First team announced — EST99 confirmed for the Open Qualifiers

The New Zealand Counter-Strike Premier League is proud to announce EST99 as the first officially confirmed team for the NZCSPL Open Qualifiers.

THE ROSTER • Sweol — IGL & Captain • Spectre — AWP • Bash — Entry • Hellscraper — Rifler • Johabe — Support

Based out of Auckland, EST99 arrive with a clear identity: disciplined defaults, aggressive AWP play through Spectre, and Sweol calling the shots from the middle of the map. Bash and Hellscraper anchor the rifle core, with Johabe holding it all together in support.

WHAT IT MEANS EST99 secure their spot in the Open Qualifiers bracket, taking Seed #1. The Qualifiers run on 6 September 2026 — one day, eight teams, single-elimination best-of-three, with the top four earning direct entry to Season 1.

More team announcements to follow in the coming weeks. If you want to line up against squads like this, register your team for the Open Qualifiers now.