Vitality win IEM Kraków 2026, beat FURIA in the grand final
The tournament highlights the current power balance on the top CS2 esports scene. The grand final is a rerun of the Chengdu battle.
Eugene Bozhenko
Playoffs at IEM Kraków 2026: Top CS2 esports in a new arena
This year, it’s the first big LAN finals powered by the energy of a live crowd. For the first time ever, Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) crowns Counter-Strike champions in Krakow instead of Katowice.
Eugene Bozhenko
Group Stage at IEM Krakow 2026: The top CS2 teams join the event
This tournament phase mixes the Play-In teams and higher-seeded invited competitors. The main intrigue moments are the performance of PARAVISION, the return of s1mple, and pre-playoff clashes of the top players.
Eugene Bozhenko
Play-In stage at IEM Krakow 2026: s1mple and more to kick off the show
The tournament in Krakow kicks off with matches featuring smaller teams that still have big ambitions and impressive potential. It marks the first top-level event for BC.Game Esports, led by Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev.
Eugene Bozhenko
All CS2 teams invited to IEM Krakow 2026: s1mple is back!
For the first time ever, Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) moves from Katowice to Krakow. The teams got invites thanks to their VRS Global placements in January 2026.
Eugene Bozhenko