PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 Unveils On-Air Talent Lineup

PGL has unveiled the roster of on-air talent for the upcoming PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, a major event on the Counter-Strike 2 competitive scene set for February 9-22 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

This lineup features some of the most recognized analysts, interviewers, and hosts in the Counter-Strike 2 community. Hosting the event will be veteran esports journalist Richard Lewis and popular esports host Sam “Tech Girl” Wright.

Analyst duties will be handled by well-known figures such as Alex “Mauisnake” Ellenberg, Jacob “Pimp” Winneche, Dustin “dusT” Mouret, and Janko “YNk” Paunović, all of whom bring a wealth of experience to the table.

On-site commentary will be provided by Alex “Machine” Richardson, Chad “SPUNJ” Burchill, Mohan “launders” Govindasamy, and Conner “Scrawny” Girvan. Meanwhile, online commentary will feature Hugo “Hugo” Byron, Harry “JustHarry” Russell, Jason “moses” O’Toole, and Adam “Dinko” Hawthorne.

Additionally, renowned esports interviewer James Banks will be conducting player and team interviews live on stage throughout the competition.

PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 will showcase 16 of the world’s top teams, all vying for a share of a $1.35 million prize pool, with the champion taking home $450,000. The teams, selected based on their Global VRS rankings as of January 5, include Furia, Team Vitality, Team Falcons, Natus Vincere (NAVI), MOUZ, FaZe Clan, The MongolZ, Aurora Gaming, B8, Legacy, G2 Esports, 3DMAX, Astralis, PARAVISION, Heroic, and paiN Gaming.