BIG Wins CCT Season 3 Europe Series 12: First Title with gr1ks in CS2

Berlin International Gaming (BIG) secured the CCT Season 3 Europe Series 12 title on December 14, 2025, defeating ex-Betera 2–1 in the grand final. The scoreline read 13–9 on Overpass, a 13–8 Mirage loss, and a 13–11 decider on Train, giving BIG its first championship with new AWPer Gleb “gr1ks” Gazin.

This victory marks another major online success for BIG, continuing a strong year in Counter-Strike 2 competition.

Match Breakdown: BIG vs ex-Betera – CCT Europe Series 12 Final

Grand Final Result: BIG 2–1 ex-Betera
Overpass 13–9, Mirage 8–13, Train 13–11 

BIG’s Path: BIG advanced through playoffs with decisive wins, including a 2–1 semifinal victory over 9INE (lost Ancient, won Overpass and Dust II) to clinch a spot in the grand final. 

Key Players:

Top performers like tabseN and JDC consistently led BIG’s offense through the playoff bracket.

In the semis, prosus and FreeZe also logged impactful stats in BIG’s wins. 

Tournament Highlights & Semifinal Results

BIG vs 9INE – Semifinal Recap

BIG overcame 9INE in the winner’s bracket semifinal, winning 2–1:

Loss on Ancient

Dominant Overpass win

Strong Dust II performance sealed the series
This helped elevate BIG into the grand final and fueled their confidence heading into the title match. 

Earlier Playoff Performances

In their playoff run, BIG also defeated teams like Oramond in the quarterfinals with standout performances from gr1ks, who posted impressive individual stats. 

Why This Win Matters for BIG in 2025

First Title with gr1ks

This is gr1ks’ first competitive event win with BIG, a significant milestone after his mid-season signing — and a strong showing that suggests his impact on team dynamics is positive going into 2026.

Ranking Momentum

BIG’s CCT Europe Series 12 title adds valuable ranking points and bolsters their online competitive reputation. The team’s performance has also improved its global rank and visibility in CS2 circuits.

Match Data You Can Use for Rankings & Content

BIG vs ex-Betera (Final): 2–1 win, confirmation of scorelines and maps.

BIG vs 9INE (Semis): 2–1 win, showing map progression and stats.

Player Performance Trends: prosus and FreeZe contributed in crucial playoff matches, while gr1ks delivered standout maps to help secure victories.