Although qualifying for PGL Antwerp, hopes aren’t high for Astralis. Indeed, they’ve actually made changes heading into one of the top events in the year. Involving multiple changes with players and coaches – read on as we discuss the Astralis CS:GO Roster 2022 below!
Back in February, the roster benched the likes of Philip “Lucky” Ewald and signed Asger “farlig” Jensen. Since then, they’ve been handling their approach to the coaching staff.
With Alexander “ave” Holdt as their former coach, they’ve now moved on to another coach. Accordingly, they’ve now announced that they’ve officially dropped him, and now have focused their efforts on a new coach.
Promoted from the Astralis Talent roster, the likes of Martin “trace” Heldt is now the Coach for this hungry squad:
Andreas “Xyp9x” Hojsleth
Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander
Kristian “k0nfig” Wienecke
Benjamin “blameF” Bremer
Asger “ferlig” Jensen
Martin “trace” Heldt – Coach
Credits: Valve
By placing 6th at the European RMR B, the roster has a chance to make some noise and improve over their record:
Indeed, it’s a very special time of year for the competitive CS:GO community. Accordingly, everyone’s gearing up for the upcoming PGL Major Antwerp 2022 next week! Read on as we provide all the viewership details you need to enjoy this historical event!
Just like any other Major before it, we have $1,000,000 on the line for the 24 best teams in the world. Heading offline to the Belgian city of Antwerp, all teams will compete in an offline environment from 9th May to the 22nd May.
Offering an epic amount of competition, the contenstants have all had to earn a spot at this coveted event. Divided into three tiers of competition, take a look at the best 24 teams in the world from the best regions out there:
Legends
Heroic
Copenhagen Flames
BIG
Cloud9
FURIA Esports
FaZe Clan
Ninjas in Pyjamas
Natus Vincere
Challengers
ENCE
G2 Esports
forZe
Astralis
Team Vitality
MIBR
Imperial Esports
Bad News Eagles
Contenders
Eternal Fire
Team Spirit
Outsiders
Complexity Gaming
IHC Esports
Renegades
Team Liquid
9z Team
Considering these tiers of competition, there’s a lot to dig into
Indeed, there are three stages of competition, coinciding with the three levels of seeding.
To start with, we have the Challengers Stage. Running from May 9-12th, here we’ll enjoy the first 16 Team Swiss System Format.
With both the Contenders and Challengers competing, all elimination and advancement matches will be BO3. While all others will be BO1, the Buchholz system will determine the remaining seeds.
Once that’s over, only the top 8 will proceed to the Legends Stage – everyone else will be eliminated.
Taking place from May 14th to May 17th, the 8 seeded teams from the previous stage will compete against the Legends seeded teams.
Rules stay the same here, with all games BO1, except for elimination and advancement matches being BO3. Once again using the Buchholz system, we’ll have our top 8.
And for the second time, the top 8 proceed while the bottom 8 are sent home.
Then finally, we’ll have our Champions Stage. Concluding from May 19th to May 22nd, a final bracket will decide everything. Specifically, a single-elimination bracket, seeded using final rankings from The Legends Stage will fight over BO3 matches to earn the glory of winning the Major!
Schedule for the PGL Major Antwerp 2022
There are a tonne of matches to take place. Bearing this in mind, below we have listed the schedule for Round 1 of the Challengers Stage for context:
May 9th – Round 1 (CEST Time Zone)
Vitality vs Complexity (12:00)
BNE vs EF
G2 Esports vs Team Liquid (13:15)
forZe vs Renegades
Astralis vs IHC (14:30)
Imperial vs Team Spirit
MIBR vs Outsiders (15:45)
ENCE vs 9z
We recommend visiting the event Twitter page to stay up to date.
Watch the PGL Major Antwerp 2022 on esportsguide
Credits: ESL
You can also watch the PGL Major Antwerp 2022 live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.
Indeed, heading into this event, only the Legends can be favoured to take home the Major title. Specifically, all eyes are on FaZe Clan, who have walked away as Champions at the recent EPL Season 15 and IEM XVI Katowice!
