In a thrilling best-of-three series, IC Academy emerged victorious over Whitebit Team with a final score of 2-1. Whitebit Team took the first map on Ancient 13-6, but IC Academy dominated Dust2 with a decisive 13-2 win. The series concluded on Nuke, where IC Academy secured a 13-8 victory to clinch the match. Tamefear from IC Academy delivered an exceptional performance throughout the series, boasting a 1.39 rating and a 41-35 kill-death ratio. This match was part of ESL Challenger League Season 52: Europe – Cup #5, a C-Tier tournament held on January 1st, 2026.