iBUYPOWER Returns to Counter-Strike via Fl0m's Mythical LAN Sponsorship!

iBUYPOWER, the leading system integrator of prebuilt gaming PCs and former Counter-Strike competitive team, is thrilled to announce it is partnering with the popular streamer and former Counter-Strike 2 player Erik "fl0m" Flom to officially sponsor the creator's "Monster Energy's fl0m Mythical LAN 2026" community party and tournament, which will be hosted this weekend in Las Vegas at the HyperX Arena from January 9-11. The tournament starts at 5 p.m. PST today, which you can tune here.

"It wasn't long ago that competitive NA CS was seen as a waste of time. Year after year, I've seen this community rebuild itself to set a foundation for the next generation of NA CS. Even with most of NA CS missing from the Top 20, we keep showing up because we are hungry to support and elevate what we've built," said Erik "fl0m" Flom. "With the Mythical LAN already selling out hours after our reveal, I don't see this as just an individual tournament, but as a major building block for NA CS that will foster growth between NA teams for future majors, and unite fans to rally around one goal - bring NA CS back to the peaks of competitive play."

Monster Energy's fl0m Mythical LAN 2026 will integrate the competitive storytelling and gameplay that can only be found in high-level esports competitions with the unhinged, yet chill vibes of a LAN party, as attendees can relax at the event's on-site player lounge, play a variety of on-site games and activities before and during matches, and meet with some of North America's top Counter-Strike players and personalities, like Moses, Dinko, Sean Gares, DarfMike, fl0m, GeT_RiGhT, and more. Lastly, eight of North America's top Counter-Strike 2 teams will compete for a chance to win from a prize pool of $30,000, and build up Valve Regional Standing Points for further recognition of their teams on the global Counter-Strike 2 competitive scene.

 “iBUYPOWER has a history and heritage in Counter-Strike that we’ll never forget and it’s time we get back to our roots,” said King Perez de Tagle, Marketing Executive Producer for iBUYPOWER. “Our partnership with fl0m and our sponsorship of fl0m’s Mythical LAN kicks off our commitment to supporting and developing the NA CS scene for the teams, the fans, and the tournament organizers that keep the dream alive. Stay tuned for more news this year!”