Each match here is a promise of drama, revenge, a big breakthrough, or a historic achievement.
To compete at this tournament phase, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports teams made it through an intense Swiss Stage. Those battles formed very interesting matchups in the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 Playoffs. The intriguing action starts right in the quarterfinal, and it intensifies immensely closer to the grand final.
How to watch Playoffs at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026: Stream
Schedule
The playoff matches at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 happen from Feb. 20 to Feb 22. Check out the detailed schedule below.
Estimated start | Tournament stage | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. CET / 3 a.m. ET, Feb 20 | Quarterfinal | Falcons 1:2 PARAVISION 14:16 on Dust II 13:7 on Mirage 8:13 on Ancient |
| 12 p.m. CET / 6 a.m. ET, Feb 20 | Quarterfinal | MOUZ 2:1 NAVI 10:13 on Ancient 13:4 on Inferno 13:6 on Mirage |
| 3 p.m. CET / 9 a.m. ET, Feb 20 | Quarterfinal | Vitality 2:0 Aurora 13:8 on Inferno 13:10 on Overpass |
| 6 p.m. CET / 12 p.m. ET, Feb 20 | Quarterfinal | FURIA 0:1 The MongolZ 3:13 on Mirage Dust II Nuke |
| 4 p.m. CET / 10 a.m. ET, Feb 20 | Semifinal | TBD vs TBD |
| 7 p.m. CET / 1 p.m. ET, Feb 20 | Semifinal | TBD vs TBD |
| 1 p.m. CET / 7 a.m. ET, Feb 20 | Third place match | TBD vs TBD |
| 5 p.m. CET / 11 a.m. ET, Feb 20 | Grand final | TBD vs TBD |
Results at CS2 PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026: Playoffs
Most matches in the final brackets of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 are under the best-of-three (Bo3) format. The grand final is best-of-five (Bo5).
Quarterfinals | Semifinals | 3rd place match | Grand final |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons 1:2 PARAVISION 14:16 on Dust II 13:7 on Mirage 8:13 on Ancient | PARAVISION vs MOUZ | TBD vs TBD | |
| MOUZ 2:1 NAVI 10:13 on Ancient 13:4 on Inferno 13:6 on Mirage | TBD vs TBD | ||
| Vitality 2:0 Aurora 13:8 on Inferno 13:10 on Overpass | Vitality vs TBD | ||
| FURIA vs The MongolZ |
Final standings
Placement | Team | Prize money |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | TBD | $225,000 |
| 2nd | TBD | $100,000 |
| 3rd | TBD | $68,750 |
| 4th | TBD | $43,750 |
| 5th–8th | TBD Aurora Gaming NAVI Team Falcons | $25,000 |
Thrill of top-level CS2 esports: PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 brackets breakdown
Matchups at this tournament continue the stories of dominance and struggles that started in the 2026 season of CS2 esports.
Hopes for breakthrough
In the first branch of the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 playoff brackets, all four teams have something to prove. The event is their hope for a decent breakthrough.
- MOUZ appear to be the biggest favorites. Their troubles usually start at the level of the semi finals and grand finals quite often when they face Vitality. Such a matchup is a great opportunity to prove themselves.
- NAVI has been struggling this season, as PGL Cluj-Napoca is the first tournament in 2026 where NAVI reached the playoffs. Facing MOUZ in the quarterfinals is a big challenge, however.
- Team Falcons dream of a big victory. They were close to it at BLAST Bounty Winter 2026, but an underdog team did not let that happen. However, this team gets to fight the same opponents in the quarterfinal — PARAVISION.
- PARAVISION won Bounty 2026 Season 1, but they couldn't reach the grand final at IEM Kraków 2026. They have a chance to prove that their early-season success wasn't just luck.
Vitality to the grand final? FURIA are here for revenge!
This branch has two clear favorites and two underdogs.
- Aurora players were in the Playoffs at IEM Kraków, but they didn't win the opening match. Their Swiss Stage performance at PGL Cluj-Napoca wasn't too brilliant. To qualify for the final brackets, Aurora Gaming had to pull off a comeback from a 2:10 on Dust II in a match against Astralis.
- The MongolZ continue their struggle period from the late 2025. The team should prove they are still in the top-most tier.
- FURIA lost to Team Falcons during the Swiss Stage, but the team was in the grand final of IEM Kraków 2026. Their rematch against Vitality can happen in the semifinal at PGL Cluj-Napoca.
- Team Vitality players are the favorites on betting platforms, but CS2 esports is always unpredictable. Reaching the grand final appears to be a logical result for the Budapest Major winners.
After a short break, CS2 treats us to another interesting event — ESL Pro League Season 23. This year, EPL starts with an online phase: two Swiss stages from Feb. 27 to March 9. The Playoffs are from March 13 to March 15.
This tournament features many top teams, but Vitality and Falcons decided to skip it. This opens extra chances for other players, including some underdogs.
