G2: CS2 team profile
Ranked #5 in the Valve standings and #10 on HLTV. Roster: huNter-, HeavyGod, MATYS, NertZ, r1nkle.
Ranking and roster
| Valve standings | #5, 1,847 points (EU). Updated October 5, 2026. |
|---|---|
| HLTV world ranking | #10, 307 points. Updated October 26, 2026. |
| Players | huNter-, HeavyGod, MATYS, NertZ, r1nkle |
| Coach | sAw |
| Country / region | Europe |
| Organisation founded | 2014 |
| In Counter-Strike since | 2015 |
G2 benched SunPayus and signed r1nkle on 25 June 2026; SunPayus formally left on 29 September 2026.
About G2
G2 was founded in 2014 and first fielded a CS roster in September 2015 by acquiring Kinguin's squad. It has been a recurring contender since, losing the Stockholm 2021 Major final. In 2023 it won IEM Katowice and IEM Cologne, and later won the BLAST Premier World Final in 2022 and 2024 and IEM Dallas 2024. Coach sAw joined in July 2025.
G2 is still chasing its first Major title in the results we checked. Rankings change after every big event, so use the table above as a snapshot and check the standings again after the next tournament.
Major and big-event results
| Year | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | IEM Cologne Major 2026 | 8th (quarterfinal loss to Spirit) |
| 2021 | PGL Major Stockholm 2021 | Runner-up |
Facts about G2
- G2 was founded as Gamers2 in February 2014 and rebranded in October 2015.
- It acquired the Kinguin CS:GO roster on 11 September 2015.
- It won IEM Katowice and Cologne in 2023.
- It won BLAST Premier World Finals in 2022 and 2024.
- At Cologne 2026 it lost 1-2 to Spirit in the quarterfinals.
Where to watch G2
All live CS2 streams →No live stream mentions G2 in its title right now. When the team plays, the broadcast appears in the live CS2 list and on the Tournaments page.
Upcoming CS2 tournaments
Full schedule →- October 24, 2026 – October 31, 2026 · PGL Masters Bucharest 2026
- November 2, 2026 – November 8, 2026 · IEM Beijing 2026
- November 9, 2026 – November 15, 2026 · BLAST Rivals Fall 2026
- November 24, 2026 – December 13, 2026 · PGL Major Singapore 2026
- December 10, 2026 – December 13, 2026 · PGL Major Singapore 2026 finals weekend
Match lists and brackets are published by each tournament organizer. Dates come from organizers and reliable sources and can change.
Learn more about CS2
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FAQ
What is G2's CS2 ranking?
In the Valve regional standings of October 5, 2026, G2 is #5 with 1,847 points. On the HLTV world ranking of October 26, 2026 the team is #10 with 307 points.
Who plays for G2 in CS2?
G2's active roster is huNter-, HeavyGod, MATYS, NertZ, r1nkle, with sAw as coach. G2 benched SunPayus and signed r1nkle on 25 June 2026; SunPayus formally left on 29 September 2026.
Has G2 won a CS2 Major?
Not in the results we have checked. The best recent results are listed in the Major and big-event table on this page.
Where can I watch G2?
Open the live CS2 block on this page when a tournament is on air. Oggo finds broadcasts of big events on Twitch and Kick and plays them in the built-in player. The full calendar is on the Tournaments page.
Is the G2 badge on this page the official logo?
No. It is a simple Oggo graphic made from the team's initials. We do not use official logos or player photos.
Sources
Facts on this page are paraphrased from public sources, checked in October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us on the About page and we will fix it.
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G2_Esports
- esports.ru/counter-strike-2/news/g2-esports-obyavili-ob-uhode-sunpayus/
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEM_Cologne_Major_2026
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counter-Strike_Major_Championships
- skinpulse.pro/news/cs2-off-season-tracker-summer-2026/
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