Berlin, Germany – July 2026 – BIG Academy continues to establish itself as one of the strongest development programs in European Counter-Strike. After a dominant run through the DACH CS Masters Season 5, the team secured its third championship title of 2026, adding another milestone to an already successful year.
BIG Academy Dominates DACH CS Masters Season 5
The tournament, which ran from March 4 to June 27, 2026, saw BIG Academy deliver a flawless performance throughout the regular season. With an undefeated 8-0 record, the team secured the top position and entered the playoffs with strong momentum.
BIG Academy continued its successful run through the upper bracket, defeating Wave Esports 2:1 in the semifinals before overcoming Esport BERG 2:1 in the upper bracket final. In the Grand Final, BIG Academy faced Esport BERG once again and secured the championship title with a convincing 2:0 victory.
The title was the result of a strong team performance throughout the entire competition. With consistent performances across the regular season and playoffs, BIG Academy secured another important milestone for the organization and continued to demonstrate the strength of its development program.
Third Championship Title of 2026
The DACH CS Masters Season 5 victory was the latest addition to an already successful year. Earlier in 2026, BIG Academy also claimed titles at the European Pro League Regular Season 5 and United21 Season 48, completing a run of three championships in recent months.
Across these three competitions, BIG Academy earned approximately $15,000 USD in prize money, highlighting the team's consistency across different tournament formats and competitive environments.
Building the Next Generation of Counter-Strike Talent
Beyond the trophies, BIG Academy's success highlights the continued strength of BIG's approach to player development. The Academy provides emerging players with a competitive environment to grow, gain valuable experience, and prepare for the highest levels of Counter-Strike.
With three titles already secured in 2026, BIG Academy continues to strengthen its position as an important part of BIG's Counter-Strike ecosystem and remains focused on developing future talent while competing for further success throughout the year.