HLTV Confirmed - Counter-Strike Podcast

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• NiKo wins the Major with Falcons! First roster rumors | HLTV Confirmed S7E70 23.06.2026 2h 6min

  NiKo finally wins the Major! Each Falcons' player story line that lead to that moment including karrigan's redemption arch and m0NESY's first Major MVP as well Major impressions and first roster talk in this episode of HLTV Confirmed.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about👻 Skins, P2P, no fees: https://skins.com0:00 - IntroFalcons Major win4:12 - Falcons win: hardest win?10:45 - FURIA: did they play scared?14:48 - NiKo's Major - finally!17:27 - "NiKo has done everything" - Prof18:52 - m0NESY MVP!24:06 - TeSeS: the ultimate soldier26:24 - kyousuke: consistency back on?33:22 - karrigan redemption37:39 - zonic hints at retirement?Major bracket in retrospect45:50 - Epic bracket49:02 - The crowd & fans53:06 - XANTARES playoffs problem?1:02:40 - Stage runners1:11:45 - The best majorless player?1:15:02 - Did CS win when Vitality lost?1:16:16 - Most prestigious Major win?1:18:01 - Perfect Major?1:23:23 - Top Comment1:28:48 - SkinionaireWhat comes next1:35:45 - Cache replaces Overpass1:37:28 - KRIMZ to EYEBALLERS1:38:57 - Liquid: JT joins?1:40:50 - Luminosity with Monte core1:43:34 - Martinez to FaZe?1:46:02 - WATO: 3 top 10 teams change?1:51:54 - Aurora: who's staying?2:03:01 - XSE coming up👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop📩 HLTV Newsletter: https://www.hltv.org/newsletter🎤 HLTV Interviews on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zICrYA53O2fJwtdYfg0Ve📲 HLTV iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hltv-cs2-matches-coverage/id1078945675📲 HLTV Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.hltv.android&pcampaignid=web_shareHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt
• Cologne Major: roster rumors, stories, playoffs preview! | HLTV Confirmed Cologne Special '26 17.06.2026 2h 4min

  Cologne Major reached playoffs: talking through the biggest stories so far (and to come!) with Monte's coach kakafu in live-with-audience special from SK Gaming headquarters in Cologne, Germany. ➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about👻 Skins.com: https://skins.com0:00 - IntroHot seat with kakafu1:50 - kakafu on Gizmy4:52 - Role in Monte10:02 - Monte: young breakouts14:31 - Stressful moments & warningsGroup Stage recap19:41 - donk's show?21:42 - NAVI's elimination23:41 - BIG 0-12 comeback28:10 - Legacy coach barred28:49 - Skits!29:31 - 9z cinderella run30:53 - Vitality are mortal32:08 - Aussies f-ed your Pick'Ems32:48 - Jab Jabich33:45 - No NA in top 16!Roster changes!36:40 - lauNx's looking into options39:02 - FL1T to PARIVISION?42:02 - Liquid: 100% changes43:23 - Aurora: ash confirmed?!46:28 - BCG: we don't care!47:33 - FaZe: Jimmi?49:03 - frozen to NAVI… with Twistzz!?51:25 - Who will NAVI replace?52:34 - MOUZ: xertioN IGL!?56:42 - Astralis remove ruggah1:03:40 - Top Comment1:06:31 - SkinionairePlayoffs preview1:15:28 - Bracket is f-ed!1:21:00 - Who's the favorite?1:25:52 - Best storyline?1:31:32 - Predicting quarters1:51:39 - Predicting semis & final1:57:24 - WATO: Vitality win the Major👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop📩 HLTV Newsletter: https://www.hltv.org/newsletter🎤 HLTV Interviews on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zICrYA53O2fJwtdYfg0Ve📲 HLTV iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hltv-cs2-matches-coverage/id1078945675📲 HLTV Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.hltv.android&pcampaignid=web_shareHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/kakafuCShttps://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt
• "Cursed" Falcons, Cologne preview & season recap | HLTV Confirmed S7E68 30.05.2026 2h 21min

