PARIVISION Return to HLTV Top 5 After PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 Grand Final Run

PARIVISION have climbed back to No. 5 in the latest HLTV world ranking (February 23, 2026 update) following their runner-up finish at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026.

The move marks a one-place rise for the CIS squad and reaffirms their position among CS2’s elite after a deep LAN run that included victories over Falcons and MOUZ before falling to Vitality in the grand final.

HLTV Ranking Update – February 23, 2026

According to HLTV’s official ranking update:

1. Vitality – 1000 points

2. FURIA – 659 points

3. MOUZ – 481 points (+1)

4. Falcons – 474 points (-1)

5. PARIVISION – 381 points (+1)

6. Spirit – 349 points (-1)

7. The MongolZ – 280 points (+2)

8. NAVI – 260 points

9. FaZe – 249 points (-2)

10. Aurora – 244 points (+1)

HLTV’s ranking system weighs recent results, LAN performances, and long-term consistency with gradual point decay, which amplified the impact of PARIVISION’s strong showing in Romania.

PARIVISION’s Road to the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 Final

PARIVISION’s climb in the rankings was fueled by a deep playoff run at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026:

Defeated Falcons 2–1 in the quarterfinals

Swept MOUZ 2–0 in the semifinals

Lost 0–3 to Vitality in the grand final

Vitality’s dominant grand final performance secured them the title and reinforced their No. 1 position in the global standings.

Player Reactions and Expert Insight

Vitality captain Dan “apEX” Madesclaire praised PARIVISION’s structure and firepower ahead of their final clash, noting:

“They’re well-prepared and they shoot really hard… dastan and Jame are the brain of this team… they can beat anyone.”

PARIVISION’s in-game leader Jame, speaking during the tournament, maintained a measured perspective on expectations:

“I don’t make big expectations; I live in a reality where we make mistakes that you cannot win with.”

Meanwhile, zweih highlighted how quickly the team’s progress exceeded early-season goals:

“I hoped we were going to make one playoff in the first season; it’s insane.”

What This Means for the CS2 Tier-1 Scene

PARIVISION’s return to the Top 5 signals increasing stability in the upper tier of competitive Counter-Strike 2. While Vitality continue to dominate the rankings, the battle between FURIA, MOUZ, Falcons, and PARIVISION remains tightly contested.

The ranking shifts also reflect volatility below the top three, with The MongolZ gaining ground and FaZe slipping two places.

If PARIVISION can convert another deep playoff run into a title in upcoming tier-one events, a Top 3 breakthrough may become a realistic objective.