.Game, Luminosity at risk
VRS analyst MischiefCS2 has released initial predictions for European invites to the PGL Singapore Major, revealing which teams are currently in danger of missing out.
Luminosity remove Bymas from active roster after disappointing five-game stretch
Lithuanian rifler Aurimas Bymas Pipiras has been moved to the bench following a winless start to Luminosity's Counter-Strike 2 campaign, lasting only 54 days with the organization.
100 Thieves fall short of IEM Beijing Closed Qualifier spot after narrow defeat to Eternal Fire
100 Thieves failed to secure their place in the IEM Beijing Global Closed Qualifier following a tight 2-1 defeat against Eternal Fire in the final qualifying match.
HLTV Hall of Fame Map Receives 2025 Update with New Challenges
The interactive Counter-Strike museum map has been expanded with three fresh challenges honoring the newly inducted Class of 2025 legends.
MIBR CEO Confirms Organization's Commitment to Women's Counter-Strike
Despite ongoing challenges in the women's CS scene, MIBR's leadership reaffirms their dedication to maintaining their female roster and supporting the ecosystem.
BLAST Open Porto: Everything You Need to Know About Teams, Format & Schedule
Following Team Spirit's EWC victory, 16 elite squads head to Portugal for BLAST Open Fall 2026, competing for $1.1M and crucial VRS points starting August 26.
sidde speaks on EWC disappointment, YEKINDAR's IGL transition, and FalleN successor hunt
FURIA's coach discusses their top-four EWC finish, the Latvian star's expanded leadership on three maps, and two paths forward after FalleN's retirement.
FRAG Midwest: St. Louis Secures Full $10K Prize Pool
The St. Louis FRAG event has locked in its maximum $10,000 prize pool after hitting the registration target, with notable teams including Stewie2K's Without a Roof squad set to compete.