Gaimin Gladiators Benches Entire CS2 Roster

Esports organization Gaimin Gladiators has announced that its entire Counter-Strike 2 roster has been moved to the bench. The decision was revealed through the club’s official social media channels shortly after the team's disappointing performance at IEM Cologne Major 2026.

According to the organization, all players and the team's analyst have been placed on the transfer list and are now open to offers from other organizations. Gaimin Gladiators stated that it is willing to consider transfer opportunities for every member of the lineup.

At the same time, the organization confirmed that it is currently reassessing its long-term strategy in CS2. No final decision regarding the future of the division has been made yet, but management promised to provide further updates once its evaluation process is complete.

Gaimin Gladiators entered the Counter-Strike scene in 2024 and has since attempted to establish itself among the top international teams. The most recent roster was assembled at the beginning of 2026, but the squad struggled to achieve notable results throughout the season.

The team's most significant setback came at IEM Cologne Major 2026. Gaimin Gladiators lost all of its matches during the first group stage and finished the tournament in 31st–32nd place, becoming one of the earliest teams to be eliminated from the event.

Following the Major, the organization also announced the departures of veteran Brazilian player Fernando "fer" Alvarenga, Jonathan "JOTA" Willian, and head coach João "horvy" Horvath. The decision to bench the remaining members of the roster marks another major step in the organization's restructuring process.

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For now, it remains unclear whether Gaimin Gladiators will continue competing in CS2 or temporarily leave the discipline altogether. More information is expected to be revealed once the organization finalizes its plans for the future.