All of Season transfer changes and rumors

Summer rostermania 2026 in Counter-Strike has now officially begun. As tradition dictates, we launched a major tracker covering all transfers, rumors, and rebuilds, and the first dominoes have already started to fall — especially outside the world’s top-5 teams.

Summer rostermania

The main feature of this current summer rostermania is that, for now, it looks less like a story about huge superstar transfers at the very top of the scene and more like a wave of harsh rebuilding among second-tier teams and those around the top level. After the Cologne Major, many organizations moved very quickly from evaluating results to making concrete decisions.

That is where the biggest movement is expected. Some clubs have already confirmed transfers, others are cleaning out their rosters after a disappointing Cologne Major, others are promoting youth, and some are entering the new season with half-empty lineups. And if the beginning of summer already looks this lively, the wave may become even bigger from here.

MOUZ

MOUZ have officially announced the departure of Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo, ending a four-year journey that began in MOUZ NXT before his promotion to the main roster in 2023. The 18-year-old had been on the bench since April and is now no longer under contract with the organization.

Since then, MOUZ have also confirmed the departure of former in-game leader Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin after two and a half years with the club. The Swede initially joined on loan before becoming a permanent signing and helped MOUZ win multiple trophies, later taking over as IGL during the 2025 season.

To complete the rebuild, MOUZ officially signed Oldřich “PR” Nový from GamerLegion. The Czech rifler returns to the organization after previously playing for MOUZ NXT and is expected to make his debut at BLAST Bounty Season 2.

Out:

• Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo
• Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin

MOUZ are now:

• Lotan “Spinx” Giladi
• Dorian “xertioN” Berman
• Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás
• Adrian “xelex” Vincze
• Coach – Dennis “sycrone” Nielsen

THE Mongolz

The MongolZ have officially announced the additions of Zolbayar “tikuak” Chimedtseren and Ireedui “DarkMeister” Dugarsuren to the main roster. The duo replace Ayush “mzinho” Batbold, who joined BC.Game, and Anarbileg “cobrazera” Uuganbayar, who was recently moved to the bench.

The addition of tikuak headlines the rebuild, with the 17-year-old joining after an impressive spell with Chinggis Warriors, where he averaged a 1.15 rating and won both MESA League Season 5 and ZOWIE eXTREMESLAND Asia Open. Meanwhile, DarkMeister makes the step up from The MongolZ Academy to complete the new lineup.

In:

• Zolbayar “tikuak” Chimedtseren
• Ireedui “DarkMeister” Dugarsuren

Out:

• Ayush “mzinho” Batbold
• Anarbileg “cobrazera” Uuganbayar (benched)

The MongolZ are now:

• Garidmagnai “bLitz” Byambasuren
• Sodbayar “Techno” Munkhbold
• Usukhbayar “910” Banzragch
• Zolbayar “tikuak” Chimedtseren
• Ireedui “DarkMeister” Dugarsuren
• Coach – Erdenedalai “maaRaa” Bayanbat

Imperial

Imperial have officially signed Guilherme “saadzin” Pacheco as their new AWPer following his departure from Legacy. The Brazilian replaces Guilherme “levi” Gustavo, who was previously benched, and already helped Imperial win CCT South America Series 3 while standing in for the team.

During two years with Legacy, saadzin won back-to-back CAC titles and played at the Austin, Budapest, and Cologne Majors. Reports suggest Legacy are expected to replace him with Santino “try” Rigal.

Community reaction

The move was widely praised by Brazilian fans, with many calling it a major upgrade for Imperial. Legacy also wished saadzin success, although some supporters argued the team should focus on signing a new coach after zakk’s departure.

In:

• Guilherme “saadzin” Pacheco

Out:

• Guilherme “levi” Gustavo (benched)

Imperial are now:

• Marcelo “chelo” Cespedes
• Vinicius “VINI” Figueiredo
• Lucas “decenty” Bacelar
• Kaiky “noway” Santos
• Guilherme “saadzin” Pacheco

FUT

Laurențiu “lauNX” Țârlea asked FUT for permission to explore other options for the second half of the season even before the start of IEM Cologne Major. According to HLTV, this decision was not a direct reaction to the result in Cologne: the Romanian had expressed his desire to look for a new challenge before the Major even began, and during his time in FUT he maintained an average rating of 1.10 and helped the team win PGL Bucharest in April.

The situation has now become official, with FUT announcing that lauNX has been moved to the bench. In their statement, the organization thanked the Romanian for his commitment and contributions throughout the past year, while lauNX hinted that his next move could benefit both sides.