  Cologne Major is around the corner! Looking back at the season and previewing Cologne Major Stage 1, as well as Falcons grand final curse implications, Stickers revenue change, flash in spectator mode, and more. ➡️ Follow us for updates: https://x.com/hltvconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://kick.com/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Intro1:21 - Sloodge and milk5:29 - Top CommentRecent news9:15 - IEM Beijing replacing Chengdu10:33 - Stickers money change26:10 - CSTV flash fixed?33:05 - XSE building upSeason 1 recap35:41 - Year so far: updates39:35 - Maps stats47:05 - Mid-Season moves ranking53:01 - Team results56:23 - MVPs1:00:20 - Top players (top 20 so far)1:06:52 - Perma bans overview1:10:21 - Pop quiz & live Confirmed1:12:00 - Cologne content IEM Cologne preview1:17:10 - SPUNJ's pyramid1:19:14 - Case for MOUZ1:23:06 - Gauging PARIVISION1:26:22 - Aurora, FUT, Legacy1:28:52 - "Bad" teams: GL, B8, Astralis etc1:37:06 - The bottom category1:41:42 - Predicting Stage 1 openers1:48:02 - FlyQuest issue1:49:17 - SPUNJ horse race bets1:52:36 - Striker bets: "Falcons cursed"1:57:15 - Prof bets: heavy on Vitality2:00:24 - SPUNJ bets: even heavier on Vitality2:03:19 - WATO: Aussies win a game2:09:42 - Stage 1 Pick'Ems👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop📩 HLTV Newsletter: https://www.hltv.org/newsletter🎤 HLTV Interviews on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zICrYA...📲 HLTV iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hltv-cs...📲 HLTV Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...HLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt
• Spirit & NAVI lift trophies, Vitality fumble, karrigan debut, EWC in Paris | HLTV Confirmed S7E67 21.05.2026 2h 1min

  Atlanta and Astana finish: Vitality fumble, Spirit win a title (thanks to S0tf1k?), Falcons karrigan debut, EWC moves to Paris, and more in this episode of Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Intro1:15 - Traveling & shoutout to docs!Recent news5:01 - FlyQuest fumble a LAN6:13 - oskar retirement8:06 - Top Comment10:34 - Triple boost removal & fixes19:01 - EWC moving to Paris24:55 - PGL Lodz 202733:00 - PassionUA rebuildAtlanta and Astana39:00 - Simultaneous events47:32 - XSE event in June50:40 - Astana impressions54:32 - Crowd cheating1:00:57 - NAVI Atlanta win1:07:47 - Cologne live show!Temp check1:09:48 - Spirit's trophy1:13:00 - S0tf1K as a coach1:21:53 - Falcons karrigan debut1:31:32 - kyxsan’s comment: unfair kick?1:35:18 - Liquid: soulless?1:36:55 - TheMongolZ: lazy?1:37:56 - Vitality: no need to overreact!1:41:00 - NAVI: mental boost1:42:16 - Aurora: same issues1:42:43 - MOUZ debut with jL and xelex1:49:24 - FURIA1:51:08 - PARIVISION1:53:24 - FUT, GL, Astralis, Legacy, G21:57:34 - MongolZ playoffs at CAC👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shop📩 HLTV Newsletter: https://www.hltv.org/newsletter🎤 HLTV Interviews on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zICrYA53O2fJwtdYfg0Ve📲 HLTV iOS app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hltv-cs2-matches-coverage/id1078945675📲 HLTV Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.hltv.android&pcampaignid=web_shareHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt
• Vitality 0-11 comeback, FaZe show up, FURIA molodoy issue? | HLTV Confirmed S7E66 05.05.2026 2h 27min

  BLAST Rivals Fort Worth end with another Vitality win, FaZe show up to entertain, alarming FURIA, Cache in competitive, Saudi EPL & EWC questions, and Astana/Atlanta preview in this episode of Confirmed.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Intro2:12 - Limbo period?4:12 - Top Comment11:08 - SkinionaireRecent news19:02 - Cache added to competitive23:02 - What map will be removed?27:48 - ESIC activity overview34:47 - EPL to Saudi: who will go?44:43 - EWC 2026 dubious future55:32 - BIG female team on pauseBLAST Rivals59:27 - Vitality don't give up!1:03:10 - Another Vitality win streak1:07:32 - 0-11 comeback on Nuke1:17:02 - FaZe entertain!1:25:24 - Alarming FURIA1:28:52 - molodoy issue?1:36:43 - Should FURIA change… now?!1:38:55 - Arena & attendance1:41:36 - Format & broadcast1:50:23 - SPUNJ caster rantAstana vs. Atlanta1:53:01 - Astana: the best of the rest1:57:32 - Who's the favorite?1:58:28 - Falcons with karrigan2:05:12 - Atlanta: top 2 & murky waters2:09:04 - Vitality "free win"?2:14:03 - NAVI: the 2nd best👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt
• Candid stavn on "stabbi"; Cache returns, BCGame Senzu, Vitality goats? | HLTV Confirmed S7E65 28.04.2026 2h 37min

