Ludwig Announces THE CS MINOR — Counter-Strike Tournament April 26
One-day tournament featuring Ludwig, shroud, n0thing, fl0m, and content creators. Draft tomorrow at 3 PM PT.
Tournament Date
April 26, 2026
Draft Time
April 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT
Format
One-Day Tournament
Team Captains
4 Captains, 16 Players
THE CS MINOR Announcement
Ludwig just announced THE CS MINOR — a one-day Counter-Strike tournament bringing together top content creators and professional CS players. In a tweet on April 18, Ludwig stated: "I've recruited the best (and worst) CS players that I follow and I'm forcing them to play a one day tournament."
The exciting part? The player draft happens tomorrow (April 19) at 3 PM PT, and Ludwig is asking fans to draft him first. The tournament itself takes place on April 26, 2026.
Check out the official announcement: Ludwig on X
THE CS MINOR Poster & Tournament Details
Tournament Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 12 PM PT
Player Draft: April 19, 2026 at 3 PM PT
Team Captains
THE CS MINOR features four experienced captains who will draft their rosters from the player pool during the April 19 draft.
n0thing
Jordan Gilbert
T-1
fl0m
Erik Flom
T-3
AustinCS
Austin
Rookie
shroud
Michael Grzesiek
Top Seed
Player Roster
The tournament features a mix of professional CS players, semi-pro competitors, and top content creators. Final team rosters will be determined during the draft on April 19 at 3 PM PT.
Squeex
Content Creator / Semi-Pro
Calvin (m0xyy / AimCalvin)
Pro Player
ArrowCS
Content Creator
iiTzTimmy
Content Creator
Jakey (Naked Jacob)
Content Creator
Masayoshi (John)
Content Creator
Yingling
Content Creator
Stable Ronaldo
Content Creator
CouRageJD
Content Creator
Valkyrae
Content Creator
fuslie
Content Creator
Ludwig
Event Organizer / Content Creator
Noko
Content Creator
Kkatamina
Content Creator
QuarterJade
Content Creator
Hanner (HannerDanner)
Content Creator
Casters & Broadcast
THE CS MINOR will feature professional esports casting from four experienced broadcasters: Hugo, Harry, Launders, and Slime. The tournament will stream live, with the draft broadcast on April 19 at 3 PM PT on Ludwig's channels.
How to Watch:
- • Draft Stream: April 19, 3:00 PM PT
- • Tournament Stream: April 26, 2026 (time TBA)
- • Platform: Ludwig's Twitch channel and partnered platforms
Partners & Sponsors
THE CS MINOR is supported by premium partners:
Alienware
Premium gaming hardware & peripherals
AT&T
Telecommunications partner
Frequently Asked Questions
What is THE CS MINOR tournament?
THE CS MINOR is a one-day Counter-Strike tournament organized by Ludwig featuring top content creators and professional CS players. It takes place on April 26, 2026, and will be streamed live for free.
When is THE CS MINOR?
THE CS MINOR tournament takes place on Saturday, April 26, 2026. The player draft happens on April 19 at 3 PM PT. The full tournament schedule will be announced closer to the event date.
Who are the captains in THE CS MINOR?
The four captains are n0thing (Jordan Gilbert), fl0m (Erik Flom), AustinCS (Austin), and shroud (Michael Grzesiek). Each will draft from the pool of participating content creators and players.
Who is playing in THE CS MINOR?
The lineup includes content creators like Ludwig, CouRageJD, Valkyrae, iiTzTimmy, Stable Ronaldo, and professional/semi-pro CS players. The full team rosters will be determined during the draft on April 19.
Who are the casters for THE CS MINOR?
The broadcast will be cast by Hugo, Harry, Launders, and Slime — all experienced in esports and CS casting.
Who sponsors THE CS MINOR?
THE CS MINOR is partnered with Alienware (premium gaming hardware) and AT&T (telecommunications partner).
Where can I watch THE CS MINOR?
The tournament will stream live on Ludwig's Twitch channel (Ludwig) and likely other partnered platforms. The draft will be streamed on April 19 at 3 PM PT.