Quarterfinals
TS2
G21
VIT1
FAL2
FURIA2
9z1
AUR2
BB0Semifinals
TS1FAL2AUR0FURIA2Grand Final
FURIA0FAL3Cologne Major Hub
Date
02 Jun – 21 Jun 2026
Location
Germany
Player Prize Pool
$1,170,000
Teams
32 teams
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Tournament Bracket
TS2G21VIT1FAL2FURIA29z1AUR2BB0TS1FAL2AUR0FURIA2FURIA0FAL3
Upcoming Matches
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Latest Results
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SUNDAY · JUN 21
15:00 UTC
BO5
0
:
3
Playoffs
SATURDAY · JUN 20
17:00 UTC
BO3
1
:
2
Playoffs
13:45 UTC
BO3
0
:
2
Playoffs
FRIDAY · JUN 19
19:25 UTC
BO3
1
:
2
Playoffs
13:45 UTC
BO3
2
:
1
Playoffs
THURSDAY · JUN 18
17:00 UTC
BO3
2
:
1
Playoffs
13:45 UTC
BO3
2
:
0
Playoffs
MONDAY · JUN 15
17:00 UTC
BO3
1
:
2
Stage 3
14:30 UTC
BO3
2
:
0
Stage 3
12:00 UTC
BO3
2
:
0
Stage 3
Live Streams
No streams are live at the moment.
Player Ratings
1
ZywOo
VIT
1.43
Rating
92.6
ADR
2
donk
TS
1.40
Rating
95.1
ADR
3
sh1ro
TS
1.34
Rating
81.6
ADR
4
molodoy
FURIA
1.32
Rating
82.4
ADR
5
Wicadia
AUR
1.31
Rating
85.7
ADR
6
m0NESY
FAL
1.27
Rating
81.4
ADR
7
blameF
BIG
1.27
Rating
85.1
ADR
8
b1t
NAVI
1.24
Rating
83.6
ADR
9
yuurih
FURIA
1.23
Rating
76.4
ADR
10
JamYoung
TYLOO
1.23
Rating
83.5
ADR
11
jks
FLY
1.22
Rating
82.6
ADR
12
NiKo
FAL
1.20
Rating
78.8
ADR
13
insani
MIBR
1.20
Rating
88.4
ADR
14
kl1m
MIBR
1.20
Rating
74.5
ADR
15
NAF
TL
1.20
Rating
84.1
ADR
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Highlights
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IEM Cologne Major 2026 Champions! 🏆
We Got Our 2nd IEM Cologne 2026 Major Finalist! 😱
Crazy Or Clever Force Buy From Falcons? 🤪
TeSeS Showing Up In The IEM Cologne Major Semifinal! 🤯
Latest News
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“I’m proud, but I’m not happy at all”: KSCERATO reflects on FURIA loss to Team Falcons
Read more
karrigan after Cologne Major win: Imagine if I get 10-15% better!
June 21, 2026
“Daring to make moves”: zonic on reaching his sixth Major final with Team Falcons
June 20, 2026
kyousuke outaims donk to beam Falcons into Major grand final against FURIA
June 20, 2026
“He is a natural”: FalleN praises yuurih ahead of the IEM Cologne Grand Final
June 20, 2026
Latest News
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“I’m proud, but I’m not happy at all”: KSCERATO reflects on FURIA loss to Team Falcons
Read morekarrigan after Cologne Major win: Imagine if I get 10-15% better!
June 21, 2026
“Daring to make moves”: zonic on reaching his sixth Major final with Team Falcons
June 20, 2026
kyousuke outaims donk to beam Falcons into Major grand final against FURIA
June 20, 2026
“He is a natural”: FalleN praises yuurih ahead of the IEM Cologne Grand Final
June 20, 2026
FURIA coach: “It felt like the best FURIA that we’ve ever seen”
FURIA secured their spot in the Grand Final of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 following a decisive 2-0 victory against Aurora in the Semi-Final. The Brazilian squad showed…
“Job not finished”: YEKINDAR speaks on FURIA reaching the IEM Cologne grand final
Following a comfortable victory against Aurora in the IEM Cologne semi-final, FURIA secured their spot in the tournament's grand final. Speaking after the match, Mareks "YEKINDAR" Gaļinskis expressed…
FURIA destroy Aurora to book their spot in Cologne Major final
FalleN is now only one series win away from claiming a Major trophy in the year of his announced retirement.