  stavn joins us to talk about the break and the comeback as well as his perspective on the Astralis-Heroic-cadiaN scandal; Cache returns, Animgraph2, BCGame Senzu, ash's potential move to Aurora, Vitality second Grand Slam and their case for GOAT, and Spirit's S0tf1k buff - this and more in this episode of Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Introstavn!1:43 - stavn joins!3:04 - Last months with Astralis6:12 - stavn candid on "stabbi" saga11:47 - IGLing or AWPing options13:32 - "We f-ed up all HEROIC" - stavn17:43 - Taking a break21:05 - Coming back 24:32 - Becoming an AWPer30:28 - Playing with Snappi33:26 - Reuniting with exes & Danish NIP37:58 - stavn's AWP style39:53 - Debut with NiP50:36 - Cache takes55:45 - Plans for the future57:52 - Takes on international Astralis1:02:35 - Reuniting with sjuush Recent news1:07:11 - Running Confirmed is intricate!1:10:10 - Skinionaire: Cache1:17:08 - Cache soon: impressions1:22:02 - The new meta1:30:34 - Animgraph2: "5% difference?"1:36:51 - ash departs GL… for Aurora?!1:40:21 - Senzu to BCGame: just marketing?1:45:43 - Stake circuit announcement1:49:28 - Top CommentLeftovers1:53:45 - Are Vitality the goats?2:06:51 - Spirit uptick of form: closed GF?2:12:02 - S0tF1K buff or hally problem?!BLAST Rivals2:20:15 - Brief overview2:22:22 - WATO 2:28:41 - Little wins for each team👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/stavnCShttps://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt
• NEWS CRAZE! Falcons karrigan, FalleN retires, MOUZ overhaul | HLTV Confirmed S7E64 22.04.2026 2h 6min

  Loudest news cycle of the year just hit the scene: Falcons sign karrigan from FaZe, FalleN announced his retirement in the end of the year, MOUZ to enter overhaul while trialing jL - these moves and their consequences discussed in detail in this episode of HLTV Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Intro1:42 - Real rostermania!3:11 - Revelations of audio listeners4:11 - Top CommentFalcons karrigan8:43 - karrigan joins Falcons - shocking?!16:43 - Whose idea was it?20:41 - Will Falcons be good?24:18 - “Replace TeSeS next” - Prof28:32 - “zonic should let karrigan steer” - Striker 33:41 - Age issue: year-long deal?39:49 - karrigan ship jumping: “he was on the plank”42:03 - Teammates disappointed: the soap drama46:12 - “Everyone would do this” - Striker48:01 - kyxsan’s options (right now)52:11 - BCGame kyxsan?!53:12 - G2 kyxsan?54:28 - Aurora international future56:08 - FaZe’s future & enkay J coachMOUZ roster1:02:26 - Overhaul explained1:07:23 - sycrone’s case for changes1:11:01 - Is… Spinx a problem?!1:16:23 - jL: MOUZ trial while NAVI sub?1:21:26 - Is… Spinx the only one safe?1:22:51 - sycrone’s good track record1:25:31 - “jL isn’t gonna be a bitch” - SPUNJFalleN retirement1:27:48 - How it happened1:31:02 - New FURIA storyline1:34:01 - FalleN’s future 1:35:33 - Skinionaire’s FalleN career1:43:57 - FalleN’s next role1:45:43 - “FalleN is irreplaceable” - SPUNJ1:47:38 - Why YEKINDAR can’t be an IGLOther changes1:50:00 - HOTU & Gaimin drama 1:52:16 - r1nkle replaced by stavn on AWP1:56:31 - Animgraph2 release1:58:52 - WATO: Falcons win this season?👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt
• FaZe done? Major controversies, Aurora rumor, BCGame s1mple problem | HLTV Confirmed S7E63 10.04.2026 2h 23min

