Eternal Fire
Eternal Fire is a Turkish esports organization founded in 2021, known for its competitive teams in Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant. It has established itself as a significant force in the European esports scene, particularly through its all-Turkish rosters and participation in major tournaments.
| Founded | 13 August 2021 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Turkey (originally), moved to Hungary on 16 October 2024 |
| Games | Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, Brawl Stars |
| Valorant League | VCT EMEA (from 20 March 2026) |
| Notable CS Players | XANTARES, woxic, Calyx, imoRR |
| Major Appearance | PGL Antwerp Major 2022 (CS:GO) |
| Brawl Stars Achievement | Qualified for Brawl Stars World Finals 2024, finished 9-11th |
| Organization Status | Active, with plans to expand into new games in 2025 |
Founding and Early Ambitions
Eternal Fire was established on 13 August 2021 as a Turkish esports club. The organization was founded with the goal of creating a sustainable culture of sportsmanship and success. Its initial investments were made into Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Valorant, aiming to build competitive teams from players who had achieved significant success both in Turkey and internationally.
Counter-Strike Team History
The Counter-Strike team was announced on the same day as the organization's founding. Its initial lineup featured four notable Turkish players, woxic, XANTARES, Calyx, and imoRR, along with one Jordanian player, ISSAA. Two months later, ISSAA departed, making the roster fully Turkish. The team attended the PGL Antwerp Major in 2022 but did not advance to the playoff stage.
The roster saw several changes throughout 2022. In July, Calyx left and was replaced by MAJ3R. Shortly after, xfl0ud was moved to the inactive lineup and replaced by Ahmet paz Karahoca, a move that reunited the core of the historic Space Soldiers team. After failing to qualify for the IEM Rio Major later that year, MAJ3R was removed and xfl0ud returned. Coach Canpolat hardstyle Yıldıran was also removed by the organization. In November 2022, star AWPer woxic benched himself to pursue an international career, leading to the temporary returns of Calyx and MAJ3R, with Sezgin Fabre Kalaycı appointed as the new coach.
Organizational Changes and Relocation
In a significant move, Eternal Fire relocated its headquarters from Turkey to Hungary on 16 October 2024. This shift meant the organization began representing Hungary in the European competitive region for Counter-Strike 2. The move preceded a major change for the CS2 squad in 2025.
On 5 April 2025, due to sponsor issues and political reasons, Eternal Fire had to sell its entire Counter-Strike team to the Serbia-based organization Team Aurora. As a result, the team competed at the PGL Bucharest 2025 tournament the very next day under the Team Aurora banner, using the Eternal Fire roster.
Expansion into Other Games
Beyond Counter-Strike and Valorant, Eternal Fire expanded into mobile esports. On 18 September 2024, the organization announced a new Brawl Stars roster consisting of players Ope, GuGu, and Mebius. This team successfully qualified for the Brawl Stars World Finals 2024, where they finished in the 9th to 11th place bracket. Player Mebius left the team on 13 December 2024.
The organization has stated its aim to expand its success to new horizons in 2025, with plans to build new teams across a wide range of games.
Valorant Division
Eternal Fire announced its Valorant roster on 21 April 2024. The team's current main lineup consists of MisteM, regali, soulfly, Kvem, and jottAAA. The organization achieved a major milestone for its Valorant division on 20 March 2026, when it was formally admitted into the prestigious VCT EMEA league. This opportunity arose following financial issues at the previous league member, ULF Esports.
Current Status and Ranking
As of recent data, Eternal Fire's Counter-Strike team is ranked approximately 46th in the world. The organization maintains an active presence across social media and content platforms, including a popular YouTube channel. With its Valorant team now in a premier league and plans for further expansion, Eternal Fire continues to pursue its founding mission of building a lasting and successful esports club.
FAQ
When was Eternal Fire founded?
Eternal Fire was founded on 13 August 2021 as a Turkish esports organization.
What games does Eternal Fire compete in?
Eternal Fire has teams in Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant. It also previously fielded a Brawl Stars team and has plans to expand into more games.
Why did Eternal Fire sell its CS2 team in 2025?
In April 2025, Eternal Fire sold its Counter-Strike team to Team Aurora due to sponsor issues and political reasons.
Is Eternal Fire's Valorant team in a major league?
Yes. Eternal Fire was admitted into the VCT EMEA league on 20 March 2026, replacing ULF Esports which had financial issues.
Where is Eternal Fire based?
Eternal Fire was originally based in Turkey but moved its headquarters to Hungary on 16 October 2024.
Source: English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), rewritten by the Redington Cybersport desk.
