Chris Puckett Returns to Counter-Strike After Nearly 10 Years for EWC 2026

Chris Puckett is back. The esports broadcasting legend will return to Counter-Strike at EWC 2026. It's been nearly ten years since he last worked a CS event.

Puckett headlines a North American talent lineup that also includes AllInGaming and Buckethead. Six total NA broadcasters made the cut for the Paris event.

A Legend Returns

If you've been watching esports for a while, you know Puckett. The guy's been everywhere. Call of Duty. Halo. Overwatch. He's hosted some of the biggest events in competitive gaming history.

But Counter-Strike? That's been off his radar for a long time. His return signals how big EWC has become. You don't bring back a name like Puckett for a small show.

The Full NA Talent Lineup

AllInGaming and Buckethead join Puckett on the roster. Both are familiar faces in the CS2 broadcast scene. Four other North American talents round out the group.

The mix of veteran star power and newer voices should give the English broadcast solid energy. EWC needs it. The event is chasing viewership records.

EWC 2026 Is Stacked

The CS2 tournament at EWC features 32 teams and a massive prize pool. IEM Cologne just set an all-time viewership record with over 3 million peak viewers. Paris wants to beat it.

Having the right talent on the desk matters. Puckett's return adds legitimacy. It tells viewers this event is worth watching.

Welcome back, Puckett. CS missed you.