Out:

• Laurențiu “lauNX” Țârlea (benched)

FUT are now:

• Dmytro “dem0n” Myroshnychenko
• Aulon “Krabeni” Fazlija
• Nikita “cmtry” Samolotov
• Džiugas “dziugss” Steponavičius
• Coach – András “coolio” Fercsák

Benched:

• Laurențiu “lauNX” Țârlea

SAW 

The Portuguese organization has reunited the core that made its historic IEM Cologne 2024 run. SAW have officially announced the signing of a brand-new Counter-Strike roster, bringing back Christopher “MUTiRiS” Fernandes, João “story” Vieira, and Michel “ewjerkz” Pinto to reunite much of the team’s successful 2024 lineup. They are joined by Adones “krazy” Nobre and Filipe “NOPEEj” Dias, completing the organization’s return to an all-Portuguese roster.

The rebuild follows months of speculation after several former SAW players became available on the transfer market. The new lineup will make its debut in the BLAST Open Fall West European Open Qualifier, with the Esports World Cup Open Qualifier also awaiting the team later this summer.

Meanwhile, SAW confirmed that the squad which represented the organization during the first half of 2026 will continue competing under the SAW Youngsters banner, while coaches Tiago “mowzassa” Rodrigues and Tiago “SYDOX” Fonseca have been promoted to the main team.

In:

• Christopher “MUTiRiS” Fernandes
• João “story” Vieira
• Michel “ewjerkz” Pinto
• Adones “krazy” Nobre
• Filipe “NOPEEj” Dias

Out:

• Former 2026 main roster (moved to SAW Youngsters)

SAW are now:

• Christopher “MUTiRiS” Fernandes
• João “story” Vieira
• Michel “ewjerkz” Pinto
• Adones “krazy” Nobre
• Filipe “NOPEEj” Dias
• Coach – Tiago “mowzassa” Rodrigues

Aurora

Aurora have officially parted ways with Sezgin “Fabre” Kalaycı, appointed Ashley “ash” Battye as the team’s new head coach, and continued their international rebuild by signing former MOUZ rifler Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo. The organization has also confirmed that veteran in-game leader Engin “MAJ3R” Küpeli is stepping away from the active roster to take a break from professional Counter-Strike and spend more time with his family.

In:

• Ashley “ash” Battye (head coach)
• Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo

Out:

• Sezgin “Fabre” Kalaycı
• Engin “MAJ3R” Küpeli (career break)

Aurora’s rebuild is now officially underway. The organization has replaced its long-time coach with one of the most respected names in Counter-Strike, added former MOUZ talent Jimpphat as its first international player, and is expected to complete the roster with one more signing ahead of the new season.

Aurora are now:

• Ismailcan “XANTARES” Dörtkardeş
• Özgür “woxic” Eker
• Ali “Wicadia” Haydar Yalçın
• Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo
• Coach – Ashley “ash” Batty

FlyQuest 

The Portuguese AWPer leaves the starting roster after six months with the organization.

FlyQuest have officially announced that João “story” Vieira is no longer part of the team’s active lineup. The organization thanked the Portuguese AWPer for his contribution and wished him success in the next chapter of his career.

The move comes amid reports linking story with a return to SAW, where he could reunite with the organization’s successful 2024 lineup. FlyQuest must now once again search for a new AWPer ahead of the second half of the season.

Out:

• João “story” Vieira

FlyQuest are now:

• Justin “jks” Savage
• Joshua “INS” Potter
• Declan “Vexite” Portelli
• Corey “nettik” Browne
• Coach – Aaron “AZR” Ward

Eternal Fire

The Ukrainian rifler leaves the Turkish organization after six months. Eternal Fire have officially announced the departure of Sergiy “DemQQ” Demchenko, with the Ukrainian rifler leaving the team by mutual agreement after six months with the organization.

The move comes as part of another roster rebuild following a disappointing first half of 2026. Eternal Fire confirmed the decision in a short statement, thanking DemQQ for his efforts and wishing him success in the next stage of his career.

Out:

• Sergiy “DemQQ” Demchenko

Eternal Fire are now:

• Samet “jottAAA” Köklü (on loan from Aurora)
• Iulian “regali” Harjău
• Gareth “MisteM” Ries
• Coach – Yiğit “yT” Özden

Benched:

• Ömer “imoRR” Karataş
• Buğra “Calyx” Arkın
• Volodymyr “Woro2k” Veletniuk

K27

The Russian rifler returns to Virtus.pro after a two-month spell with K27.

