CS2 Majors 2026: Cologne Result, Singapore Next
Team Falcons beat FURIA to win the IEM Cologne Major in June 2026; the PGL Major Singapore follows from 25 November to 13 December. Dates, format, winners.
Counter-Strike 2 has two Valve Majors in 2026. The first, the IEM Cologne Major, ran from 2 to 21 June and was won by Team Falcons, with FURIA runner-up. The second, the PGL Major Singapore, runs from 25 November to 13 December 2026. Both carry the standard $1,250,000 Major prize pool and a 32-team field. Figures on this page come from Liquipedia's Major listings, checked on 30 September 2026.
A correction first: an earlier version of this page previewed a "Copenhagen Major 2026" with teams, records and ratings we could not source. There is no Copenhagen Major in 2026 — Copenhagen hosted the PGL Major in March 2024, which Natus Vincere won against FaZe Clan. We have replaced the preview with what actually happened and what is scheduled.
The 2026 CS2 Majors at a glance
| Event | Dates | Location | Teams | Prize pool | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IEM Cologne Major 2026 | 2–21 June 2026 | Cologne, Germany | 32 | $1,250,000 | Team Falcons won, FURIA runner-up |
| PGL Major Singapore 2026 | 25 November – 13 December 2026 | Kallang, Singapore | 32 | $1,250,000 | Not yet played |
What happened in Cologne
Team Falcons won the IEM Cologne Major 2026 and FURIA finished runner-up. For match scores, map-by-map results and player statistics, the event pages on HLTV and Liquipedia carry the full record; we have not reproduced numbers we did not check line by line.
Recent Major winners
| Major | Dates | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 | 17–31 March 2024 | Natus Vincere | FaZe Clan |
| Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 | 30 November – 15 December 2024 | Team Spirit | FaZe Clan |
| BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 | 3–22 June 2025 | Team Vitality | The MongolZ |
| StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 | 24 November – 14 December 2025 | Team Vitality | FaZe Clan |
| IEM Cologne Major 2026 | 2–21 June 2026 | Team Falcons | FURIA |
How a CS2 Major works now
Since BLAST.tv Austin 2025, Majors have 32 teams instead of 24. The first three stages are 16-team Swiss stages, with the top eight of each advancing, and the event finishes with a best-of-three single-elimination playoff bracket.
Qualification runs through Valve's Regional Standings (VRS). The top 16 teams from the previous Major, by result and VRS, are invited directly: the top eight start in Stage 3 and the next eight in Stage 2. After Valve's June 2025 rulebook update removed the Major Regional Qualifiers, the remaining slots are also filled by VRS invitations, by region.
The Major map pool follows Valve's Active Duty pool. Liquipedia currently lists Ancient, Anubis, Cache, Dust II, Inferno, Mirage and Nuke. For how teams use that pool in the pick-and-ban phase, see our CS2 map veto guide.
Singapore: what is confirmed so far
The PGL Major Singapore 2026 is scheduled for 25 November to 13 December 2026 in Kallang, with 32 teams and a $1,250,000 prize pool. The full team list and stage assignments depend on Valve's Regional Standings and had not been finalised on Liquipedia when we checked. Follow PGL's and Liquipedia's event pages for invitations and the schedule as they are confirmed; we will not guess at seedings or favourites here.
For the other big esports events this autumn, see our Valorant Champions 2026 guide, our LoL Worlds 2026 guide and our TI 2026 results.
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Frequently asked questions
Q: When is the next CS2 Major? A: The PGL Major Singapore 2026, scheduled for 25 November to 13 December 2026 in Kallang, Singapore, with 32 teams and a $1,250,000 prize pool, according to Liquipedia.
Q: Who won the IEM Cologne Major 2026? A: Team Falcons won the IEM Cologne Major 2026, played from 2 to 21 June 2026, with FURIA as runner-up.
Q: Was there a CS2 Major in Copenhagen in 2026? A: No. Copenhagen hosted the PGL Major in March 2024, won by Natus Vincere against FaZe Clan. The 2026 Majors are in Cologne and Singapore.
Q: How many teams play at a CS2 Major? A: 32 since BLAST.tv Austin 2025, up from 24. Three 16-team Swiss stages lead into a best-of-three single-elimination playoff.
Q: How do teams qualify for a CS2 Major? A: Through Valve's Regional Standings. The top 16 from the previous Major are invited directly, and since Valve's June 2025 rulebook update the remaining slots are also filled by VRS invitations by region.
