IEM Cologne Major 2026 CS2 Schedule and Match Resuls

For the first time in ten years, the tournament in Cologne received major status. IEM Cologne Major 2026 became the first CS2 major under the auspices of the ESL operator. The tournament will feature 32 of the strongest teams in the world, who will compete for a prize fund of $1,250,000. The competition is divided into four stages. Stage 1 took place from June 2 to 5, Stage 2 from June 6 to 9, Stage 3 from June 11 to 15. The playoffs are scheduled for June 18–21, 2026. All three group stages are held according to the Swiss system: teams are eliminated after three defeats, and three victories provide access to the next stage. Starting from the third stage, all matches are played exclusively in the bo3 format - bo1 matches are no longer used. The playoffs will take place on June 18-21, 2026