K27 Esports have officially announced that Petr “fame” Bolyshev has left the team following the expiration of his loan from Virtus.pro. The organization thanked the 23-year-old for his contribution over the past two months and hinted that more roster news will follow soon.

During his time with K27, fame joined the squad in April before extending his loan in May. He now returns to Virtus.pro, while K27 are left with four active players and are expected to announce a replacement before Stake Ranked Episode 3 begins on July 15.

Out:

• Petr “fame” Bolyshev (loan expired, returns to Virtus.pro)

K27 are now:

• Daniil “qw1nk1” Kabilov
• Danila “kashl1d” Dronov
• Aleksey “xeedo” Mikulich
• Daniil “X5G7V” Maryshev
• Coach – Gregory “balblna” Oleinick

100 Thieves

100 Thieves have already officially moved André “Ag1l” Gil to the bench, while at the same time, according to HLTV, they are in negotiations with Monte over signing Jack “Gizmy” von Spreckelsen for the role of new IGL.

In:

• Jack “Gizmy” von Spreckelsen

bench:

• André “Ag1l” Gil

For now, this is still not a fully completed rebuild, but the logic of the move itself is clear: 100 Thieves have already opened a slot in the starting five and are preparing a change in the leadership structure ahead of the start of the new season.

100 Thieves are now:

1. Håvard “rain” Nygaard
2. William “sirah” Kjærsgaard
3. Alex “poiii” Nyholm Sundgren
4. Nicolai “device” Reedtz
5. Coach – Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander

FOKUS

FOKUS have already lost Erik “ztr” Gustafsson, as his loan from GamerLegion is coming to an end, and the player himself has begun exploring other options for the offseason.

Out:

• Erik “ztr” Gustafsson

For now, this is still not a fully completed rebuild, but the logic of the move itself is clear: FOKUS are entering the first serious roster update since the team’s creation and have already been left without their captain.

FOKUS are now:

1. Sebastiaan “volt” Maloș
2. Georgi “jorko” Mitev
3. Mateo “Matheos” Prišlin
4. Matias “Banjo” Kivistö
5. Coach – Jakub “kuben” Gurczyński

Passion UA

Passion UA have officially lost Vladyslav “Kvem” Korol after the expiration of his contract, and the player himself has already announced that he is entering the free-agent market.
For now, this is not at the stage of a replacement or a ready-made transfer for his spot, but rather the end of the collaboration itself: in the provided excerpt, a new player and the updated full Passion UA roster have not yet been specified.

FaZe

FaZe have officially moved Helvijs “broky” Saukants to the bench and immediately filled his slot by loaning Jason “JBOEN” Boe Nielsen from BIG Academy until the end of 2026.

In:

• Jason “JBOEN” Boe Nielsen

bench:

• Helvijs “broky” Saukants

At this point, this is no longer at the rumor stage, but a completed move: FaZe removed broky from the starting lineup and placed their bet on one of the most notable young prospects ahead of the start of XSE Pro League.

FaZe are now:

1. David “frozen” Čerňanský
2. Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken
3. Jakub “jcobbb” Pietruszewski
4. Jason “JBOEN” Boe Nielsen
5. Coach – Niclas “enkay J” Krumhorn

FaZe are not ruling out any options for themselves on the transfer market for now, but have already shown interest in Antonio “MartinezSa” Martinez from Gentle Mates. According to information from KRL, which was also confirmed by HLTV, this transfer is not progressing easily because the French organization is simultaneously negotiating the sale of the entire Spanish roster to another club.

For now, this is still not a completed transfer, but the logic of the move itself is clear: FaZe are keeping several scenarios open and are considering MartinezSa as one of the real candidates to strengthen the roster.

G2

G2 have officially made a change at the AWPer position: the club moved Álvaro “SunPayus” García to the bench and signed Artem “r1nkle” Moroz. The Ukrainian is set to make his debut for the new lineup at BLAST Bounty Season 2.

In:

• Artem “r1nkle” Moroz

bench:

• Álvaro “SunPayus” García

At this point, this is no longer a rumor or preliminary talks, but a completed move: G2 filled the vacancy after SunPayus’ departure and are betting on r1nkle as the new starting AWPer of the roster.

G2 are now:

1. Nemanja “huNter-” Kovač
2. Matúš “MATYS” Šimko
3. Nikita “HeavyGod” Martynenko
4. Guy “NertZ” Iluz
5. Artem “r1nkle” Moroz
6. Coach – Eetu “sAw” Saha

3DMAX

3DMAX made their second roster change in the last four months, benching Pierre “Ex3rcice” Bulinge and then immediately signing Jeremy “Kursy” Gast. The French club did not delay the decision and quickly filled the vacant spot ahead of the start of XSE Pro League in China.

