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

Eugene Bozhenko

January 31, 2026

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

Eugene Bozhenko

January 27, 2026

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

Eugene Bozhenko

January 9, 2026
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