The CS2 Esports World Cup 2026 pits the world’s top 32 teams to cap off the global esports competition in Paris, France, with a $2 million prize pool on the line.
The MongolZ are back to defend their title with a slightly different roster, while powerhouse squads Team Falcons, Team Spirit, Team Vitality, FURIA, and last year’s runner-up Aurora Gaming headline the strong contenders. Find below the latest schedule and results as well as the other important details about the CS2 EWC tournament this year.
CS2 EWC 2026 schedule, results, brackets
The CS2 tournament in this year’s Esports World Cup takes place from Aug. 12 to 23 at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles and Accor Arena (final day), with the following key dates:
- Group Stage: Aug. 12 to 17
- Playoffs: Aug. 19 to 23
Group Stage
Brackets
Schedule & Results
Aug. 12
Group A Opening Matches
- BIG vs. Aurora Gaming (5am ET / 6am BRT / 11am CEST)
- Luminosity vs. GamerLegion (5am ET / 6am BRT / 11am CEST)
- Team Spirit vs. JiJieHao (6:30am ET / 7:30am BRT / 12:30pm CEST)
- G2 Esports vs. M80 (8am ET / 9am BRT / 2pm CEST)
Group B Opening Matches
- Team Falcons vs. K27 (9:30am ET / 10:30am BRT / 3:30pm CEST)
- NiP vs. Legacy (9:30am ET / 10:30am BRT / 3:30pm CEST)
- BetBoom Team vs. FaZe Clan (11am ET / 12pm BRT / 5pm CEST)
- MIBR vs. Astralis (12:30pm ET / 1:30pm BRT / 6:30pm CEST)
Group C Opening Matches
- FUT Esports vs. TYLOO (6:30am ET / 7:30am BRT / 12:30pm CEST)
- PARIVISION vs. B8 (11am ET / 12pm BRT / 5pm CEST)
- Team Vitality vs. 100 Thieves (2pm ET / 3pm BRT / 8pm CEST)
- Lynn Vision Gaming vs. MOUZ (3:30pm ET / 4:30pm BRT / 9:30pm CEST)
Group D Opening Matches
- The MongolZ vs. magic (8am ET / 9am BRT / 2pm CEST)
- NAVI vs. 3DMAX (12:30pm ET / 1:30pm BRT / 6:30pm CEST)
- FURIA vs. Wildcard (2pm ET / 3pm BRT / 8pm CEST)
- 9z Team vs. paiN Gaming (3:30pm ET / 4:30pm BRT / 9:30pm CEST)
Schedule and results are updated as the tournament progresses.
CS2 EWC 2026 final standings and prize distribution
Here are the teams’ final placements, along with how the $2.8 million prize pool and club points are distributed.
| Place | Team | Prize Money | Club Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion | TBD | $600,000 | 1,000 |
| 2nd | TBD | $340,000 | 750 |
| 3rd | TBD | $190,000 | 500 |
| 4th | TBD | $110,000 | 300 |
| 5th-8th | TBD TBD TBD TBD |
$60,000 | 200 |
| 9th-16th | TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD |
$35,000 | 0 |
| 17th-24th | TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD |
$20,000 | 0 |
| 25th-32nd | TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD |
$10,000 | 0 |
CS2 Esports World Cup 2026 teams and rosters
Below are the 32 competing teams, their complete rosters, and qualification paths.
| Team | Roster | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| The MongolZ (Defending champion) |
bLitz, Techno4K, 910, Tikuak, DarkMeister | VRS Asia (June 2026) |
| Team Vitality | apEX, ZywOo, flameZ, mezii, ropz | VRS Global (2026) |
| Team Spirit | magixx, zont1x, donk, sh1ro, tN1R | VRS Global (2026) |
| Team Falcons | NiKo, TeSeS, m0NESY, kyousuke, karrigan | VRS Global (2026) |
| Natus Vincere | b1t, Aleksib, iM, w0nderful, makazze | VRS Global (2026) |
| MOUZ | torzsi, xertioN, Spinx, xelex, PR | VRS Global (2026) |
| Aurora Gaming | XANTARES, Wicadia, woxic, Jimpphat, kyxsan | VRS Global (2026) |
| GamerLegion | Tauson, REZ, hypex, Snax, FL4MUS | VRS Global (2026) |
| Astralis | Staehr, jabbi, HooXi, phzy, ryu | VRS Global (2026) |
| FUT Esports | dem0n, Krabeni, cmtry, dziugss, xfl0ud | VRS Global (2026) |
| G2 Esports | huNter-, HeavyGod, matys, NertZ, r1nkle | VRS Global (2026) |
| PARIVISION | Jame, xiELO, zweih, slaxejezzz, FL1T | VRS Global (2026) |
| 9z Team | max, HUASOPEEK, luchov, meyern, dgt | VRS Global (2026) |
| B8 | npl, esenthial, alex666, kensizor, s1zzi | VRS Global (2026) |
| BetBoom Team | s1ren, zorte, Magnojez, Boombl4, d1Ledez | VRS Global (2026) |
| magic | MaSvAl, tenzy, sFade8, AW, mo0N | VRS Global (2026) |
| paiN Gaming | biguezera, snow, piriajr, v$m, saffee | VRS Global (2026) |
| MIBR | brnz4n, insani, LNZ, venomzera, nqz | VRS Global (2026) |
| Luminosity | afro, AZUWU, Bymas, Rainwaker, lux | VRS Global (2026) |
| FaZe Clan | frozen, jcobbb, Twistzz, JBOEN, Neityu | VRS Global (2026) |
| Ninjas in Pyjamas | sjuush, Snappi, xKacpersky, stavn, n0te | VRS Global (2026) |
| 3DMAX | Lucky, Maka, Graviti, misutaaa, Kursy | VRS Global (2026) |
| Legacy | latto, dumau, n1ssim, arT, try | VRS South America (June 2026) |
| FURIA | yuurih, KSCERATO, FalleN, molodoy, YEKINDAR | VRS South America (June 2026) |
| Wildcard | reck, mhL, HexT, nEMANHA, Cxzi | VRS North America (June 2026) |
| M80 | Swisher, slaxz-, s1n, Lake, JBa | VRS North America (June 2026) |
| TYLOO | JamYoung, Moseyuh, Mercury, Jee, Zero | VRS Asia (June 2026) |
| Lynn Vision Gaming | westmelon, z4kr, EmiliQAQ, Starry, C4LLM3SU3 | Asian Champions League winner |
| K27 | kashl1d, xeedo, qw1nk1, X5G7V, clax | Last Chance Qualifier |
| BIG | tabseN, JDC, gr1ks, blameF, faveN | Last Chance Qualifier |
| JiJieHao | m1N1, bibu, 0SAMAS, sinnopsyy, CacaNito | Last Chance Qualifier |
| 100 Thieves | rain, poiii, sirah, dev1ce, Gizmy | Last Chance Qualifier |
CS2 Esports World Cup 2026 format
The tournament begins with a GSL-format group stage, with the 32 teams divided into four groups. Opening matches are played as best-of-one series, while all remaining group-stage matches are best-of-three. The top four teams from each group advance to the playoffs.
The playoffs use a single-elimination format, with every match played as a best-of-three except for the grand final, which is a best-of-five showdown.
How to watch CS2 at Esports World Cup 2026
Watch all the matches unfold through the official Esports World Cup channels:
