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Betclic Esports Unveils Overhauled 2026 CS:GO Roster Headlined by Hades

Betclic Esports Unveils Overhauled 2026 CS:GO Roster Headlined by Hades

Betclic Esports Unveils Overhauled 2026 CS:GO Roster Headlined by Hades

Polish esports organization Betclic has officially announced a major restructuring of its Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) lineup as it prepares for the 2026 competitive season. The announcement, made on January 9, 2026, centres on the acquisition of three new players — most notably Olek “hades” Miskiewicz, a veteran AWPer — as well as the retention of two existing roster members. This move attempts to stabilize a squad that underwent significant rotation throughout 2025 and positions Betclic for upcoming tournaments, including the Roman Imperium Cup IV in mid-January. 

According to HLTV, the refreshed Betclic roster will feature:

  • Olek “hades” Miskiewicz – AWPer and the headline signing

  • Adrian “Dr3nquu” Wrześniewski – Young rifler

  • Bartosz “eskyy” Tomaszewski – Entry player acquired from TNC

  • Patryk “Demho” Tomaszewski – Returning core member

  • Wojciech “Prism” Zięba – IGL and longstanding team member

  • Jędrzej “Bogdan” Rokita – Coach

This reshuffle marks a considerable overhaul, as only Demho and Prism remain from the prior Betclic lineup. In the 2025 season, Betclic cycled through nine players before settling on this newest formation, highlighting an unstable competitive year that the organization aims to overcome. 


Who Is Hades and Why His Signing Matters

The biggest talking point in the announcement is, without doubt, hades — a 26-year-old Polish AWPer known for his time at INNER CIRCLE and as a stand-in for multiple teams. According to his HLTV profile statistics, hades has a professional rating of 1.09 over 1,370 maps, reflecting solid output across his career. 

Prior to joining Betclic, hades was benched by Inner Circle in September 2025, leaving him available for free agency. During that interim, he featured as a stand-in for HEROIC at the CS Asia Championship, where he helped the team to a fourth-place finish, posting a strong 1.10 rating. 

Although external coverage (such as a Cyber-Sport article) describes the signing as a “strategic masterstroke,” emphasizing hades’s high-impact potential and game sense, Betclic’s choice carries the dual aim of competitive improvement and brand visibility. The organization joins a wider CS:GO scene where rosters are constantly evolving in search of consistency and success. 


New Additions: Dr3nquu and Esky

Alongside hades, Betclic has brought in Adrian “Dr3nquu” Wrześniewski and Bartosz “eskyy” Tomaszewski. Dr3nquu is a 17-year-old rifler with limited professional experience but made appearances with the Betclic lineup in Red Bull GIBAWAY Journey 2025 and Galaxy Battle 2025 Phase 5, helping the team accumulate VRS ranking points before the 2026 season. 

Esky, meanwhile, joins from TNC, where he posted an impressive 1.16 rating over 10 maps — a performance that evidently caught Betclic’s eye as an aggressive entry threat. 

These moves indicate a blend of experienced firepower (hades) and emerging talent (Dr3nquu, eskyy), suggesting that Betclic is attempting to find a balance between proven performance and long-term growth.


Remaining Core and Coaching Stability

Despite the big changes, Betclic has maintained some continuity:

  • Prism stays as team leader and in-game leader (IGL), bringing years of leadership experience to anchor the new project.

  • Demho, who has been with Betclic for over a year, offers consistent rifling and tactical flexibility.

  • Coach Bogdan remains at the helm, providing continuity during roster transition.

Maintaining coaching stability could be crucial, as the team works to integrate new personalities and playstyles under a unified structure.


Anticipated Debut: Roman Imperium Cup IV

The newly assembled Betclic roster is scheduled to make its competitive debut at Roman Imperium Cup IV, starting on January 15, 2026. This tournament will serve as an early test of roster synergy and performance against other emerging or veteran teams, and it will be one of the first opportunities for fans and analysts to gauge how effectively this lineup functions under pressure. 


Community Reaction and Wider Context

Unsurprisingly, the announcement has sparked a wide range of reactions within the CS:GO community. Some fans expressed excitement about hades’s return to a full-time squad role, while others voiced skepticism, pointing to his recent benching and uneven competition results. Social commentary reflects the broader sentiment that Polish CS:GO has faced challenges in building stable, long-term rosters, making Betclic’s gamble both ambitious and risky. 

The reshuffle also aligns with the “Rostermania” trend seen across CS:GO in late 2025 and early 2026, where teams are actively adjusting their lineups ahead of key events and the competitive calendar — from established franchises to emerging organizations seeking to disrupt the status quo. 


Summary

To summarize:

  • Betclic has revamped its CS:GO roster heading into 2026. 

  • Hades is the most notable addition, bringing experience and firepower.

  • The roster blends veterans and new talent, with aims to compete immediately.

  • Roman Imperium Cup IV will be Betclic’s first chance to showcase the new roster.

  • Reactions from the community are mixed, reflecting both optimism and concern.