  Cologne Major team list is set, and FaZe are not in it... Breaking down what went right and wrong with the VRS-based Major qualification process across regions, Singapore Major update, Aurora roster rumors, BCGame problem (it might be s1mple), FaZe's future and frozen options.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Intro1:26 - Striker & Prof at PGL Bucharest3:51 - Top CommentRecent news & Bucharest8:20 - nqz is replaced by saffee10:03 - hally to miss Astana and Rio14:50 - huNter- out with injury17:10 - Aurora to sign ash, molodoy?!22:10 - Magisk to MOUZ? BCGame?23:02 - 3DMAX Neityu?24:41 - Singapore Major deadline & decider39:50 - Skinionaire50:49 - BCGame: “career suicide?”56:02 - Nobody wants to play with s1mple?58:32 - PARIVISION early elimination1:07:08 - WATO: MongolZ-FUTMajor1:13:51 - Small TOs - good quality!1:16:12 - Major list: who’s missing?1:23:42 - VRS works: as intended!1:31:24 - Who deserved the Major?1:40:31 - Did Aussies abuse VRS?1:48:12 - Lynn Vision LAN scandal1:54:02 - Asia VRS doesn’t work?2:05:45 - Playing two LANs: ban it!2:08:33 - FaZe’s horrible run2:11:08 - Should FaZe… give up?2:15:37 - Liquid & G2 are as bad?!2:17:39 - Rio storyline: can FURIA do it?👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt
• Vitality glaze! ropz "stolen" MVP, NAVI top 2 & why NiKo NEEDS to IGL | HLTV Confirmed S7E62 30.03.2026 2h 21min

  NOW AS VIDEO ON SPOTIFY! Vitality: what's left to do for them (and for us) with so much won? Talking through that, NAVI's return to being a top contender, controversial ropz MVP, PARIVSION's strength, possible Falcons solution in NiKo, upcoming PGL and small LANs shaping up the Major invite list.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - IntroRecent news2:00 - ROG event & MOUZ slander5:21 - Top Comment11:29 - Passion UA woes13:43 - BLAST events get announced 16:31 - Thomas retires & MiGHTYMAX assistant18:30 - ESL 8-team playoffs25:44 - Arena integrity issue27:47 - “The breakfast drama”BLAST concludes & VITALITY GLAZE30:13 - BLAST naming question31:03 - Rotterdam arena impressions36:50 - Close final vs. NAVI 40:25 - Round breakdown by SPUNJ56:52 - ropz MVP explained1:00:15 - Not just a "Grand Final MVP"1:04:45 - Vitality vs. everyone streak1:10:20 - What’s next to achieve?1:21:50 - Weak scene?1:26:23 - Mismanaged teams?1:30:30 - Are NAVI securely second fiddle?1:35:43 - NiKo IGL Falcons - RIGHT NOW1:41:12 - Aurora fight back vs. TheMongolZ1:45:40 - PARIVISION: never roll over?1:49:43 - SkinionairePGL Bucharest & small LANs1:55:55 - Tier 1.5 event?2:00:23 - BCGame: hopeful or outsiders?2:03:35 - WATO: PV/MongolZ in GF?2:10:43 - Major odds: BIG, FaZe, Alliance, M80…👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt
• How to fix Spirit? MOUZ demise as NAVI & Aurora claw back | HLTV Confirmed S7E61 24.03.2026 2h 21min

