Argentinian esports match organiser FiReSPORTS has formally introduced it’ll host a Counter-Strike 2 Main in 2027.
The match organiser additionally confirmed that the crowning occasion for the Counter-Strike 2 esports circuit will happen in Buenos Aires.
Following a report from Counter-Strike esports publication HLTV, FiReSPORTS formally confirmed it’ll host a Main on January 18th, 2027. The affirmation makes Argentina the 14th nation to host a Main, and it’s the first time in 5 years that one will happen in South America.
The final Main to happen in South America was IEM Rio 2022 hosted by ESL. For 2026, the match organiser returns to Main internet hosting duties at IEM Cologne 2026, happening from June 2nd to twenty first.
“Within the land of Messi and Maradona, the fervour for Counter-Strike is as highly effective as for soccer,” stated the match organiser on social media. “We’re going to give it our all to make this an important Main.”
Internet hosting a Main is a big step for FiReSPORTS, marking the primary time the organiser has operated a high-profile worldwide match. Since 2020, it has hosted a spread of regional tournaments. In Might 2025, the organiser caught the eye of the group by internet hosting a LAN occasion inside an energetic subway station.
The affirmation of a Counter-Strike Main happening in Argentina has generated loads of dialog amongst followers and notable personalities. “Argentina! We’ve got to attend two years, however what nice information,” commented Workforce Vitality in-game chief Dan ‘apEX’ Madesclaire.
Different members of the group have shared their pleasure about an Argentinian Main, showcasing the nation’s ardour for Valve’s first-person shooter title. “The world is lastly going to search out out the fervour we really feel for this,” stated Argentine esports commentator Efe Gonzalez.
Regardless of the restricted expertise in internet hosting large-scale esports occasions, FiReSPORTS has already demonstrated its means to create distinctive experiences able to capturing the creativeness of followers throughout the globe. It will likely be fascinating to see what it has in retailer for Counter-Strike’s greatest occasion.
