HLTV.org - News Archive May, 2025

The EVPs and All Stars of IEM Dallas

2025-05-31

97 comments

Nexus win Galaxy Battle 2025 Phase 2

2025-05-31

47 comments

Spirit unveil three of four planned academy rosters

2025-05-31

256 comments

aizy takes over as Preasy coach

2025-05-30

76 comments

Meet the BLAST.tv Austin Major rookies

2025-05-30

58 comments

ESL reveal new Challenger League format

2025-05-30

35 comments

The EVPs and All Stars of PGL Astana 2025

2025-05-30

56 comments

Zero Tenacity add Maden

2025-05-30

103 comments

BLAST.tv Austin Major talent announced

2025-05-30

200 comments

Valve introduces "Souvenir Highlight Packages" for Austin Major

2025-05-30

103 comments

BLAST Austin Major teams, format, schedule, prizes, talent, fantasy

2025-05-29

58 comments

Magnojez: "We have grown significantly despite the mediocre results"

2025-05-29

56 comments

CS community reacts as ESL moves IEM Katowice to Krakow

2025-05-29

63 comments

IEM Katowice will move to Krakow in 2026

2025-05-29

174 comments

lmbt departs Inner Circle

2025-05-28

53 comments

dexter: "I'd love to be able to have the opportunity to play in Europe again"

2025-05-28

78 comments

Astrum secure first title since departing Aurora in YaLLa Compass Contenders 1

2025-05-27

28 comments

Anders opens up about financial struggles, "incredibly stressful" period, newfound focus, ddk partnership

2025-05-27

218 comments

ALTERNATE aTTaX withdraw from CS

2025-05-27

91 comments

SunPayus and sAw to join G2 after Austin Major

2025-05-27

249 comments

HLTV Confirmed: Vitality's sixth, s1mple's FaZe debut, and more

2025-05-27

21 comments

The VRS impact of IEM Dallas

2025-05-26

69 comments

mou interview: coaching, Kazakhstani scene and "absurd" regional assignment to Europe

2025-05-26

87 comments

FUT enter Counter-Strike with roster headlined by JACKZ and Nivera

2025-05-26

198 comments

kaahSENSEI: "It's not the time to say that we are the best"

2025-05-26

24 comments

ZywOo: "We didn't play our A-game for all the tournament"

2025-05-26

81 comments

Live updates from IEM Dallas grand final

2025-05-26

88 comments

ZywOo earns 26th career MVP at IEM Dallas

2025-05-26

246 comments

Vitality sweep MOUZ to win IEM Dallas and make it six trophies in a row

2025-05-26

104 comments

FURIA fe win ESL Impact Season 7 Finals

2025-05-25

41 comments

Short news: Week 21

2025-05-25

549 comments

MAJ3R: "The first goal is to fix Train in the bootcamp"

2025-05-25

51 comments

izaa: "We practiced a lot for this moment"

2025-05-25

32 comments

Live updates from IEM Dallas semi-finals

2025-05-25

48 comments

Vitality edge past Falcons to secure sixth consecutive grand final and 29th straight win

2025-05-25

85 comments

Brollan: "It was really weird when [the crowd] started booing us when we entered"

2025-05-25

96 comments

FURIA fe upset Imperial Valkyries at ESL Impact Finals

2025-05-25

17 comments

MOUZ see off The MongolZ to reach fourth final in 2025

2025-05-24

16 comments

ECSTATIC jump to 27th on VRS after winning $100k Elisa Nordic Championship

2025-05-24

25 comments

kyxsan: "There are still so many things we need to implement with m0NESY"

2025-05-24

33 comments

BLAST hold firm on Major substitution; BESTIA CEO threatens legal action

2025-05-24

294 comments

FURIA fe and Imperial Valkyries set to clash as ESL Impact Finals hit playoffs

2025-05-24

50 comments

mzinho: "In America, we have a crowd like our home crowd"

2025-05-24

71 comments

Falcons squeeze past GamerLegion to set up Vitality rematch

2025-05-24

30 comments

IEM Dallas quarter-finals as they happened

2025-05-24

56 comments

The MongolZ make Dallas semi-final over Aurora

2025-05-23

58 comments

ODDIK bench matios

2025-05-23

34 comments

All BLAST.tv Austin Major team and player stickers

2025-05-23

97 comments

Editorial: Do Vitality really want to win IEM Dallas?

2025-05-23

97 comments

FMPONE on Cache: "[Valve] reached out to buy it on day one of release"

2025-05-23

208 comments

BLAST.tv Austin Major stickers and viewer pass released

2025-05-23

128 comments

BLUEJAYS drop entire roster bar freshie

2025-05-22

98 comments

BLAST shed light regarding visa case; BESTIA prepare to mount defense*

2025-05-22

333 comments

IEM Dallas playoffs fantasy live with ropz, m0NESY at $225k

2025-05-22

12 comments

torzsi: "We showed that in this moment we are really in shape"

2025-05-22

23 comments

acoR: "I've had a few offers that I turned down"

2025-05-22

60 comments

IEM Dallas playoff bracket set

2025-05-22

44 comments

The best highlights from IEM Dallas group stage

2025-05-22

131 comments

GamerLegion scrape past G2 to make quarters

2025-05-22

33 comments

"Even when we play bad" apEX yells after Vitality barely cling on to winstreak against The MongolZ

2025-05-22

46 comments

torzsi-powered MOUZ hands Falcons first non-Vitality defeat since m0NESY addition

2025-05-22

49 comments

Aurora get revenge on HEROIC to make playoffs

2025-05-22

28 comments

G2 beat 3DMAX to stay alive in Dallas

2025-05-21

12 comments

Austin Major Stage 1 opening matchups updated after Legacy replace BESTIA

2025-05-21

111 comments

GamerLegion take revenge for Astana in elimination match against FURIA

2025-05-21

14 comments

BESTIA CEO fights Major replacement after visa breakthrough: "Help me stop this injustice" *

2025-05-21

269 comments

HEROIC end s1mple's FaZe debut in IEM Dallas group stage

2025-05-21

102 comments

Liquid out of Dallas with a whimper

2025-05-21

52 comments

ropz: "We're mentally one step ahead of many teams"

2025-05-21

98 comments

Techno: "We were struggling at IEM Melbourne"

2025-05-21

31 comments

The MongolZ smash G2 to reach playoffs; FURIA eliminate Lynn Vision

2025-05-21

31 comments

m0NESY transcends to put Falcons through to Dallas playoffs over HEROIC

2025-05-21

34 comments

Aurora pulverize NRG out of Dallas

2025-05-21

21 comments

Vitality head to Dallas playoffs over GamerLegion

2025-05-20

22 comments

molodoy: "If it is a success to be top four for some, it is not for me"

2025-05-20

70 comments

MOUZ secure sixth consecutive playoffs after statement win over Liquid

2025-05-20

20 comments

3DMAX inch past Legacy in Dallas

2025-05-20

10 comments

s1mple on top as FaZe eliminate BC.Game

2025-05-20

72 comments

Maden and dupreeh enter free agency

2025-05-20

64 comments

sAw on potential G2 move: "There's always going to be rumors"

2025-05-20

41 comments

Astana jet-setters falter in Dallas openers

2025-05-20

48 comments

ztr: "We believe that acoR is such a good player that we should keep our expectations"

2025-05-20

30 comments

MOUZ to face siuhy for the first time since split

2025-05-19

28 comments

Liquid beat FaZe in IEM Dallas opener, sour s1mple's return

2025-05-19

80 comments

The VRS impact of PGL Astana

2025-05-19

16 comments

Malta to host Thunderpick World Championship 2025 Finals

2025-05-19

23 comments

IEM Dallas teams, format, schedule, prizes, talent, fantasy

2025-05-19

44 comments

s1mple goes for $200k and new booster set to debut in IEM Dallas groups fantasy

2025-05-19

42 comments

FaZe to start IEM Dallas with skullz as stand-in

2025-05-18

114 comments

Short news: Week 20

2025-05-18

555 comments

ENCE claim CCT Europe Series 1 title

2025-05-18

44 comments

CacaNito steps back in for BC.Game at IEM Dallas

2025-05-18

49 comments

PGL Astana final as it happened in live updates

2025-05-18

83 comments

donk: "Every matchup that I am facing the stavn and jabbi duo, it's always personal for me"

