Alliance has defeated Ninjas in Pyjamas at the XSE Pro League Guangzhou 2026, pushing one of Counter-Strike’s most storied organizations to the edge of elimination from the $1 million tournament.
What happened in Guangzhou
The XSE Pro League Guangzhou is classified as a Tier 1 LAN event, which in esports terms means it sits at the highest level of competitive play.
The $1 million prize pool has attracted a roster of elite teams. FaZe, BetBoom, and 9z are among the organizations competing alongside Alliance and NIP, making Guangzhou one of the more stacked events on the 2026 calendar.
NIP, meanwhile, finds itself in an uncomfortable position. The Ninjas in Pyjamas brand carries enormous weight in Counter-Strike, dating back to an era when the original Swedish lineup went on an 87-map winning streak that still gets talked about like a sporting myth.
