The first half of 2026 (January-June) promises Counter-Strike 2 fans one of the most packed seasons in the discipline's history. The total prize pool for key S-tier tournaments will exceed $13,000,000. Complete list of major CS2 tournaments in 2026 with prize pools:BLAST Bounty Season 1 Dates: January 13-25 Prize pool: $1,150,000 Location: Malta Number of teams: 32IEM Krakow Dates: January 28 - February 8 Prize pool: $1,222,000 Location: Krakow, Poland Number of teams: 16PGL Cluj-Napoca Dates: February 14-22 Prize pool:

In the world of Counter-Strike, the map pool is more than just a list of maps. It's a collection of legends, an arena for the greatest dramas, and an endless field for creativity. With the change of eras and different versions of the game, some maps leave, others change beyond recognition. Recently, the community once again experienced shock from the removal of the long-awaited Train and the return of the

The holidays are slowly coming to an end and it's the perfect time to think about how to spend your money from the New Year celebrations. We had an idea that starting the new year with new StatTrak skins could become a very symbolic and memorable gift to yourself. After 12 months of gameplay, when reflecting on 2026, it will be very interesting to learn about your achievements or make

Every year, HLTV Awards recognizes the best CS2 players. From the outside, it seems simple: look at the statistics, pick the best one. But in reality, there's an entire factory working behind the scenes to evaluate skill. This isn't a popular vote or one journalist's opinion. It's a verdict from the most authoritative people in the industry, issued according to clear rules. In this article, we'll try to predict who