2025-05-18

273 comments

donk clinches second MVP of 2025 in Astana

2025-05-18

146 comments

Spirit clinch PGL Astana trophy after 3-1 final against Astralis

2025-05-18

87 comments

BESTIA make plea for support to secure visas for Austin Major

2025-05-18

193 comments

Partizan bid farewell to Emi

2025-05-18

43 comments

Aurora beat FURIA to take PGL Astana bronze

2025-05-18

20 comments

Live updates from PGL Astana semi-finals

2025-05-17

44 comments

Spirit quell FURIA to reach PGL Astana final

2025-05-17

47 comments

Astralis beat Aurora to secure first big event LAN final appearance since 2019

2025-05-17

125 comments

Perfecto: "I guess I can't make it to Dallas"

2025-05-16

115 comments

Staehr on HooXi: "Every player responds well to this playstyle, and has the joy and energy to play"

2025-05-16

59 comments

IEM Dallas to begin with FaZe vs Liquid clash

2025-05-16

72 comments

PGL Astana quarter-finals as they happened

2025-05-16

56 comments

Spirit come back from 10-3 down to advance in Astana over NIP

2025-05-16

30 comments

TYLOO beat Lynn Vision to win ACL 2025 and qualify for EWC

2025-05-16

31 comments

FURIA defeat MIBR to continue molodoy's dream debut into semi-finals

2025-05-16

29 comments

Staehr shines as Astralis head to PGL Astana semi-finals over NAVI

2025-05-16

56 comments

MAJ3R: "We always pick CT, but this time I decided to take fate in my hands and start T"

2025-05-16

19 comments

Aurora ends winless playoff streak over The MongolZ

2025-05-16

44 comments

donk goes for $250k in Astana playoffs Fantasy

2025-05-15

48 comments

ATOX players, coach and analyst slapped with bans by ESIC over integrity breach

2025-05-15

418 comments

Discussing PGL Astana results, StarLadder Major, and kyousuke report on HLTV Confirmed

2025-05-15

19 comments

arrozdoce: "I didn't expect to make the playoffs when I started to play open qualifiers"

2025-05-14

62 comments

woxic: "I think this is our seventh playoff, so I hope we can win it this time"

2025-05-14

114 comments

acoR to stand in for GamerLegion at IEM Dallas

2025-05-14

118 comments

PGL Astana playoff bracket set

2025-05-14

99 comments

MIBR secure final PGL Astana playoff berth over Virtus.pro

2025-05-14

66 comments

The best highlights from PGL Astana group stage

2025-05-14

68 comments

Aurora stomp ODDIK for Astana playoffs

2025-05-14

31 comments

NIP beat G2 to secure playoffs in Big Event debut

2025-05-14

52 comments

FalleN on anchoring: "I have ideas on what I should do, but when sh*t starts coming in, it's very different"

2025-05-13

67 comments

hades: "I just want to show that I'm good enough for tier one"

2025-05-13

83 comments

r1nkle signs contract extension with NIP

2025-05-13

90 comments

NIP to face G2 in do-or-die PGL Astana round 5

2025-05-13

42 comments

NAVI best Aurora to clinch Astana playoffs

2025-05-13

21 comments

MIBR eliminate paiN from Astana

2025-05-13

14 comments

Astralis brawl past VP for Barys Arena berth

2025-05-13

52 comments

malbsMd leads the way as G2 eliminate BIG from PGL Astana

2025-05-13

45 comments

International lineup secures FURIA their first playoffs in 213 days

2025-05-13

48 comments

malbsMd: "I think I'm coming back, I feel happier"

2025-05-12

76 comments

Techno: "I think there will be good support for us in the arena"