  We look into the results of BLAST Open Groups with MOUZ, FURIA, and most notably Spirit fumbling: looking into what the issue is (with a quick apperance from OverDrive) trying to predict how the playoffs are going to play out in this episode of HLTV Confirmed! Bonus: CS teams pyramid by SPUNJ.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Intro1:39 - Birthday wishes & mixups4:02 - Top Comment7:26 - The cheating situationRecent news8:45 - BC game to host 11 events12:50 - fnatic UA takeover continues15:50 - Skinionaire21:25 - Mid-season check-in26:44 - FURIA, B8, PassionUA falloff30:18 - Team results overview36:00 - Changes overviewBLAST Open Groups40:12 - Pause drama43:21 - What if a mouse breaks?45:12 - Scheduling issue54:31 - Are Spirit a contender?58:10 - “So bad OverDrive didn’t tweet for 3 days”1:02:50 - hally’s system, hally’s fault?1:08:51 - donk’s role1:11:32 - zont1x and CT sides1:15:10 - OverDrive joins: “magixx needs time”1:24:35 - We NEEDED MOUZ to lose1:29:01 - Coach role1:32:03 - Jimpphat denies considering Falcons?1:35:50 - xKacpersky on loan?1:37:15 - FURIA missing playoffs1:43:00 - Playoffs previewBuilding a pyramid1:46:45 - Chad builds his pyramid 1:51:42 - NAVI: they rise or everyone fell?2:00:12 - Aurora XANTARES issue2:03:02 - More playoffs takes2:13:46 - WATO: Vitality glaze (and MVP race) 👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt
• Reload update, malbs-NertZ, NAVI win, FaZe coach question & XANTARES problem | HLTV Confirmed S7E60 20.03.2026 2h 26min

  Ammo update controversy and potential gun balance shift, malbs-NertZ swap, NAVI win EPL, and BLAST storylines: MOUZ's potential demise, FaZe next coach question, XANTARES potential replacements, Falcons' FACEIT issue, and more!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Intro2:00 - Top CommentAmmo update10:04 - Update first impressions13:01 - Skinionaire: CS updates23:18 - Reload update27:02 - Can Valve backtrack?29:42 - M4A1-S nerf vs. M4A4?43:13 - AWP impactRecent news55:26 - malbs-NertZ57:01 - Region swap controversy1:04:23 - How will they fit in?1:12:31 - NAVI win EPLBLAST Open Rotterdam1:15:37 - Rotterdam preview1:18:02 - The stories hierarchy1:22:32 - MOUZ’s potential demise1:26:02 - TheMongolZ maaRaaless1:27:46 - TYLOO Major prospects1:29:41 - FaZe’s next coach: ash or karrigan?1:43:17 - Spirit need to bounce back?1:49:43 - Falcons kyousukeless; FACEIT issue?1:55:49 - NAVI: back to title race?1:59:15 - Aurora: XANTARES the problem?2:04:38 - FURIA & Vitality: testing the gap2:07:54 - Liquid with malbs expectations2:09:00 - PARIVISION expectations2:15:05 - WATO: NAVI top 4?2:23:23 - frozen status👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt
• Liquid & FaZe Major at risk, EPL playoffs, and 2027 calendar surprises | HLTV Confirmed S7E59 11.03.2026 2h 1min

  As EPL reaches playoffs, it's clear that Liquid and FaZe are in a big trouble: their Major changes, problems, and the future of both teams are the main topics along with G2, FUT, and more takeaways from EPL. In addition, SPUNJ's overview to 2027 calendar and respective positions of PGL, BLAST, and ESL and our takes on the Inferno update.➡️ Follow us for updates: / hltvconfirmed 📺 Watch live: / hltvorg 🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Intro3:42 - EPL casting7:30 - Top Comment Recent news13:03 - Inferno update18:45 - FISSURE cancels 3 events22:25 - BLAST-PGL clash in '27-2832:26 - 2027 calendar preview46:26 - More PGL events for us?48:38 - SkinionaireEPL Groups conclude59:48 - No more online!1:01:28 - Best background stream?1:06:42 - 8-team ESL bracket!1:08:25 - FUT make playoffs!1:11:49 - PARIVISION: no concern1:12:35 - G2: SunPayus was not enough1:15:55 - G2-Liquid swap?1:19:49 - Online is not good1:23:40 - Liquid or FaZe: missing Major?1:28:45 - FaZe: last season for whom?1:32:17 - frozen leaving: inevitable?1:37:51 - No Major for Liquid & WATO1:51:31 - EPL Playoffs prediction1:57:03 - Spirit MUST be winning?👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt
• Godlike Vitality, Falcons losing unlosable, Senzu in PassionUA | HLTV Confirmed S7E58 24.02.2026 1h 46min