In:

• Jeremy “Kursy” Gast

bench:

• Pierre “Ex3rcice” Bulinge

At this point, this is no longer just preparation for a rebuild, but a completed targeted move: 3DMAX immediately replaced Ex3rcice with Kursy, who returns to the rifler role and is expected to make his debut for the team at the upcoming tournament.

3DMAX are now:

1. Bryan “Maka” Canda
2. Lucas “Lucky” Chastang
3. Kévin “misutaaa” Rabier
4. Filip “Graviti” Brankovic
5. Jeremy “Kursy” Gast
6. Coach – Damien “wasiNk” Dufour

Luminosity

Luminosity are in talks with Monte’s core of Aurimas “Bymas” Pipiras, Oscar “AZUWU” Bell, and Aurélien “afro” Drapier, whose contracts with the Ukrainian organization are nearing their end. In addition, Aleks “Rainwaker” Petrov could also join the new project, while Lucas “lux” Meneghini is expected to become the team’s captain.

For now, this is still not a completed rebuild, but the logic of the move itself is clear: Luminosity want to return to CS quickly with an already prepared core rather than building a team from scratch.

100 Thieves

100 Thieves are in negotiations with Monte over the transfer of Jack “Gizmy” von Spreckelsen, and if the deal goes through, he is expected to take over the captain’s duties. At the same time, Håvard “rain” Nygaard is not expected to leave the team, but only to move into a different role within the lineup.

For now, this is still not a completed transfer, but the logic of the move itself is clear: 100 Thieves want to take the IGL duties off rain and add one of the most notable young captains outside the top tier of the scene to the project.

100 Thieves are now:

1. Håvard “rain” Nygaard
2. André “Ag1l” Gil
3. Alex “poiii” Nyholm Sundgren
4. William “sirah” Kjærsgaard
5. Nicolai “device” Reedtz
6. Coach – Lukas “gla1ve” Rossander

Liquid

Liquid are preparing a change of captain: according to Dust2.us, JT is set to replace siuhy in the team’s starting lineup.

In:

• Johnny “JT” Theodosiou

bench:

• Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek

For now, this is still not an officially completed transfer, but negotiations between the sides have already gone far, and the logic of the move itself is clear: after a weak season, Liquid want to reset the team’s leadership structure and reunite the JT + EliGE pairing.

Liquid are now:

1. Johnny “JT” Theodosiou
2. Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski
3. Keith “NAF” Markovic
4. Mario “malbsMd” Samayoa
5. Roland “ultimate” Tomkowiak
6. Coach – Viktor “flashie” Tamás Bea

MIBR

MIBR have already officially closed the issue following the end of Klimentii “kl1m” Krivosheev’s loan and signed Lucas “nqz” Soares as the new starting AWPer of the roster.

In:

• Lucas “nqz” Soares
• Santino “try” Rigal

Out:

• Klimentii “kl1m” Krivosheev

At this point, this is no longer in the stage of negotiations or rumors, but a completed move: MIBR lost kl1m after the end of his loan from G2 and immediately replaced him with nqz, who is expected to make his debut for the team at XSE Pro League.

MIBR are now:

1. Felipe “insani” Yuji
2. Breno “brnz4n” Polleto
3. Carlos “venomzera” Eduardo
4. Linus “LNZ” Holtäng
5. Lucas “nqz” Soares
6. Coach – Nestor “LETN1” Tanić

BC.Game

BC.Game turned the loan of Senzu into a full transfer, but even after that the team still enters the offseason without a VRS ranking and without a complete roster.

In:

• Azbayar “Senzu” Munkhbold

bench:

• Christopher “MUTiRiS” Fernandes
• António “aragornN” Barbosa
• Adones “krazy” Nobre

This move confirms BC.Game’s intention to build a new project around names already in place, but buying out Senzu alone is not enough for the team to immediately look ready for the new season.

BC.Game are now:

1. Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev
2. Denis “electroNic” Sharipov
3. Azbayar “Senzu” Munkhbold
4. Coach – Wiktor “TaZ” Wojtas

Gaimin Gladiators

After a strategic review, Gaimin Gladiators effectively dismantled their entire CS project and moved the rest of the main lineup to the bench.

Out:

• Fernando “fer” Alvarenga
• Jhonatan “JOTA” Willian
• João “horvy” Horvath

bench:

• Gabriel “NEKIZ” Schenato
• Henrique “HEN1” Teles
• Luca “Luken” Nadotti

This is one of the harshest reactions to a failed stretch and the new economics of the Major scene: the club directly made it clear that the old version of the team no longer makes sense to support in its current form.