2025-05-12

66 comments

NAVI-Aurora to headline PGL Astana day 4

2025-05-12

42 comments

Spirit cruise past Astralis to PGL Astana playoffs

2025-05-12

35 comments

StarLadder announces Budapest Major

2025-05-12

277 comments

G2 oust M80 from PGL Astana

2025-05-12

23 comments

The MongolZ beat NAVI to reach Astana playoffs

2025-05-12

40 comments

Aurora defeat NIP to enter 2-1 pool in Astana

2025-05-12

20 comments

GamerLegion dumped out of PGL Astana by HOTU

2025-05-12

85 comments

ODDIK send paiN to 1-2 pool despite dgt arrival

2025-05-12

10 comments

NRG and Fluxo qualify for ESL Pro League

2025-05-12

12 comments

Short news: Week 19

2025-05-11

866 comments

Matchups set for day three at PGL Astana

2025-05-11

28 comments

G2 staring down early elimination in Astana after loss to ODDIK

2025-05-11

46 comments

YEKINDAR: "We're always joking that FalleN was playing the wrong role for eight years"

2025-05-11

40 comments

Eternal Fire reveal new roster

2025-05-11

189 comments

B1ad3: "We will become much better with the bootcamp, and have a chance to beat any team"

2025-05-11

58 comments

Aurora beat HOTU by the skin of their teeth

2025-05-11

37 comments

molodoy tops the scoreboard as FURIA get first win in Astana

2025-05-11

64 comments

sjuush: "It was hard to accept in the beginning, but I also like building up from scratch"

2025-05-10

48 comments

PGL Astana round two matches set

2025-05-10

27 comments

Spirit scrape past GamerLegion

2025-05-10

29 comments

sjuush shines as NIP beat Virtus.pro in Astana

2025-05-10

58 comments

HooXi: "I was looking to get back as soon as possible, but I don't think the right opportunity came to me"

2025-05-10

52 comments

FURIA show promise despite opening loss to The MongolZ in Astana

2025-05-10

46 comments

huNter-less G2 fall to MIBR comeback

2025-05-10

32 comments

Aurora show signs of ring rust in PGL Astana opening loss to BIG

2025-05-10

38 comments

Media: Falcons and Spirit agree on kyousuke transfer

2025-05-09

589 comments

donk the most picked fantasy player for Astana groups despite $240k price tag

2025-05-09

37 comments

Falcons register Perfecto as a sub for Austin Major

2025-05-09

104 comments

ESL launches Grand Slam VI ahead of IEM Dallas

2025-05-09

66 comments

rikz to stand in for dgt during PGL Astana opening weekend

2025-05-09

44 comments

ash interview: Newfound fame, "commitment from both parties" in GamerLegion and trophy ambitions

2025-05-09

23 comments

tN1R: "Entering the European market was a very good step for me"

2025-05-09

48 comments

TaZ to stand in for huNter- at PGL Astana

2025-05-09

138 comments

PGL Astana reminds us that Counter-Strike should look at its gilded past as it builds for the future

2025-05-08

109 comments

ENCE and fnatic secure first LAN berths of 2025 at $32K Tipsport Prague Finals

2025-05-08

31 comments

The EVPs and All Stars of BLAST Rivals S1

2025-05-08

103 comments

S0tF1k on kyousuke after winning LanDaLan: "He was upset that the final was so easy"

2025-05-08

82 comments

Spirit Academy move up to 32nd in VRS with BetBoom LanDaLan 2 trophy

2025-05-08

85 comments

fnatic remove casle; Independent becomes interim coach

2025-05-08

54 comments

AdreN on founding NOVAQ: "I left the big game, but the big game never left me"

2025-05-08

55 comments

CS2 update adds weekly missions and new maps

2025-05-08

162 comments

Complexity add junior and adreN for Austin Major with hallzerk in doubt

2025-05-07

188 comments

NAVI Junior build on YaLLa success with Thunderpick WC qualifier berth

2025-05-07

38 comments

s1mple to make FaZe debut against Liquid at IEM Dallas

2025-05-07

121 comments

Stat Check: FURIA know that the only cure for betrayal is success

2025-05-07

71 comments

PGL Astana teams, format, schedule, prizes, talent, fantasy

2025-05-07

65 comments

BLAST extends Major roster registration deadline for MRQ teams after rule clarification

