FaZe returns to top 15, ESL Pro League heads to Saudi Arabia, Mirage leads again, mezii passes s1mple and NiKo

FaZe back in HLTV top 15

FaZe Clan climbed to 13th place in the updated HLTV ranking after BLAST Rivals Spring 2026. The team debuted its new lineup with Ryan “Neityu” Aubry replacing karrigan and Niklas “enkay J” Krumhorn as coach, finishing 3rd–4th after losing to NAVI in the semifinal.

ESL Pro League S25 heads to Saudi Arabia

ESL revealed details for the 25th season of Pro League in CS2: the event will take place from March 6 to 14, 2027, on LAN in Saudi Arabia. The tournament will feature 16 teams and a total prize pool of $1.25 million.

Mirage stays on top

Mirage was the most played map at BLAST Rivals Spring 2026, appearing eight times during the event. It continued its strong 2026 run as a top pick at tier-1 tournaments, with Dust2 and Nuke following behind.

mezii reaches 19 big trophies

William “mezii” Merriman claimed his 19th major CS trophy after Team Vitality won BLAST Rivals Spring 2026. That moved him ahead of s1mple and NiKo, who are listed with 18 trophies each.