Esports & Tournaments

May 02, 2026

Esports & Tournaments

Karrigan Joins Falcons, Reuniting with NiKo After Seven Years — kyxsan Benched, Cologne Major Path Reset

Falcons confirmed Finn "karrigan" Andersen as their new IGL on April 20 after his FaZe departure following a disastrous Cologne Major qualifying campaign. The signing reunites karrigan with NiKo for the first time since 2018, replaces Damjan "kyxsan" Stoilkovski as in-game leader, and reshapes the European top-tier landscape heading into IEM Atlanta and Cologne.

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May 01, 2026

Esports & Tournaments

FURIA Crash Out, MOUZ Skip Trip: The Missing Contenders at BLAST Rivals Fort Worth

Two of the pre-tournament favorites for BLAST Rivals Fort Worth 2026 never made the playoffs — one by choice, one by result.

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Apr 26, 2026

Esports & Tournaments

BLAST Rivals 2026 Day 1 Preview: Vitality vs FUT, NAVI vs Post-karrigan FaZe — All Group Draws Locked

BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 1 group draw locked: Vitality opens against PGL Bucharest champs FUT Esports, NAVI faces post-karrigan FaZe in their first event without him. Full Day 1 schedule, match-by-match predictions, and storylines beyond Day 1.

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Apr 23, 2026

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ZywOo 2026 Era — 1.42 Rating, Five Trophies, GOAT Case

ZywOo's 2026 stats are crossing into s1mple-2018 territory: 1.42 HLTV rating, MVP at four of Vitality's five 2026 trophies, and a real path to a third Major at IEM Cologne. The GOAT question has shifted — and the answer might come in 7 weeks.

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Apr 22, 2026

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BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 1 Preview: $1M Prize Pool, 8 Teams, Fort Worth Stage — Post-karrigan FaZe and FalleN's First Tour Event

BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 1 begins April 29 at Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, with 8 teams competing for $1M. Storylines: post-karrigan FaZe with Twistzz as IGL, FalleN's first event after retirement announcement, Vitality's commitment level after Grand Slam. Full format, schedule, and predictions.

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Apr 22, 2026

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All 32 IEM Cologne Major 2026 Teams Confirmed — FaZe Clan Misses First Major Since PGL Copenhagen 2024

ESL has confirmed all 32 invited teams for the IEM Cologne Major 2026. FaZe Clan misses their first Major since the ELEAGUE Boston 2018 Major after failing the regional qualifier and karrigan's departure. Full team list by region, format breakdown, and updated bookmaker odds.

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Apr 21, 2026

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karrigan Officially Signs With Falcons: FaZe Era Ends, NiKo Reunion After 7+ Years Confirmed

Team Falcons officially announced karrigan's signing on April 20, ending his 5-year FaZe Clan tenure that included a Major win, Intel Grand Slam, and 8 tier-1 trophies. kyxsan benched within the same hour. FaZe's Twistzz temporarily takes IGL duties with Neityu as stand-in.

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Apr 20, 2026

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IEM Cologne Major 2026 Preview: 7 Weeks Out, Vitality Dynasty vs Falcons+karrigan vs FalleN Farewell Tour

With IEM Rio in the books, the CS2 calendar pivots to the IEM Cologne Major (June 2-21, $1.25M prize pool). Vitality enter as heavy favorites after their historic back-to-back Grand Slam, but Falcons integrate karrigan, Spirit can still contend, and FalleN's retirement tour culminates here. Seven-week prep timeline, team-by-team odds, key storylines.

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Apr 19, 2026

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Vitality Win IEM Rio 2026 — Historic Back-to-Back ESL Grand Slam, $1.125M Weekend, ropz Becomes First 3-Time Grand Slam Winner

Team Vitality swept Spirit 3-0 in the IEM Rio 2026 grand final (16-13 OT, 13-10, 13-5) to claim their fourth trophy of 2026 and become the first team in CS history to win two ESL Grand Slams. ropz becomes the first 3-time Grand Slam winner. Total weekend haul: $1.125 million.

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Apr 19, 2026

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MOUZ Pull the Trigger: Brollan and Jimpphat Benched, jL on Loan, 17-Year-Old xelex Promoted

MOUZ benched Brollan and Jimpphat after three consecutive missed playoffs, promoting 17-year-old xelex from MOUZ NXT and signing jL on loan from NAVI. Brollan returns temporarily for IEM Cologne Major due to roster lock rules, then officially departs.

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Apr 18, 2026

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IEM Rio 2026 Semifinals: Spirit Crush Falcons 2-0, Vitality Silence Brazilian Crowd to Beat FURIA

Both IEM Rio 2026 semifinals ended in 2-0 sweeps. Spirit dominated Falcons 13-7, 13-4 behind magixx (19k) and zont1x (18k). Vitality overcame the emotional Farmasi Arena crowd — still chanting for FalleN — to beat FURIA 13-10, 13-10. Grand final: Vitality vs Spirit.

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