2025-05-06

43 comments

HLTV Confirmed: s1mple in FaZe, Vitality's streak, PGL Astana

2025-05-06

35 comments

NinJa replace Chinggis Warriors at Hero Esports Asian Champions League

2025-05-06

24 comments

Austin Major Stage 1 opening matchups set after VRS update

2025-05-06

79 comments

Valve release May ranking update

2025-05-05

96 comments

Media: SunPayus and sAw in talks to join G2 after Austin Major

2025-05-05

275 comments

Video: BLAST Rivals Season 1 fragmovie

2025-05-05

7 comments

Team ranking: April 2025

2025-05-05

27 comments

CS community reacts as s1mple joins FaZe

2025-05-05

160 comments

rain in doubt for IEM Dallas; skullz added to FaZe roster as sub

2025-05-05

221 comments

s1mple joins FaZe on loan ahead of Austin Major

2025-05-05

739 comments

FaZe bench broky

2025-05-05

375 comments

ex-Nouns to play as Moneyball, pick up Swedish duo

2025-05-05

47 comments

ZywOo: "If Falcons keep playing like this, they have the opportunity to be top 2, top 1 of the year"

2025-05-04

88 comments

BLAST Rivals S1 grand final as it happened

2025-05-04

71 comments

Short news: Week 18

2025-05-04

357 comments

ZywOo named BLAST Rivals MVP

2025-05-04

159 comments

Vitality win BLAST Rivals over Falcons to secure fifth consecutive title

2025-05-04

144 comments

HEROIC beat BIG 3-1 to win MESA Nomadic Masters Spring

2025-05-04

33 comments

flameZ: "ropz and ZywOo give you some rounds you should never get, you take them, say thank you, and move on"

2025-05-03

64 comments

BLAST Rivals S1 semi-finals as they happened

2025-05-03

69 comments

HEROIC and BIG to clash in MESA finals

2025-05-03

26 comments

Vitality cement historic 24th straight victory to reach Rivals final over Spirit

2025-05-03

101 comments

kyxsan: "It's hard that we didn't have pracc days, but it's also easy because it's m0NESY"

2025-05-03

62 comments

lattykk returns to 1win's active lineup

2025-05-03

31 comments

Falcons move to BLAST Rivals final over MOUZ

2025-05-03

43 comments

Imperial win FiReLEAGUE Buenos Aires

2025-05-03

29 comments

Brollan: "It feels like the next game vs Vitality we're probably gonna win"

2025-05-02

126 comments

BLAST Rivals S1 quarter-finals as they happened

2025-05-02

26 comments

Spirit breeze past Wildcard at BLAST Rivals

2025-05-02

17 comments

PGL Astana opening matchups revealed

2025-05-02

39 comments

Jimpphat drops career-best map rating as MOUZ beat FaZe in Copenhagen

2025-05-02

48 comments

RUSH and adreN depart Nouns

2025-05-02

47 comments

BLAST Rivals Season 1 playoff bracket set

2025-05-02

25 comments

The best highlights from BLAST Rivals S1 groups

2025-05-02

37 comments

Falcons sour Spirit's return event with victory in first meeting

2025-05-02

50 comments

HEROIC and BIG to MESA playoffs, SAW eliminated

2025-05-01

39 comments

FaZe limp into Rivals playoffs over FlyQuest

2025-05-01

44 comments

apEX: "I feel we're a bit fried right now"

2025-05-01

58 comments

Passion UA win Galaxy Battle one month after adding DemQQ and Woro2k

2025-05-01

18 comments

Vitality extend streak to 23 in a row after beating MOUZ at BLAST Rivals

2025-05-01

45 comments

Wildcard see off paiN to reach quarter-finals in Copenhagen

2025-05-01

12 comments

News from May, 2025