WHITEBIRD Triumphs: Clinches $22,000 Prize and CCT Europe Series 16 Title
February 27, 2026
WHITEBIRD dominated the tournament, taking the top prize of $22,000 and finishing ahead of TDK, SINNERS, K27, and a slate of teams that filled out the top 16 placements.
Core contributors Travis and Lack1 spearheaded WHITEBIRD’s playoff push and overall performance, driving the team’s success.
This win marks the first major title for the lineup around NickelBack, formed late last year from a core with history in EPG Family, Entropiq, 1win, and AMKAL.
In the playoffs, the Russian roster eliminated Magic, Alliance, SINNERS, and TDK (led by nafany) to clinch the championship.
Post-tournament, WHITEBIRD jumped over 20 spots to No. 50 in the Global VRS, boosting their visibility for future invites and seedings.
The victory came as WHITEBIRD also secured the CCT Europe Series 16 title and its $22,000 grand prize.
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HLTV.org • Feb 27, 2026
WHITEBIRD win CCT Europe Series 16