Stage 1 · Seed 12 · HLTV #44
Wildcard at the Singapore Major
Wildcard start in Stage 1 as seed 12: #44 in the HLTV world ranking and #38 in the Valve standings. In-game leader: nEMANHA; coach: splawik.
Wildcard roster for the Major
Five players and the coach splawik. Line-up and countries as listed on HLTV for the Major on 3 November 2026.
| Player | Name | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| nEMANHA | Nemanja Đukić | Serbia | In-game leader |
| Cxzi | Danny Strzelczyk | United States | Player |
| reck | Ethan Serrano | United States | Player |
| HexT | Jadan Postma | Canada | Player |
| fr3nd | Sebastian Kuśmier | Poland | On loan |
Road to the trophy
Wildcard 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 | 12 |
| HLTV world ranking | #44 |
| Valve standings | #38, 1391 points (2 November 2026) |
| Region | Americas |
| Base | United States |
| Series wins needed | 12 |
Wildcard chances at the Major
Wildcard are long shots in the model: 0.9% 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 | 7.8% |
| Advance from Stage 1 | 37% |
| Finish Stage 1 0–3 | 16% |
| Reach Stage 3 | 10% |
| Reach the playoffs | 0.9% |
| 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.
Wildcard matches at the Major
Wildcard 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.
Wildcard at CS2 Majors
Wildcard 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 Wildcard
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
Wildcard 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
ImperialSeed 11 · HLTV #50
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 Wildcard and the source of the roster data:
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about Wildcard at the Major.
Who plays for Wildcard at the Singapore Major?
nEMANHA, Cxzi, reck, HexT, fr3nd, coached by splawik.
When does Wildcard play first at the Major?
In Stage 1, which starts on 24 Nov 2026. Opponents are set by seed.
Can Wildcard win the Singapore Major?
The model gives Wildcard a <0.1% chance to win the title and 0.9% to reach the playoffs.
What is Wildcard’s ranking?
#44 in the HLTV world ranking and #38 with 1391 points in the Valve global standings of 2 November 2026.