IEM Cologne 2026 Major Playoffs Begin Tomorrow at the "Cathedral of Counter-Strike"
The IEM Cologne 2026 Major Playoffs are set to begin tomorrow, with the "Cathedral of Counter-Strike," the Lanxess Arena, ready to host the final stages of the tournament.
Playoff Contenders
FURIA and Team Spirit demonstrated dominant performances in Stage III, both securing perfect 3-0 records for the second consecutive Major. Aurora, Falcons, and Vitality advanced with strong 3-1 finishes, while 9z Team, BetBoom, and G2 Esports rounded out the Playoff bracket with 3-2 records.
Quarterfinals Schedule
The Quarterfinals will unfold over two days:
Thursday's Matches:
- 9z Team vs. FURIA
- Aurora vs. BetBoom
Friday's Matches:
- G2 Esports vs. Team Spirit
- Falcons vs. Vitality
Semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, leading up to the Grand Finals on Sunday. Vitality enters the Playoffs aiming for an unprecedented third consecutive Major title.
Support Your Teams and Pick'Em Challenge
Fans still have the opportunity to purchase team and player stickers, with 50% of tournament item sales directly supporting the tournament organizer, teams, and players. Additionally, all Playoff picks for the Pick'Em Challenge must be submitted before the first match on Thursday to qualify for the Diamond Coin.
