Cscore is proud to officially announce
21-1-2026 00:00
The launch of our competitive Counter-Strike circuit ‘’Cscore Orbit’’, beginning in 2026 with three tournaments across online and LAN competition.
At Cscore, we are building with quality and longevity in mind. Counter-Strike is already one of the strongest competitive titles in the world, but we believe the ecosystem still has room to grow in how it is presented, experienced, and understood.
For us, “raising the standard” isn’t about being louder. It’s about being sharper: clearer competition structures, more consistent delivery, better player conditions, and a fan experience that feels intentional, from the broadcast to the storylines, to how events are run behind the scenes. The goal is to create tournaments that teams respect, fans get excitement from, and partners can commit to long-term.
That’s what Cscore Orbit 2026 is built to deliver.
Orbit is a three-stop circuit with a consistent competitive backbone: 24 teams per event, a format designed to be fair, readable, and meaningful from day one, not just at the end. Each tournament runs through three stages: a 16-team Play-In (GSL), a 16-team Swiss stage, and an 8-team single-elimination playoff bracket. Across the full event, that structure produces a deep tournament with a clear path from entry to trophy.
- Orbit Spring 2026 (Online): 23 April – 3 May 2026, $50,000 prize pool
- Orbit Summer 2026 (LAN): 23 July – 2 August 2026, $75,000 prize pool
- Orbit Fall 2026 (LAN): 4 – 15 November 2026, $75,000 prize pool
Cscore Orbit 2026
That brings the total prize pool for 2026 to $200,000.
Our vision is to build a lasting community together with the people who care most about the game. That means listening closely, iterating fast, and treating teams and fans as the core of the product, not an afterthought. Every decision we make is guided by one simple principle: if the experience is excellent for the fans and fair for the teams, Cscore wins.
“Cscore was built with a clear mindset from day one: do things properly, or not at all. Counter-Strike deserves events that match the passion of its community and the ambition of its teams. This is only the beginning of what we’re building. We have many plans and orbit is the first to become reality and we’re confident that what comes next will speak for itself.”
This announcement is our first step. We’re here to grow alongside the Counter-Strike community and to deliver competitions that players, teams, and fans can genuinely stand behind, not just for one event, but for years.
Stay updated for releases about the events here.