Counter-Strike 2 has secured a nomination for Esports Game of the Year at the Esports Awards 2026, the panel behind the event has announced. The recognition arrives during a period that has included multiple million-dollar tournaments and the IEM Cologne 2026 Major, capping off what organizers describe as an exhilarating year for the title.
The nomination places CS2 among the top competitive titles honored by the awards body. Alongside the game itself, two other figures connected to the Counter-Strike scene have received individual nominations: streamer OhnePixel and host Eefje “sjokz” Depoortere.
The Esports Awards 2026 panel has been revealing nominations across various categories over the past couple of weeks. The Esports Game of the Year category features Counter-Strike 2, reflecting a season filled with high-stakes competition and compelling narratives. The year’s calendar included several events with prize pools reaching into the millions, with the IEM Cologne 2026 Major serving as a standout moment.
Voting for the awards is currently open and will remain accessible until 10th November 2026. Each person is permitted to cast one vote per day throughout the voting window. The process allows the community to weigh in on the year’s most impactful games, personalities, and content creators.
Individual Counter-Strike Nominations Across Multiple Categories
Beyond the game’s own category, the Counter-Strike community is represented in two additional fields. OhnePixel has been nominated for Esports Streamer of the Year, a category that highlights influential live-streaming personalities. His presence on the list underscores the continued prominence of CS2 content in the broader streaming landscape.
Sjokz, a well-known host and interviewer, has received a nomination for Esports Personality of the Year. Her work across various esports events, including Counter-Strike tournaments, has earned her a place among the industry’s most recognized figures.
Notably, no prominent Counter-Strike content creators secured a nomination in the Esports Content Creator of the Year category. While the game and its personalities appear in three separate fields, that particular category did not include any CS2-focused nominees this cycle.
- Esports Game of the Year: Counter-Strike 2
- Esports Streamer of the Year: OhnePixel
- Esports Personality of the Year: sjokz
- Esports Support Service of the Year: FACEIT
The full list of Counter-Strike related nominations spans four distinct categories, each recognizing a different facet of the ecosystem. From the game itself to the platforms and people that support it, the nominations paint a picture of a scene with broad influence across competitive gaming.
FACEIT, the long-standing competitive platform deeply integrated with Counter-Strike, has been nominated for Esports Support Service of the Year. The platform’s role in facilitating ranked play, tournaments, and grassroots competition has kept it a central pillar of the CS2 experience.
Voting Details and the Road to the Ceremony
The voting period for the Esports Awards 2026 extends until 10th November 2026, giving the community several weeks to participate. The daily voting mechanism is designed to encourage sustained engagement, with each individual allowed one ballot per day. This structure means that dedicated fan bases can have a meaningful impact on the final results across all categories.
The IEM Cologne 2026 Major was specifically cited as a highlight of Counter-Strike 2’s year, contributing to the game’s nomination. The tournament, held in the historic Cologne venue, represented a pinnacle moment in the competitive calendar and added weight to CS2’s candidacy for the top game award.
While the nominations themselves are a marker of recognition, the final outcome will be determined by the combination of panel decisions and public voting. The Counter-Strike community now has the opportunity to support its nominees daily until the window closes in November.
| Category | Nominee |
|---|---|
| Esports Game of the Year | Counter-Strike 2 |
| Esports Streamer of the Year | OhnePixel |
| Esports Personality of the Year | sjokz |
| Esports Support Service of the Year | FACEIT |
With nominations in four separate categories, Counter-Strike 2 and its surrounding community have a strong presence at the Esports Awards 2026. The recognition spans the game itself, a leading streamer, a respected on-air personality, and the competitive platform that underpins much of the scene’s daily activity.
As voting continues through early November, the results will ultimately reflect both the panel’s assessment and the community’s daily participation. For CS2, a year marked by major tournaments and sustained viewership has now translated into formal award consideration.
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