While the BLAST Spring Showdown takes place, there’s even more to enjoy from the organizers! Accordingly, a fresh press release has offered some insight into an upcoming event. Indeed, we’re referring to the BLAST Premier Fall Finals 2022. Read on as we cover the essentials below!
Participants: 8 – six via Fall Groups, two via Fall Showdown
Here’s what Charlotte Kenny, the Managing Director of BLAST Premier said in a statement:
“Denmark is home to BLAST and the Royal Arena is synonymous with some of Counter-Strike’s most famous and iconic moments over the years,
We welcomed a record 25,000 fans throughout last year’s Fall Final and we can’t wait to be back in the arena later this year for our fifth BLAST event in the venue. Last year’s show saw BLAST raise the bar in what’s achievable for esports production and fan experience, we’re excited to push that standard even further in November.”
Credits: Charlotte Kenny, Managing Director of BLAST Premier
Across competitive CS:GO, certain teams foster Academy teams. One such team is the Ninjas in Pyjamas CS:GO Academy roster. However, after a lack of success, a new update on the roster has been released!
Ninjas in Pyjamas CS:GO Academy Roster – Striving for Change
Indeed, the announcement is covered in the following Tweet from Ninjas in Pyjamas:
Indeed, the press release discusses two moves to the roster. Specifically, the likes of three players will be dropped from the roster – the following are no longer a part of the roster:
Love “phzy” Smidebrant
Anton “Sapec” Palmgren
Linus “LNZ” Holtang
Also, in their stead, new youngsters have been signed in the hopes of revamping the efforts of the roster heading into the future.
Credits: Ninjas in Pyjamas
Accordingly, here’s how the roster looks like right now:
Erik “ztr” Gustafsson
Kalle “Ro1f” Johansson
Adam “adamb” Angstrom
Max “maxster” Jansson
Adrian “7EMPORARY” Mehrara
Fredrik “slap” Junbrant – Coach
They’ll be hoping to improve over their previous accomplishments here:
Indeed, it’s been a tough year for the OG CS:GO roster 2022. Accordingly, their most recent performance might be the nail in the coffin. Read on as we discuss possible roster changes for this struggling team!
Accordingly, we’re referring to the European RMR A for the PGL Major Antwerp 2022. By placing 9-11th, the organization has failed to qualify for the $1,000,000 Major taking place in May.
Considering the disappointment, there have been rumours to change the current roster:
Valdemar “valde” Vangsa
Mateusz “mantuu” Wilczewski
Nikolaj “niko” Kristensen
Shahar “flameZ” Shushan
Nemanja “nexa” Isakovic
Casper “ruggah” Due – Coach
Credits: Valve
Some rumours have the likes of veteran Kenny “kennyS” Schrub joining this roster, offering experience as an AWPer. However, many names have been mentioned.
Regardless of who exactly, change is definitely what this team needs right now. Not finding much success since their January change, either wait or change now:
9-11th @ PGL Major Antwerp 2022: European RMR A
3rd @ PGL Major ANtwerp 2022: European RMR – Open Qualifier #1
After multiple regional events, we finally have our PGL Major Antwerp Seeds! Indeed, the 24 best teams in the world have earned a spot to compete for $1,000,000. Read on as we outline the participants.
PGL Major Antwerp Seeds – Kicking off May 9th!
Specifically, running from 9th May to 22nd May, the Offline event looks to make history. Notably, teams have been seeded into stages of competition: Contenders, Challengers, Legends.
An incredible array of teams. Accordingly, compared to something like the BLAST Premier events for CS:GO, with partnered teams, PGL likes to keep things open.
All teams here had to fight for a spot. With the event coming soon, we can’t wait to crown a new international champion for CS:GO!
It’s been a year since Cloud9 departed the CS:GO community, no longer fielding a roster. However, the North American organization have announced a return! Read on as we discuss the Cloud9 CS:GO Roster 2022 – now fully European!
