Counter-Strike: SAW win inaugural LeonBet Masters Season 1 in Vila Nova de Gaia
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HLTV reports that Portuguese team SAW won the inaugural LeonBet Masters Season 1 in Vila Nova de Gaia, beating Fluxo 2-1 in the grand final. HLTV says SAW collected 456 Valve points from the title run and climbed 110 places to 51st in the global VRS. According to HLTV's match listings, SAW's path included 2-0 wins over INFINITE, MOUZ NXT and RBLS across 25–27 September 2026 before the 2-1 grand final over Fluxo. HLTV's report lists SAW and Fluxo rosters for the event but does not provide information about subsequent events for either team.
- What happened: HLTV reports SAW won LeonBet Masters Season 1 in Vila Nova de Gaia, defeating Fluxo 2-1 in the grand final.
- Why it matters: HLTV reports SAW earned 456 Valve points from the title and rose 110 places to 51st in the global VRS as a result.
- Context: HLTV describes this as the inaugural (Season 1) LeonBet Masters and shows SAW beat INFINITE (2-0), MOUZ NXT (2-0) and RBLS (2-0) on 25–27/09/2026 en route to the final.
- What next: HLTV's item does not state SAW's or Fluxo's next events or schedule and does not report prize details.
What changed
HLTV reports that SAW won the inaugural LeonBet Masters Season 1 in Vila Nova de Gaia, topping the event by beating Fluxo 2-1 in the grand final. HLTV states SAW collected 456 Valve points and climbed 110 places to 51st in the global VRS from the victory.
Timeline
- 25/09/2026 — HLTV lists a 2-0 SAW win over INFINITE.
- 26/09/2026 — HLTV lists a 2-0 SAW win over MOUZ NXT.
- 27/09/2026 — HLTV lists a 2-0 SAW win over RBLS and a 2-1 SAW win over Fluxo in the grand final.
Before and after
- Before: HLTV's listing implies SAW were ranked lower than 51st in the global VRS prior to this event (the article records a 110-place climb).
- After: HLTV reports SAW are placed 51st in the global VRS and credited with 456 Valve points from the LeonBet Masters title run.
Limits
- HLTV's report provides match results, roster lists for SAW and Fluxo, event location and Valve-point/ranking figures but does not report subsequent event schedules, prize-money figures, or broader implications beyond the VRS movement.