Team Vitality Headquarters Looted in Paris, CS2 Trophies Stolen
Team Vitality's V.Hive headquarters in Paris was vandalized and looted on October 17, 2026, during demonstrations in the French capital. The incident resulted in the theft of esports trophies and computer equipment, including what appears to be the team's recently won Counter-Strike 2 championship trophy.
According to an official statement from Team Vitality on X, the organization's premises were targeted during the unrest, with display windows destroyed and several valuable items stolen. The team confirmed that no staff members or fans were injured.
Videos circulating on social media show extensive damage to the venue, with individuals removing gaming equipment and carrying items outside the building. The footage also appears to show someone holding the StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026 trophy.
Team Vitality won that Counter-Strike 2 championship on September 20, 2026, after defeating Aurora Gaming 3-1 in the grand final in Barcelona. The organization celebrated the achievement in an official announcement.
Located in central Paris, V.Hive serves as both a headquarters and a community gaming venue, offering esports activities, gaming stations, and merchandise.
Following the incident, Team Vitality announced that V.Hive would remain closed while the organization assessed the damage. The full extent of the losses and a possible reopening date have not yet been confirmed.