Indeed, just like that, the Gambit Esports roster has been acquired by Cloud9. Specifically, Cloud9 is thrilled to have brought on board such a talented roster from the CIS region, consisting of the following lineup of players:
For those unaware, this roster has stuck together on Gambit ever since the end of 2020. Since then, they’ve managed an incredible record of results which they hope to implement in the future. Take a look at them below:
1st @ Funspark ULTI 2021
2nd @ BLAST Premier: World Final 2021
3-4th @ PGL Major Stockholm 2021
1st @ BLAST Premier Spring Finals 2021
1st @ IEM XVI Summer 2021
Without changing a thing, Cloud9 is simple providing a new platform for these players. We can’t wait to see how they compete!
Accordingly, heading forward, the CS:GO community has many events to look forward too from multiple organizers. Indeed, concerning BLAST, we have the BLAST Premier Spring Showdown 2022 taking place in the next week! Read on as we cover both regions in this episode of How to Watch!
Event Background
Accordingly, these two regional events are building up to one goal. Indeed, the single seed for the Spring Finals is what teams are fighting for!
Taking place across EU and NA, both events are identical. Accordingly, the following details are shared:
Credits: BLAST
Teams: 8 qualifying or invited teams
Venue: Online
Dates: 27th April to 1st May
Prize Pool: $67,500
Seed: 1st place earns a spot at the BLAST Premier Spring Finals
Considering this, two spots are left at the BLAST Premier Spring Finals, which will take place in Lisbon with $425,000 on the line. The following are the participants for the two separate regional events:
European Showdown 2022
Ninjas in Pyjamas – Spring Groups
Astralis – Spring Groups
Heroic – Invited
ENCE – EU Champions
Copenhagen Flames – Nordic Masters
Bad News Eagles – Eastern European Masters
Movistar Riders – RTP Arena Cup
Team NKT – MESA Nomadic Masters
American Showdown 2022
MIBR – Spring Groups
Complexity Gaming – Spring Groups
Team Liquid – Spring Groups
Evil Geniuses – Spring Groups
FURIA Esports – Invited
GODSENT – Invited
paiN Gaming – North American Masters
Sharks Esports – FiReLEAGUE Latin Power
While there are also a Spring Finals seed on the line, BLAST Premier points are also on the line.
Format
Credits: BLAST
In terms of format, the events are once again identical. Indeed, a single-elimination bracket will take place where teams only have one lifeline in the event – losing once and they’re out. Each game will be BO3 across each tournament.
Here are the first round matches for each tournament:
European – Quarterfinals
ENCE vs Copenhagen Flames
Heroic vs Tean NKT
Astralis vs Movistar Rider
Ninjas in Pyjamas vs Bad News Eagles
American – Quarterfinals
GODSENT vs Evil Geniuses
FURIA Esports vs Sharks Esports
Complexity Gaming vs MIBR
Team Liquid vs paiN Gaming
Schedule for the BLAST Premier Spring Showdown 2022
In terms of schedule, we highly recommend visiting the event page here.
Watch the BLAST Premier Spring Showdown 2022 on esportsguide
You can also watch the BLAST Premier Spring Showdown 2022 live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.
In terms of predictions, we have the recent PGL Antwerp RMR events to help us discern who’s on top. Let’s take a look at the PGL Major Antwerp 2022: American RMR for the American region:
#1 – FURIA Esports
#2 – MIBR
#3 – Imperial Esports
Bearing this in mind, the likes of FURIA Esports and MIBR are likely to go at it trying to fight for that single seed availabe to proceed to the Spring Finals at the Northern American event.
Credits: Valve
Heading over to Europe, the PGL Antwerp RMR events are yet to conclude. Accordingly, if we look at the ESL Pro League Season 15, it’s here that ENCE placed second at this international event.
In addition, Ninjas in Pyjamas placed 3-4th at the ESL Pro League Season 15 event.
Considering this, NiP and ENCE are likely your favourites for the European event of things.
Yet, there are some lower tier teams who could shake things up here. Otherwise, we’ll be here for the final chapter of the action with the Spring Finals taking place this June!
For those unaware, BLAST has been organizing premium CS:GO events for the past few years. Accordingly, apart from qualifying, certain teams are partnered to guarantee seeds. Indeed, news has Heroic BLAST Premier Partner as finally official!