EYEBALLERS

The Swedish project is betting on experience and bringing KRIMZ back into the local system, where he immediately takes bobeksde’s place.

In:

• Freddy “KRIMZ” Johansson

Out:

• Jonatan “bobeksde” Persson

For EYEBALLERS, this is not just a one-for-one player swap, but an attempt to add weight, stability, and a recognizable name to the roster ahead of the new season.

EYEBALLERS are now:

1. Jesper “JW” Wecksell
2. Sebastian “dex” Samuelsson
3. Kalle “Ro1f” Johansson
4. Max “maxster” Jansson
5. Freddy “KRIMZ” Johansson
6. Coach – Faruk “pita” Pita

NRG

After a disappointing run in Stage 1 of the Cologne Major, NRG benched br0 and were left without a locked-in fifth slot.

bench:

• Alexander “br0” Bro

For NRG, this is not yet a full rebuild, but rather the first move showing that the current version of the roster does not satisfy the organization after another weak major event.

NRG are now:

1. Nick “nitr0” Cannella
2. Aran “Sonic” Groesbeek
3. Josh “oSee” Ohm
4. Michael “Grim” Wince
5. Coach – Damian “daps” Steele

Ninjas in Pyjamas

NiP are temporarily bringing up n0te from Young Ninjas after the main team had earlier moved cairne to the bench.

In:

• Roman “n0te” Hamze

bench:

• Artem “cairne” Mushynskyi

This does not look like a final solution, but for NiP it is a very clear signal: the club is ready to look for answers within its own academy system if the main roster is not working.

Ninjas in Pyjamas are now:

1. Marco “Snappi” Pfeiffer
2. Rasmus “sjuush” Beck
3. Kacper “xKacpersky” Gabara
4. Martin “stavn” Lund
5. Roman “n0te” Hamze
6. Coach – Richard “Xizt” Landström

Astralis

Astralis said goodbye to ruggah after the failure at the Cologne Major, but at the player level, no new changes are expected yet.

Out:

• Casper “ruggah” Due

In Astralis’ case, the summer began with a coaching change, and that seems set to become the club’s main personnel move in this offseason wave.

Astralis are now:

1. Rasmus “HooXi” Nielsen
2. Love “phzy” Smidebrant
3. Jakob “jabbi” Nygaard
4. Victor “Staehr” Staehr
5. Gytis “ryu” Glušauskas

PARIVISION

After a disappointing Major, PARIVISION began one of the most noticeable rebuilds in this rostermania wave and have already made two important changes.

In:

• Abay “HObbit” Khassenov
• Vyacheslav “slaxejezzz” Vinokurov

bench:

• Emil “nota” Moskvitin
• Andrey “BELCHONOKK” Yasinskiy

This looks like an attempt to quickly add experience and new energy to the roster after the team started the year brightly but failed to maintain that level in the second half of the season.

PARIVISION are now:

1. Dzhami “Jame” Ali
2. Vladislav “xiELO” Lysov
3. Ivan “zweih” Gogin
4. Vyacheslav “slaxejezzz” Vinokurov
5. Abay “HObbit” Khassenov
6. Coach – Dastan “dastan” Akbayev

Legacy

Legacy have already lost n1ssim from the starting five, and according to Brazilian sources, the main target to replace him is insani.

In:

• Felipe “insani” Yuji

Out:

• Vinicius “n1ssim” Pereira

bench:

• Lucas “lux” Meneghini
• Vinicius “n1ssim” Pereira

For now, this is not yet a completed transfer, but the direction is clear: after their Cologne Major exit, the team wants to rebuild the rifler section of the roster and find a stronger solution for the fifth slot.

Legacy are now:

1. Eduardo “dumau” Wolkmer
2. Bruno “latto” Rebelatto
3. Guilherme “saadzin” Pacheco
4. Andrei “arT” Piovezan
5. Coach – Bruno “RIVAS” Rivetti

Rostermania Summer 2026

The beginning of Rostermania Summer 2026 has already confirmed the main point: the hottest action this summer will not necessarily be in the top 5, but in teams that either failed at the Major or want to sharply change their trajectory before the second half of the year.

And this looks like only the beginning. The first dominoes have already fallen, but the market has not even reached full speed yet. That is exactly why the next few weeks are very likely to bring even more movement — and not only among second-tier teams, but also closer to the true top of the scene.