2026 has already had one huge CS2 Major, and a second is coming. Here is what happened in Cologne and what to expect from Singapore.
Key takeaways
- Team Falcons won IEM Cologne Major 2026, beating FURIA 3-0 in the Bo5 final.
- Spirit finished third and Aurora fourth; m0NESY was MVP.
- The next Major is PGL Major Singapore 2026, from November 25 to December 13.
- 32 teams play three stages, with the final held at Singapore Indoor Stadium.
IEM Cologne Major 2026 recap
The IEM Cologne Major ran from June 2 to 21, 2026, in Cologne, Germany, at the Palladium and the Lanxess Arena. Team Falcons beat FURIA 3-0 in the best-of-five final, which was Falcons' first Major title. Spirit finished third and Aurora fourth. m0NESY was named MVP. Wikipedia and esports.gg list a prize pool of $1.25 million.
Recent Major winners
- Austin 2025: Vitality beat The MongolZ 2-1.
- Budapest 2025: Vitality beat FaZe 3-1.
- Cologne 2026: Falcons beat FURIA 3-0.
PGL Major Singapore 2026
According to PGL, the next Major is the PGL Major Singapore, running from November 25 to December 13, 2026. It has 32 teams and three stages, and the final takes place over four days at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, which holds more than 12,000 fans, with a best-of-five grand final. Esports.gg lists a $1.25 million prize pool, but PGL's page does not state the figure, so treat it as secondary.
What to watch
- Can Falcons repeat? Winning a first Major is hard, and defending is harder.
- Vitality's comeback story. The team won both 2025 Majors.
- New map pool. Cache is back and Overpass is out. See our map pool guide.
- Pick system. Valve has not said whether the new Premier pick system applies to best-of-one matches at the Major.
Other events
The esports.gg schedule lists ESL Pro League Season 24 in Katowice (October 3 to 11), Thunderpick World Championship (October 14 to 18), PGL Masters Bucharest (October 24 to 31), IEM Beijing (November 2 to 8) and BLAST Rivals Fall (November 11 to 15). Dates and prize pools can change, so check the organizers.
Play while you wait
Try the maps from the Major on community servers and warm up with our aim routine.
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rootthegamertrHow to follow a Major
- Watch the official broadcast. The organisers stream every match, in several languages.
- Start with the later stages. The early rounds have many matches. The playoffs and final are where the best teams meet.
- Look for the community co-streams. Many creators stream with their own commentary. Check the live streams on our Live page.
- Watch the highlights. Fragmovies like the one below are a quick way to catch up.
Why Majors matter
A Major is the biggest tournament of the CS2 year. Teams use the stage to try new maps and tactics, and players often become famous after one great series. It is also a great time to pick up ideas for your own games, from smoke lineups to economy decisions.
Dates and prize pools can be updated by organisers, so check the official PGL page before you plan.