Rumors of the disbandment of 9Pandas’ CS2 roster have not yet been officially confirmed. The organization continues its activity in the Counter-Strike 2 scene. However, following a recent devastating loss in the qualifier and a series of previous defeats, a potential disbandment no longer seems unlikely.
Current 9Pandas Roster
As of now, the active 9Pandas roster is as follows:
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Daniil “d1Ledez” Kustov (since 2022)
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Aleksandr “shalfey” Marenov (joined in June 2024)
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Evgeniy “r3salt” Frolov (joined in August 2024)
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Vladislav “Alv” Vorokhobov (joined in January 2025)
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Vladislav “Krad” Kravchenko (joined in January 2025)
As we can see, most of the current lineup has been playing for less than a year. Their inclusion in the main roster was driven by the poor performance of the previous team. However, based on recent tournaments, the new lineup has also struggled to boost the team’s rankings.
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Possible Reasons Behind a Potential Disbandment of 9Pandas’ CS2 Roster
While the team has not been officially disbanded, several factors may contribute to such a decision:
Performance Issues
- The team failed to secure a win at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Europe Regional Qualifier, which was a significant blow to both reputation and finances.
- Their performance in online tournaments and qualifiers has been inconsistent, causing a drop in their global ranking.
Frequent Roster Changes
- Throughout 2024–2025, the team experienced several key roster changes.
- This constant rotation hints at internal conflicts or difficulty in building a stable core.
Organizational Challenges
- Considering the earlier disbandment of their Dota 2 lineup, this may indicate a larger-scale restructuring or financial strain within the organization.
CIS Regional Competition
- Every year, more young and promising teams emerge in the CIS region.
- Even well-known teams are finding it harder to remain competitive.
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Community Response
Insiders like OverDrive have been actively discussing the situation around 9Pandas. While no official comments on the disbandment have been released, the general sentiment is that the organization needs major changes to improve results.
Future Prospects
Despite the difficulties, 9Pandas continues to participate in tournaments and fight for survival. At YaLLa Compass Spring 2025, they managed to secure two wins out of three matches, losing only to NaVi. One thing is clear — they must go all out if they want to avoid becoming another disbanded team.