  PGL Cluj concludes with another Vitality win: are we fed up? PARIVISION grand final run, Falcons losing unlosable rounds, MOUZ "in the BIG category", PassionUA bringing in try and Senzu, and more. ➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Intro2:31 - WHOOP epidemicRecent news5:31 - PassionUA try Senzu10:32 - PassionUA future16:00 - Istanbulan to Roman Imperium Cup20:10 - EWC Open qual VRS LAN22:01 - Atlana loses to Astana24:50 - IEM Cologne Stage 3 BO329:30 - Top Comment31:02 - How casters are selected38:05 - SkinionairePGL Cluj47:00 - Vitality glazing48:02 - Are we fed up?51:12 - Jame ninja & nades harassment1:00:27 - Era = weak scene?1:03:12 - “Vitality built a perfection” - Striker1:08:58 - PARIVISION: contender?1:12:12 - “I’m a BELCHONOKK guy” - SPUNJ1:15:35 - “Sublime from the divine” quote1:17:21 - Falcons: how long will it go on?1:19:46 - “This is dogshit” - SPUNJ analyzes rounds1:32:43 - torzsi situation1:34:50 - MOUZ: BIG category?1:41:02 - MOUZ grand final in EPL?👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt
• ZywOo masterclass in Krakow, Spirit lack of finals, MOUZ problem | HLTV Confirmed S7E57 09.02.2026 1h 52min

  Right after IEM Krakow 2026 grand final, we went live to discuss the playoff bracket (with the grand final specifically) to see how the results affect the standing of Vitality, FURIA, Spirit, MOUZ, and more, with the impressions from the new event location. ➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Intro0:52 - Live from Krakow!1:24 - Grand Final first reactions5:58 - ZywOo MVP performance11:15 - Cultural impact?14:39 - One event away from Grand Slam18:42 - FalleN: retire while at the top?22:02 - Showmatch vs. 3rd place decider24:47 - WATO: Vitality win Cluj?31:16 - Skinionaire37:28 - Disappointing donk?43:36 - tN1R nowhere to be seen?48:02 - Spirit grand final drought?51:38 - Aurora54:41 - G257:12 - No one likes MOUZ?!1:01:46 - MOUZ vibe issue1:04:50 - “Roster or attitude change needed” - SPUNJ1:10:08 - Krakow impressions1:15:35 - Show improvement?1:21:02 - Tournament legacy1:36:02 - Top Comment1:40:31 - jL on the desk1:41:38 - Cluj-Napoca next1:44:02 - Astana vs. Atlanta, VRS strategies👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt
• Aurora over Falcons, BCGame & G2 step up, FaZe fumble in Krakow | HLTV Confirmed S7E56 04.02.2026 2h 6min

  IEM Krakow reaches playoffs: group stage impressions with takes on BCgame, Astralis, Aurora, FURIA, Falcons, and more in this episode of HLTV Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Intro1:45 - Krakow shenanigans5:45 - Top CommentRecent news8:54 - Pop-up LAN surge15:25 - February VRS invites20:51 - VirtusPLUMMET24:02 - Mismanagement tierlist27:45 - SkinionaireIEM Krakow36:09 - Expectation tierlist38:02 - Legacy: lux situation41:45 - NRG43:57 - 3DMAX45:02 - FaZe: “it’s just sad man”49:07 - BCgame: good surprise?56:01 - FUT: as expected?!1:02:20 - PARIVISION1:05:32 - B8: s1zzi donk’s bold prediction?1:07:40 - paiN, HEROIC, NIP1:09:05 - GamerLegion1:11:52 - Jimmi to Falcons: why not?1:14:17 - PassionUA1:15:30 - Astralis1:17:02 - TheMongolZ: not that bad?1:19:37 - Liquid1:21:38 - Aurora: big show up1:26:43 - NAVI: fine?1:28:30 - VIT, G2, Spirit1:29:40 - FURIA1:31:02 - MOUZ1:33:38 - Falcons: bad rounds lost1:39:02 - 2v5 vs. Aurora1:44:00 - Anubis impressions1:47:20 - WATO1:53:13 - Playoffs predictions2:01:23 - Broadcast improvement2:04:30 - jL on desk👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/Professeur_CShttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt
• PARIVISION win BLAST, another Falcons top 2, Krakow teams & new Anubis takes | HLTV Confirmed S7E55 27.01.2026 2h 24min

