RUMORS: BIG to return to BSC

The organization has been inactive since 2021.

Rumors suggest that Berlin International Gaming, also known as BIG CLAN or BIG, will return to the BSC scene for the 2026 season. BIG formerly competed in the 2021 BSC World Finals, but has been inactive in the scene since their sole appearance.

From EPF to Living The Dream

After their debut at a LAN in 2025, BIG has selected a talented core to build around, consisting most of the 2025 XPERION NXT roster. Dynamic duo “Arthur” Kornfeld and Youssef “Amos” Espinosa will continue together in 2026 as the headline players for BIG’s new roster. Known for his involvement with the Esports Player Foundation, Arthur will get his first chance at competing with a well known organization for the 2026 season alongside his long-time teammate in Amos. 

In addition to players, BIG will also retain two staff members from NXT’s core: head coach Umberto "inso" Santarello and analyst Karina "Plantyse" Karachorova. One of Europe’s greatest coaches will continue with this roster of youngsters into the 2026 season, bringing his experience from Reply Totem and his 2023 World Championship with ZETA DIVISION. Planytse grew up among the same EPF talents as Arthur and will continue to showcase what the program can do for aspiring esports players, staff, and creators. 

Another Chance At Redemption

With former teammate Rup already announcing his new roster, alongside ex-NOVO player Biso, BIG will field a new third going into 2026: Jirí "Salty" Vilímovský. The Czech player has been a fixture at the top of the BSC for years, but he was dropped in July 2025 by Papara Supermassive (SUP) in favor of rookie player Enraged–who went on to help  the team qualify for their first World Finals. Without a team to end the BSC season, Salty still played alongside Arthur T-Esports Championship Season 2: Finals, held in Budapest, placing second to a roster consisting of Kapi (ex-TE), Filippo (ex-SUP), and Lukii and Symantec of HMBLE. With his new roster locked in for 2025, Salty will bring new firepower to the team. 

While NXT did qualify to LCQ, it was a result of SK Gaming and HMBLE earning extra post-season spots at the 2025 Brawl Cup. With that first experience now under their belt, BIG will be looking to rewrite the story in 2025 beyond a “charity last place finish” and compete in a difficult region with fewer spots than ever before. With Arthur and Amos announcing their signing on X, it can be expected that their organization will be revealed soon.

BIG’s roster will likely be: 

🇦🇹 Arthur

🇪🇸 Amos

🇨🇿 Salty

🇮🇹 inso (Head Coach)

🇧🇬 Plantyse (Analyst)