NIP Withdraws From FRAG York LAN Event

European squad cites scheduling conflicts with BLAST Open Spring 2026 playoffs

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Ninjas in Pyjamas have withdrawn from the upcoming FRAG York LAN event in Syracuse, New York. The team informed organizers of their intention to withdraw yesterday, citing a scheduling conflict with the BLAST Open Spring 2026 playoffs taking place the same weekend in Rotterdam.

Why it matters

NIP's withdrawal is a blow to the FRAG York event, which has already seen two other teams drop out due to scheduling issues or lack of organizational support. The event will still feature several notable teams, but the absence of the high-profile NIP squad is a significant loss.

The details

Due to the team withdrawing well before the FRAG roster lock, which goes into effect 17 days before an event, NIP was able to withdraw without being forced to forfeit matches and lose VRS points. The European squad has a busy Spring schedule, with three events on the continent within the next month, including the BLAST Open Spring 2026 playoffs.

  • NIP informed FRAG organizers of their withdrawal yesterday (February 11, 2026).
  • The FRAG York LAN event is scheduled for the same weekend as the BLAST Open Spring 2026 playoffs (February 28 - March 1, 2026).

The players

Ninjas in Pyjamas

An international esports organization that fields professional teams in various video game titles.

FRAG York

An upcoming LAN event taking place in Syracuse, New York.

BLAST Open Spring 2026

An esports tournament series with playoffs scheduled for the same weekend as FRAG York.

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The takeaway

NIP's withdrawal from FRAG York is a setback for the event, which has already seen other teams drop out. However, the event will still feature several notable teams, though the absence of the high-profile NIP squad is a significant loss.