flameZ on Falcons loss: “Individually, the headshots were a bit missing”
One of the best players of 2026 so far lamented his performance on the final map of Vitality's Major.
yuurih on facing Aurora: It is really tough to play against them
FURIA has advanced to the semi-finals of IEM Cologne 2026 after defeating 9z with a 2-1 scoreline. The Brazilian squad dropped the opening map of Dust2 before recovering…
FURIA coach on Molodoy: He needs to figure out his emotions during the game
FURIA secured their spot in the IEM Cologne Major 2026 semi-finals following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over 9z. The Brazilian squad managed to bounce back after dropping their…
“I know we will come back stronger”: Meyern reflects on the quarter-final exit at IEM Cologne
9z's run at the IEM Cologne Major 2026 ended in the quarter-finals following a defeat against FURIA. Despite taking an early lead by securing Dust2, the South American…
“I think we can win”: XANTARES aims for the Major trophy in Cologne
Aurora secured a spot in the IEM Cologne Major semi-finals after defeating BetBoom 2-0. This achievement marks the deepest tournament run for a Turkish-majority roster at a Counter-Strike…
Aurora beat BetBoom for their first ever Major semi-final berth
XANTARES and Wicadia both showed up on-stage, giving BetBoom little to no chance.
Upcoming Matches
No upcoming matches scheduled.
Latest Results
SUNDAY · JUN 21
15:00 UTC
BO5
FURIA
0
:
3
8
-
13
8
-
13
8
-
13
Team Falcons
Playoffs
SATURDAY · JUN 20
17:00 UTC
BO3
Spirit
1
:
2
14
-
16
13
-
8
12
-
16
Team Falcons
Playoffs
13:45 UTC
BO3
Aurora Gaming
0
:
2
9
-
13
4
-
13
FURIA
Playoffs
FRIDAY · JUN 19
19:25 UTC
BO3
Vitality
1
:
2
11
-
13
13
-
11
11
-
13
Team Falcons
Playoffs
13:45 UTC
BO3
Spirit
2
:
1
9
-
13
16
-
14
25
-
22
G2
Playoffs
THURSDAY · JUN 18
17:00 UTC
BO3
FURIA
2
:
1
8
-
13
13
-
9
13
-
6
9z
Playoffs
13:45 UTC
BO3
Aurora Gaming
2
:
0
13
-
6
13
-
9
BetBoom Team
Playoffs
MONDAY · JUN 15
17:00 UTC
BO3
Natus Vincere
1
:
2
13
-
11
14
-
16
10
-
13
G2
Stage 3
14:30 UTC
BO3
BetBoom Team
2
:
0
13
-
7
13
-
7
FUT Esports
Stage 3
12:00 UTC
BO3
9z
2
:
0
13
-
8
13
-
8
TheMongolz
Stage 3
SUNDAY · JUN 14
17:40 UTC
BO3
Natus Vincere
1
:
2
3
-
13
13
-
7
16
-
19
Team Falcons
Stage 3
17:00 UTC
BO3
G2
2
:
0
13
-
7
13
-
4
Legacy
Stage 3
15:15 UTC
BO3
BetBoom Team
0
:
2
8
-
13
11
-
13
Vitality
Stage 3
15:20 UTC
BO3
Aurora Gaming
2
:
0
13
-
1
13
-
5
9z
Stage 3
12:00 UTC
BO3
MOUZ
1
:
2
11
-
13
13
-
10
7
-
13
FUT Esports
Stage 3
12:00 UTC
BO3
TheMongolz
2
:
1
9
-
13
13
-
7
13
-
11
Monte
Stage 3
SATURDAY · JUN 13
19:00 UTC
BO3
Spirit
2
:
1
12
-
16
16
-
13
16
-
14
9z
Stage 3
17:45 UTC
BO3
BetBoom Team
0
:
2
6
-
13
6
-
13
FURIA
Stage 3
15:45 UTC
BO3
PARIVISION
0
:
2
12
-
16
13
-
16
Legacy
Stage 3
14:35 UTC
BO3
Vitality
2
:
1
13
-
9
7
-
13
13
-
4
MOUZ
Stage 3
12:20 UTC
BO3
Aurora Gaming
2
:
0
G2
Stage 3
12:15 UTC
BO3
Team Falcons
2
:
1
Monte
Stage 3
09:00 UTC
BO3
Natus Vincere
2
:
1
TheMongolz
Stage 3
09:00 UTC
BO3
B8
1
:
2
FUT Esports
Stage 3
FRIDAY · JUN 12
17:25 UTC
BO3
Aurora Gaming
1
:
2
Spirit
Stage 3
16:45 UTC
BO3
Vitality
