FISSURE has revealed the full details for its first big Counter-Strike event of 2026, and it’s a hefty one.
FISSURE Playground 3 will take place from April 20–26, with the final stage of the tournament set to be played on LAN in China. The exact city is yet to be announced.
The tournament will feature a total prize pool of $1.5 million, split across prize money for teams, club rewards, and participation bonuses tied to Valve’s official ranking system (VRS). Only one team will reach the main event via qualifiers, while the remaining 15 slots will be handed out based on the global VRS rankings published in March 2026.
[post_preview url="https://pley.gg/vitality-crowned-champions-of-blast-tv-austin-major/"]The format will see two groups of eight teams competing in double-elimination BO3 play. The playoffs will then shift to a single-elimination bracket with BO3 matches in the quarters and semis — and a BO5 Grand Final to crown the winner.
The event marks the first of three FISSURE tournaments planned for 2026. Two more are expected later in the summer and fall.
