Illustration10 October 2026
EPL S24 playoff weekend: four teams remain in Katowice
Spirit, MOUZ, Vitality and Aurora won their quarterfinals. Here is how to follow the closing weekend and get more from watching a playoff series.
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EPL S24: standout plays from the group stage
HLTV’s group-stage roundup collects memorable plays from ESL Pro League Season 24, including clutch rounds, multi-kills and key retakes. Browse the original report for its linked broadcast clips and match context.
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Illustration6 October 2026
Major invites: regional eligibility rules change
Dust2.us reports that Valve tightened regional eligibility for Major invitations. Rosters that appeared in other regional rankings within the previous three months face restrictions. The report says the change applies to the upcoming PGL Singapore Major.
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Illustration30 September 2026
Pro League returns to the Spodek stage
Season 24 brings sixteen teams to Katowice from 3–11 October. Eight advance to the final stage at Spodek, scheduled for 9–11 October. Follow the organizer’s coverage for current results and schedule changes.
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Illustration22 September 2026
Rush adds a faster 3v3 battle to CS2
Valve introduced Rush, a queued 3v3 mode across randomly selected battle arenas. Teams advance toward the opposing castle. The announcement also outlines a new Premier map-selection process in which teams pick two maps each.
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