  Surprising BLAST victory by PARIVISION, ahother Falcons top 2 finish, NiKo MVP explained, Vitality & Spirit losses analyzed, new Anubis takes, IEM Krakow preview with teams ranked, and more in this episode of Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - Intro1:20 - Gaps & cats5:39 - Top CommentRecent news9:30 - FlyQuest win in China11:24 - BIG climbing, MIBR grinding22:20 - Anubis changes analyzed!38:50 - WATO: Anubis play count in Krakow42:55 - Update overall: good? BLAST Bounty44:45 - PARIVISION triumph47:24 - LanDaLan over BLAST?!53:24 - Falcons vs. PARIVISION1:01:32 - Dust 2 round analysis1:06:20 - Are PARIVISION title contenders?1:08:12 - Why NiKo is MVP?1:12:52 - Falcons fly and fumble1:17:20 - Was BLAST a big event?..1:19:47 - Vitality & FURIA1:25:15 - donk cares about #1?1:27:05 - Spirit first impressions1:32:50 - Skinionaire: Kato historyIEM Krakow preview1:47:28 - Teams overview1:51:15 - Vitality: the top dog?1:55:20 - Challengers?1:57:12 - Any given Sunday?1:59:10 - Good & VRS hungry2:02:50 - Hakuna Matata (inshallah)2:07:00 - Breakout potential2:10:28 - Stage 1 preview: competitive!2:18:12 - BCGame: 0 time together?👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/professeur_cshttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt
• Argentina Major, BLAST snoozefest, Season strategy ft. ash | HLTV Confirmed S7E54 21.01.2026 1h 59min

  ash joins to discuss FiRE Major in Argentina announcement, Anubis late reintroduction, BLAST Bounty impressions (boring!), and event attendance strategy for the season.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about0:00 - IntroRecent news1:55 - ash to leave GL (breaking!)6:30 - Anubis (late) reintroduction11:25 - Dream CS2 update16:01 - FiRE Major in Argentina20:54 - Valve’s idea for Argentina Major?29:58 - ash takes Skinionaire38:31 - EWC mad formatSeason strategy40:30 - Team rank event importance52:41 - BLAST Bounty issue & solution58:24 - Event attendance strategy w/ ash1:15:57 - Top CommentBLAST Bounty1:20:40 - First impressions: boring!1:24:42 - “I’m worried for Aurora” - ash1:26:50 - ash’s take on PR1:30:39 - New Spirit1:32:30 - FaZe & NAVI1:34:31 - Falcons kyousuke: visa explained1:37:04 - Playoffs draw1:43:12 - WATO: Vitality at BLAST1:50:32 - blameF to BIG - why?1:54:01 - Desired lineup change👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/ashhhcshttps://x.com/Professeur_CShttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt
• magixx & zont1x back, donk #2 explained, new BC.Game core & more | HLTV Confirmed S7E53 15.01.2026 2h 41min

  2025 wrap-up, Top 20 explained, and expectations for 2026: this and more in this episode of HLTV Confirmed!➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about🔺 Play smarter with Refrag: https://in.refrag.gg/FUCZNJ🔫 Support Esports with 10% bonus from Skin.Club: https://l.skin.club/HLTVCONFIRMED0:00 - Intro3:00 - Top Comment9:29 - EYEBALLERS win over FaZeHLTV Awards & 202511:24 - Awards impressions18:02 - Top 20 list20:10 - donk vs. ZywOo24:01 - Critique of Top 2038:15 - Skinionaire: 2025 wrap54:46 - VRS in 20251:01:22 - “2025 is a roaring success” - Striker1:05:28 - State of the game2026: Season ahead1:09:22 - Off-season changes1:10:50 - ECSTATIC, 9INE, paiN1:12:25 - ash, NIP, Astralis -Magisk1:16:00 - GL bench ztr, add Snax1:18:52 - BC.Game, M801:22:01 - Spirit change1:29:09 - magixx as IGL1:31:17 - Falcons no changes1:34:30 - Aurora -jottAAA +soulfly1:36:02 - BC.Game SAW coer1:42:02 - PARIVISION1:44:11 - cobrazera joins MongolZ1:45:20 - Mail09, Astrlais international1:48:37 - TaZ BC.game, 100T1:51:02 - messioso 300IQ1:54:02 - Fluxo, blameF to BIG1:57:21 - WATO: Vitality don’t win BLAST Bonty2:03:25 - WATO: top 10 team to change?2:11:41 - WATO: 2025 is NiKo last top 20Time Capsule2:20:20 - Team of the season?2:22:35 - Major MVP?2:23:19 - Best change?2:24:54 - Team to change?2:26:40 - Breakout of the season?2:29:24 - Disaster of the season?2:30:49 - Retirement of the season?👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/Professeur_CShttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt
• apEX & flameZ on Awards, pressure, Anubis, and 2026 | HLTV Confirmed S7E52 12.01.2026 56min

