Stage 1 · Seed 11 · HLTV #50
Imperial at the Singapore Major
Imperial start in Stage 1 as seed 11: #50 in the HLTV world ranking and #35 in the Valve standings. In-game leader: VINI; coach: tacitus.
Imperial roster for the Major
Five players and the coach tacitus. Line-up and countries as listed on HLTV for the Major on 3 November 2026.
| Player | Name | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| chelo | Marcelo Cespedes | Brazil | Player |
| VINI | Vinicius Figueiredo | Brazil | In-game leader |
| decenty | Lucas Bacelar | Brazil | Player |
| noway | Kaiky Santos | Brazil | Player |
| saadzin | Guilherme Pacheco | Brazil | Player |
Road to the trophy
Imperial enter in Stage 1 on 24 Nov. The route runs through all three Swiss stages: three wins in each, then three playoff wins.
That is 12 series wins for the trophy. Stage 1 openers are best-of-one, the most volatile format of the event.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Opening stage | Stage 1, from 24 Nov |
| Seed in stage | 11 |
| HLTV world ranking | #50 |
| Valve standings | #35, 1406 points (2 November 2026) |
| Region | Americas |
| Base | Brazil |
| Series wins needed | 12 |
Imperial chances at the Major
Imperial are long shots in the model: 1.1% to reach the playoffs from Stage 1, with every round adding risk. The numbers come from 20,000 simulations of the full format, with team strength taken from Valve standings points.
| Outcome | Model chance |
|---|---|
| Finish Stage 1 3–0 | 8.1% |
| Advance from Stage 1 | 39% |
| Finish Stage 1 0–3 | 15% |
| Reach Stage 3 | 11% |
| Reach the playoffs | 1.1% |
| Reach the Grand Final | 0.1% |
| Win the Major | <0.1% |
| Fair title odds | 500+ |
Every team is compared on the Singapore Major winner odds page; stage picks are in the Major predictions.
Imperial matches at the Major
Imperial play their first match in Stage 1, which starts on 24 Nov. Opponents are drawn by seed when PGL publishes the round.
Odds and a prediction for each series will appear here and on the Major matches list.
Imperial at CS2 Majors
Imperial have not reached any of the five CS2-era Major finals, from Copenhagen 2024 to Cologne 2026.
A deep run in Singapore would be the best Major result for this line-up; the champions so far are in the past Major winners table.
Betting on Imperial
Outright prices on Stage 1 teams reflect the length of their route: 12 series wins are needed for the title.
Compare prices on the CS2 betting sites before betting, and read how to bet on CS2 for markets and margins.
Other Stage 1 teams
Imperial share Stage 1 with 15 other teams. Round 1 opponents come from this list, by seed:
Ninjas in PyjamasSeed 1 · HLTV #23
PARIVISIONSeed 2 · HLTV #13
HEROICSeed 3 · HLTV #26
FaZe ClanSeed 4 · HLTV #20
Team LiquidSeed 5 · HLTV #18
Eternal FireSeed 6 · HLTV #22
100 ThievesSeed 7 · HLTV #33
9zSeed 8 · HLTV #17
M80Seed 9 · HLTV #21
DENDELESeed 10 · HLTV #31
WildcardSeed 12 · HLTV #44
BC.Game EsportsSeed 13 · HLTV #49
FlyQuestSeed 14 · HLTV #60
Chinggis WarriorsSeed 15 · HLTV #65
Lynn Vision GamingSeed 16 · HLTV #46
Team links
Official channels of Imperial and the source of the roster data:
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about Imperial at the Major.
Who plays for Imperial at the Singapore Major?
chelo, VINI, decenty, noway, saadzin, coached by tacitus.
When does Imperial play first at the Major?
In Stage 1, which starts on 24 Nov 2026. Opponents are set by seed.
Can Imperial win the Singapore Major?
The model gives Imperial a <0.1% chance to win the title and 1.1% to reach the playoffs.
What is Imperial’s ranking?
#50 in the HLTV world ranking and #35 with 1406 points in the Valve global standings of 2 November 2026.