Dates
Jun 02 - Jun 21, 2026
Major Event Guide
CS2 Cologne Major
Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major 2026 is the next confirmed Major on the calendar and one of the biggest scheduled events of the current CS2 cycle.
Status
Upcoming
Dates
Jun 02 - Jun 21, 2026
Teams
32
Prize pool
$1,250,000
2026
UpcomingESL / IEM
Host city
Cologne
Germany
Dates
Jun 02 - Jun 21, 2026
Prize pool
$1,250,000
32 teams$1,250,000Jun 02 - Jun 21, 2026
Championship flow
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Playoffs
Schedule, dates and location
Location
Cologne, Germany
Teams
32-team championship field
Bracket and format
Cologne is expected to use the modern 32-team Major format with Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, and then the playoffs.
The bracket will be set after the three-stage 32-team structure narrows the field into the playoff teams.
Teams and qualification context
CS2 Cologne Major sits inside a 32-team Major field with a $1,250,000 prize pool.
Qualification for Cologne sits under the current Valve ranking era, where direct invites and regional assignment logic matter more than the old Legend or RMR labels.
FAQ
CS2 Cologne Major questions
What dates are CS2 Cologne Major happening?
CS2 Cologne Major is scheduled for Jun 02 - Jun 21, 2026.
Where can I find the CS2 Cologne Major bracket?
The CS2 Cologne Major bracket and format details are covered in the bracket and format section on this BO5 page.
Where is CS2 Cologne Major?
CS2 Cologne Major is set in Cologne, Germany.
How many teams are in CS2 Cologne Major?
CS2 Cologne Major is listed with a 32-team field.
What format does CS2 Cologne Major use?
Cologne is expected to use the modern 32-team Major format with Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, and then the playoffs.