  HLTV Confirmed went live from Belgrade the morning after HLTV Awards featuring Vitality's apEX and flameZ to talk about their successful 2025 that ended with the team receiving a plethora of awards, and plans for 2026.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about🔺 Play smarter with Refrag: https://in.refrag.gg/FUCZNJ🔫 Support Esports with 10% bonus from Skin.Club: https://l.skin.club/HLTVCONFIRMED0:00 - Intro1:23 - Awards party5:10 - Vitality best year?9:12 - Pressure & expectations12:34 - "We take most time off" - Vitality18:42 - Most important wins22:16 - No more changes?24:22 - apEX on Spinx about to leave27:27 - Are MOUZ a threat?31:20 - 2026 Vitality events46:51 - Anubis is back52:30 - "Let's give our best all the time" - apEX53:42 - Top Comment👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/Vitality_apEXhttps://x.com/flamezcsgohttps://x.com/luismmirahttps://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt
• Vitality back-to-back Major, insane FaZe run, changes rumors | HLTV Confirmed S7E51 15.12.2025 1h 33min

  Vitality win Budapest Major: first impressions straight after the final, including the era talk, FaZe story hijack, the arena impressions, NAVI and MOUZ rumored changes, and some insight on donk vs. ZywOo race.➡️ Follow us for updates: https://twitter.com/HLTVconfirmed📺 Watch live: https://twitch.tv/HLTVorg🔊 Listen to audio (Spotify, iTunes, Google): https://anchor.fm/hltv🟢 Partner offer details: https://kick.com/hltvorg/about🔺 Play smarter with Refrag: https://in.refrag.gg/FUCZNJ🔫 Support Esports with 10% bonus from Skin.Club: https://l.skin.club/HLTVCONFIRMED0:00 - Intro3:41 - FaZe-Vitality final9:52 - FaZe no changes12:30 - donk's post13:08 - Vitality era?18:15 - Map change19:29 - FaZe underdog story20:47 - Aura & no aura teams23:05 - FaZe standing24:19 - jcobb step up27:52 - "FaZe run" Major29:00 - Team of the Year33:24 - FaZe: changes or not?36:57 - NAVI: exam passed or failed?39:25 - Aleksib's last NAVI game?45:32 - MOUZ "need a change"47:19 - Jimmi out?49:02 - Snax to GamerLegion52:11 - Top Comment54:45 - NiKo: will he win a Major?58:08 - Skinionaire1:07:17 - Arena impressions1:12:02 - Biggest arena ever?1:13:19 - Security issues1:15:09 - The merch sale problem1:17:02 - "StarLadder beat expectations"1:22:34 - Vitality vs. Astralis era1:26:42 - ZywOo vs. donk for #1👕 HLTV Merch: https://hltv.org/shopHLTV Confirmed is a Counter-Strike (CS2) talk show featuring Chad "SPUNJ" Burchill, Zvonimir "Professeur" Burazin, and Milan "Striker" Švejda, with guest appearances from community members such as s1mple, device, ropz, Twistzz, karrigan, smooya, dupreeh, cadiaN, Pimp, and more. The show is based around interviews, breakdowns, analysis, and discussions about the esports and casual side of Counter-Strike.https://x.com/SPUNJhttps://x.com/Professeur_CShttps://x.com/StrikerHLTVorghttps://x.com/LukasWiinholt