1
:
2
9z
Stage 3
15:10 UTC
BO3
Team Falcons
0
:
2
BetBoom Team
Stage 3
14:45 UTC
BO3
Natus Vincere
2
:
0
Legacy
Stage 3
12:10 UTC
BO3
FUT Esports
1
:
2
G2
Stage 3
11:30 UTC
BO3
PARIVISION
1
:
2
Monte
Stage 3
09:00 UTC
BO3
FURIA
2
:
1
MOUZ
Stage 3
09:00 UTC
BO3
TheMongolz
2
:
0
B8
Stage 3
THURSDAY · JUN 11
18:45 UTC
BO3
Natus Vincere
0
:
2
Spirit
Stage 3
16:30 UTC
BO3
Aurora Gaming
2
:
0
Monte
Stage 3
15:05 UTC
BO3
Team Falcons
2
:
1
G2
Stage 3
14:10 UTC
BO3
FURIA
2
:
0
B8
Stage 3
12:10 UTC
BO3
Vitality
2
:
1
FUT Esports
Stage 3
12:10 UTC
BO3
MOUZ
2
:
0
Legacy
Stage 3
09:00 UTC
BO3
TheMongolz
1
:
2
BetBoom Team
Stage 3
09:00 UTC
BO3
PARIVISION
1
:
2
9z
Stage 3
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IEM Cologne Major 2026: The Pinnacle of Counter-Strike 2
The Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Cologne Major 2026 is the undisputed highlight of the competitive CS2 calendar. Serving as the first Valve-sponsored CS2 Major championship of the year, it brings together 32 of the world’s elite teams to battle for a massive $1,250,000 prize pool and the ultimate glory of etching their names into esports history.
Tournament Facts
- Location: Cologne, Germany
- Venues: Unknown (Group Stage) and the LANXESS Arena (Playoffs)
- Opening Stages (Stage 1 and 2): June 2 to 9, 2026
- Group Stage (Stage 3): June 11 to 15, 2026
- Playoffs: June 18 to 21, 2026
The Cathedral of Counter-Strike
Cologne is not just another tour stop; it is the “Cathedral of Counter-Strike.” Since 2014, the legendary LANXESS Arena has provided the backdrop for some of the most iconic moments, crushing heartbreaks, and spectacular triumphs the game has ever seen. Now, for the first time in a decade, the Cathedral has regained its prestigious status as a CS2 Major. Lifting a trophy in Cologne is every player’s dream, but winning a Major in Cologne guarantees esports immortality.
Here is a look at the champions who have etched their names in the Cathedral’s history:
| Year | Winner | Year | Winner |
| 2014 | Ninjas in Pyjamas | 2020 | None (Played Regionally) |
| 2015 | Fnatic | 2021 | NAVI |
| 2016 | SK Gaming | 2022 | FaZe Clan |
| 2017 | SK Gaming | 2023 | G2 Esports |
| 2018 | NAVI | 2024 | Team Vitality |
| 2019 | Team Liquid | 2025 | Team Spirit |
The Favorites
The battle for the trophy will be fierce, but Team Vitality arrives in Germany as one of the undeniable heavyweights and biggest favorites to take it all. Armed with world-class firepower, spearheaded by the phenomenal ZywOo, and a deeply tactical approach, they are the team to beat. However, in a tournament of this magnitude, the world’s best are all hungry to knock them off their pedestal and claim the Cathedral for themselves.
Experience the CS2 Major on Pley.gg
Here at Pley.gg, we follow the Major closely and update you with the latest news, daily highlights, and the most compelling stories from the event. We will also be on-site in Cologne to cover the action firsthand with lots of exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes insights when the tournament enters its final phase at the arena.
