Counter-Strike turns 27 today, and we’re celebrating by watching the best in the world play at the Cathedral of Counter-Strike.
Thank you for playing and thank you for watching. Thank you for your frag movies, nade lineups, silly game modes and videos, jokes, quips, Counter-Strike lore, inside jokes only a CS player would understand, and for your feedback; all of it.
Most importantly, thank you for your passion for the game. It’s all of you who make Counter-Strike your favorite first person shooter’s favorite first person shooter.
Happy birthday, Counter-Strike. 🎉
Cologne 2026 Playoff picks
Furia to beat 9z
Aurora to beat BetBoom
Spirit to beat G2
Vitality to beat Falcons
Furia to beat Aurora
Spirit to beat Vitality
Spirit to win the major.