Heroic BLAST Premier Partner Team – Big News
BIG NEWS: Heroic is entering @BLASTPremier as an official member team! 🤩🎉
We are excited to contribute to further developing this amazing tournament circuit and to bringing more Heroic action to the big stage.🏆
How is this possible? Well, this is due to the likes of MIBR, owned by Immortal Gaming Club, selling their slot. Indeed, here’s what BLAST had to say:
We’re delighted to welcome on board Heroic, they’ve proven through their performances on the server over the last few years, that they belong alongside the world’s elite of Counter-Strike.
Their impressive showing at last year’s Fall Final in Copenhagen highlights what they will add to our tournaments. The level of interest, competition and investment shown for this slot highlights just how much BLAST Premier has grown in the last 12 months alone.
Credits: Charlotte Kenny, Managing Direct of BLAST Premier
Congrats to @heroicgg as they become the first European team to qualify for the Major by defeating the reigning champions! 9/24 pic.twitter.com/a69ph5QUlP
— João Ferreira 📸 @ PGL CSGO RMRs 🇷🇴 (@itsmeERROR) April 18, 2022
Accordingly, seeds are still being decided for the PGL Major Antwerp event taking place later this year. Offering $1,000,000, only the best can make it. Read on as we dive into another upcoming qualifier, the PGL Major Antwerp European RMR B 2022 event – learn ‘How to Watch’ below!
Event Background
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This is one of many events taking place in the series of RMR events for the PGL Major Antwerp 2022. As one of two taking place in Europe, RMR B will invite 16 of the best teams in the region to compete offline.
Specifically, the venue will be the PGL Studio in Bucharest. Running from 21st April all the way to 24th April, a total of $85,000 is also on the line for the invited teams.
Bearing this in mind, here are the 16 invites listed below with their qualification criteria below:
PGL Major Stockholm 2021
G2 Esports
Players
Ninjas in Pyjamas
Entropiq
Copenhagen Flames
Astralis
ENCE
Open Qualifier #1
HEET
ASG
Open Qualifier #2
SINNERS Esports
Team Spirit
Bad News Eagles
Endpoint
Open Qualifier #3
Sprout
Open Qualifier #4
Sangal Esports
Anonymo Esports
Of course, outside of the prize, everyone’s here to compete for the seeds as outlined below:
1-3rd – Legend Status
4-7th – Challenger Status
8th – Contender Status
Everyone else will be eliminated! Read on as we dive into more details below.
Format
Credits: PGL
With regards to format, this B event will be just like the A event which concluded earlier this week.
Indeed, the entire event will revolve around a Swiss Stage type of competition.
Specifically, teams will need to win a certain amount of games to either progress or regress a level in the Swiss System:
Elimination and Advancement matches are BO3
All other matches BO1
3rd place decider via BO3 single-elimination
And yes, once again, the Buchholz system will be used to seed teams from Round 3 to 5 – based on points according to whom you face.
With a total of five rounds to play through, the majority of teams will need three wins to progress and earn a Top 6 spot.
Schedule for the PGL Major Antwerp European RMR B 2022
With regards to the schedule, it’s incredible flexible considering how the matches change depending on team performance each round. Accordingly we recommend staying in tune to the PGL Twitter page where updates are released regularly.
Credits: Valve
Watch the PGL Major Antwerp European RMR B 2022 on esportsguide
You can also watch the PGL Major Antwerp European RMR B live stream via our very own website. Providing an extensive list of the biggest esports together with streams for each esports match live today or upcoming matches.
Why is this part of Europe ‘B’ and not ‘A’? Well, it’s because the competitors here are less accomplished as the others, hence the lower quality seeds on the line. Regardless, there’s everything to play for still.
Heading into an event like this, many favour the 7 teams which are qualified via their earlier performance at the PGL Major Stockholm 2021 event last year. Here’s how they ranked compared to one another:
Credits: BLAST
2nd – G2 Esports
3rd – Players (former Gambit)
5-8th – Ninjas in Pyjamas
9-11th – Entropiq and Copenhagen Flames
12-14th – Astralis
15-16th – ENCE
While G2 Esports and Players are the favourites for this event, will the remaining former PGL Major teams qualify once again?
Let’s see if an Open Bracket team can force an upset!
