Get ready for the ultimate 2026 Counter-Strike tournament schedule! From high-stakes Majors to S-Tier events, the world’s top CS2 teams will battle across cities like Malta, Cologne, Shenzhen, and Singapore for massive prize pools and global glory. In this guide, we break down every major 2026 CS2 tournament, including dates, venues, participating teams, and key highlights you won’t want to miss.
January
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Date: Jan 22 - 25;
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Prize Pool: $452,500.
This will be the first BLAST Premier tournament of 2026. Eight invited teams will travel to Malta to compete head-to-head at BLAST Arena Studios. The lineup includes Team Vitality, Team Falcons, Team Spirit, and several other top-tier organizations.
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Date: Jan 28 - Feb 8;
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Prize Pool: $1,000,000.
This will be the first $1 million prize pool tournament of 2026. Twenty-four of the world’s top teams will compete in Krakow at TAURON Arena Kraków, with all participants selected according to the January VRS Global rankings.
February
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Date: Feb 14 - 22;
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Prize Pool: $625,000.
Sixteen elite teams will compete at BT Arena in Romania. All participants were selected based on the January VRS Global rankings.
March
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Date: Mar 13 - 15;
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Prize Pool: $275,000.
The top eight teams from the Online Stage will advance to Stockholm to compete at Annexet Arena. The Online Stage will be held online beforehand, running from February 27 to March 9.
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Date: Mar 18 - 29;
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Prize Pool: $400,000.
The tournament will be held across Rotterdam and Copenhagen, with the final matches taking place at Ahoy Arena. The event will feature 16 teams: 12 squads selected from the VRS Global rankings and four regional BLAST Rising qualifier winners.
April
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Date: Apr 3 - 11;
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Prize Pool: $625,000.
Sixteen teams will compete at PGL Studio for a $625,000 prize pool. The field will include 12 teams selected from the February VRS Global rankings, along with four squads that qualify through regional tournaments in Europe, North America, South America, and Asia.
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Date: Apr 13 - 19;
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Prize Pool: $300,000.
The tournament will feature 16 teams invited based on their positions in the January VRS Global rankings. Fifteen participants have already been confirmed, including Team Vitality, Team Falcons, Natus Vincere, and several others. The final spot will be decided through the Americas qualifier, which will primarily include teams from Brazil and Argentina.
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Date: Apr 20 - 26;
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Prize Pool: $450,000.
The tournament will be held in Shenzhen, China. A total of 16 teams will compete for the championship, including 15 squads selected from the March VRS Global rankings and one team that advances through the closed qualifier.
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Date: Apr 29 - May 3;
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Prize Pool: $350,000.
Fort Worth, Texas, and Dickies Arena will host eight Counter-Strike teams. The list of participants will be determined based on the March VRS Global rankings.
May
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Date: May 7 - 17;
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Prize Pool: $800,000.
PGL will once again host a major Counter-Strike tournament in Astana. Sixteen teams will compete: 12 will receive invitations based on the VRS Global rankings, while the remaining four will qualify through regional tournaments in Europe, North and South America, and Asia. The finals will take place at Barys Arena.
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Date: May 11 - 17;
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Prize Pool: $300,000.
IEM Atlanta will be the second and final major Counter-Strike tournament in the U.S. this season. Sixteen teams will compete for the championship at the Georgia World Congress Center. Most participants will be chosen based on the VRS Global rankings, while two additional spots will be reserved for the Global Qualifier and the American Qualifier.
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Date: May 19 - 24;
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Prize Pool: $400,000.
The tournament will be held in Shanghai, supported by the tournament operator Perfect World. Sixteen teams will compete, including 14 squads selected from the February VRS Global rankings and two teams that advance through the closed qualifier.
June
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Date: June 2 - 22;
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Prize Pool: $1,250,000.
After a 10-year hiatus, Cologne will once again host a Counter-Strike Major. Thirty-two of the world’s top teams, based on the April VRS Global rankings, will compete, with the playoff matches taking place at LANXESS Arena.
July
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Date: Jul 13-19;
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Prize Pool: $800,000.
The tournament will feature 16 teams, though the venue has not yet been announced.
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Date: Jul 30 - Aug 2;
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Prize Pool: TBA.
Eight teams that advance from the closed qualifier will travel to Malta to compete at BLAST Arena Studios. The prize pool has not been announced yet, but the tournament is confirmed to be an S-Tier event.
August
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Date: Aug 12 - 23;
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Prize Pool: $2,000,000.
The biggest Counter-Strike tournament of 2026 by prize money will be held in Riyadh at Boulevard Riyadh City. Thirty-two teams will compete, with most invited based on the June VRS rankings. The lineup will also include the winner of the Asian Champions League and four teams advancing through the open qualifiers.
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Date: Aug 26 - Sep 6;
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Prize Pool: $400,000.
The tournament will be held in Copenhagen and another European city, which has yet to be announced. Sixteen teams will compete, including 12 selected from the June VRS Global rankings and four regional BLAST Rising qualifier winners.
September
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Date: Sep 7 - 13;
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Prize Pool: $450,000.
The tournament will be held in Shenzhen, China. Sixteen teams will vie for the top prize, including 15 squads selected from the August VRS Global rankings and one team that advances through the closed qualifier.
StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026
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Date: Sep 17 - 20;
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Prize Pool: $250,000.
StarLadder will host an 8-team tournament in Europe, though the exact location has not yet been announced. Half of the participants will be invited based on the July VRS Global rankings, while the remaining four teams will qualify through regional tournaments.
October
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Date: Oct 3 - 11;
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Prize Pool: $300,000.
Counter-Strike fans will once again flock to Katowice and the iconic Spodek Arena. The tournament will feature 16 teams: 12 selected from the August VRS Global rankings, along with four teams representing different regions from ESL Challenger League Season 51.
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Date: Oct 13 - 18;
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Prize Pool: $500,000.
H8r.gg will host a new tournament with a $500,000 prize pool. The location, venue, and participating teams have not been announced yet.
Thunderpick World Championship 2026
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Date: Oct 14 - 18;
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Prize Pool: $500,000.
Eight teams will travel to Malta to compete for a $500,000 prize pool. Seven teams will be selected from the August VRS Global rankings, along with one team that advances through the closed qualifier.
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Date: Oct 24 - 31;
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Prize Pool: $625,000.
Sixteen teams will compete at PGL Studio for a $625,000 prize pool. The lineup includes 12 teams selected from the July VRS Global rankings, along with four squads that advance through regional qualifiers in Europe, North and South America, and Asia.
November
Intel Extreme Masters China 2026
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Date: Nov 2 - 8;
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Prize Pool: $300,000.
Sixteen teams will travel to China to compete for a $300,000 prize pool, though the venue has not yet been announced. The lineup will include teams from both the regional and global VRS rankings, as well as qualifier winners.
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Date: Nov 11 - 15;
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Prize Pool: $350,000.
Hong Kong, including Chek Lap Kok Island, will host eight Counter-Strike teams. Participants will be selected based on the October VRS Global rankings.
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Date: Nov 25 - Dec 13;
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Prize Pool: $1,250,000.
Singapore will host the first-ever Counter-Strike Major in Southeast Asia. The tournament will be organized by PGL, a company with extensive experience running events of this scale. Thirty-two of the world’s top teams, based on the VRS Global rankings, will compete, with the finals held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
December
TBA
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