Betclic have officially completed one of the biggest Polish Counter-Strike 2 roster moves of the summer, acquiring the core of KOLESIE to form a new lineup for the second half of the 2026 season.

The organization signed Mateusz "ex1st" Witman, Konrad "Qlocuu" Klocek, stand-in Sebastian "fr3nd" Kuśmierz, and coach Grzegorz "SZPERO" Dziamałek from KOLESIE. The move allows Betclic to inherit KOLESIE's Valve Regional Standings (VRS) position while preparing for its first event together at Stake Pulse Beat I.

 

Quick Summary

 

Betclic Complete Major Roster Rebuild with KOLESIE Core

The new Betclic lineup features ex1st, Qlocuu, stand-in fr3nd and veteran coach SZPERO joining Demho and Prism.

 

Betclic have officially unveiled a rebuilt Counter-Strike 2 roster centered around four members of KOLESIE following weeks of roster instability.

The Polish organization retained only Patryk Demho Tomaszewski and Wojciech Prism Zięba from its previous lineup. Joining them are:

Mateusz ex1st Witman

Konrad Qlocuu Klocek

Sebastian fr3nd Kuśmierz (stand-in)

Grzegorz SZPERO Dziamałek (head coach)

The transfer follows several departures from Betclic over the past month, including hades, Dr3nquu, misho and Bogdan, leaving the organization with only two contracted players before the rebuild.

Perhaps the most significant competitive consequence is that the incoming quartet transfers KOLESIE's Valve Regional Standings position—ranked No. 76 as of July 22—to Betclic. That provides the organization with a stronger starting point for future invitations under Valve's ranking-based tournament ecosystem.

 

Updated Betclic Roster

 

Background and Context

The signing concludes a turbulent period for Betclic.

During June and July, the organization gradually dismantled its previous roster, with several established players departing or being benched. Rather than rebuilding player by player, Betclic opted to acquire nearly an entire competitive core from KOLESIE.

The two teams have crossed paths before. Earlier this year, Betclic defeated KOLESIE 2-0 in CCT Europe Series 3, while both organizations also met at previous regional events, highlighting how closely connected the Polish domestic scene has become.

KOLESIE had established itself as one of Poland's strongest rising squads, making the acquisition one of the most notable domestic transfers of 2026.

 

Why This Matters

Several factors make this move significant:

Roster stability: Betclic rebuilds around an existing core rather than starting from scratch.

Existing chemistry: Most of the incoming players have already competed together for months.

Valve Ranking benefits: The organization effectively keeps a competitive VRS position instead of beginning from zero.

Coaching continuity: Bringing in SZPERO alongside the players minimizes adaptation time.

Tournament readiness: The team debuts almost immediately at an international LAN.

 

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Impact Analysis

Betclic's rebuilt roster combines experienced organization members with the former KOLESIE core as the team prepares for its first official tournament together.

 

From a competitive perspective, this is more than a traditional transfer window move.

Instead of integrating one or two newcomers, Betclic acquires a largely intact lineup that already has established communication patterns and tactical familiarity. While integrating Demho and Prism will still require adjustments, the majority of the roster enters with shared experience.

The inherited VRS position may also improve Betclic's prospects for receiving invitations to regional events under Valve's qualification ecosystem, though future standings will depend entirely on match results.

One uncertainty remains surrounding the Esports Nations Cup qualifiers. Several members of the new roster have already represented Poland during qualification, but tournament regulations limit organizations to three representatives. Betclic stated that discussions with tournament organizers are ongoing.

 

What Changes Now

Following the announcement:

Betclic field an almost entirely new competitive core.

KOLESIE effectively lose most of their active lineup.

The organization moves into the latter half of the season with improved VRS positioning.

SZPERO returns to coaching a roster featuring players he previously worked with.

 

What to Watch Next

Several storylines will define the team's early months:

Stake Pulse Beat I debut against Liquid, The Last Resort and atputies.

How quickly Demho and Prism integrate into the new tactical system.

Resolution of the Esports Nations Cup eligibility situation.

Whether Betclic can convert the inherited ranking position into invitations for larger international events.

 

FAQ

Why did Betclic sign the KOLESIE quartet?

Betclic rebuilt its roster after multiple departures, acquiring an established Polish core instead of assembling an entirely new lineup.

Who remains from Betclic's previous roster?

Only Demho and Prism remain from the previous active lineup.

Does Betclic inherit KOLESIE's Valve ranking?

Yes. The incoming core transfers KOLESIE's Valve Regional Standings position, which was No. 76 on July 22.

When will the new Betclic roster play its first event?

The team's debut is scheduled for Stake Pulse Beat I, running from July 31 to August 5 in Stockholm.

Is fr3nd a permanent player?

No. Betclic announced fr3nd as a stand-in.