Whether you're the champions.
A member of the talent.
Were in the Cathedral of Counter-Strike.
Made the event happen as a member of staff.
Or simply watched the stream at home.
Thank you from the bottom of all of our hearts for being a part of the #IEM Cologne Major 2026.
The best players in the world.
The best crowds in the world.
The best talent in the world.
The best events in the world.
The best game in the world.
Thank you all for making Counter-Strike so special.
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. 🎉
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