IEM Krakow 2026 Day 2 Schedule & Latest Tournament Results

One of the most prestigious tournaments of the season has officially begun. IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 1 has brought together 16 teams fighting for a spot in the main stage of the event. On the opening day, we witnessed eight matches where teams kicked off their campaigns and already managed to deliver several memorable moments. Below, we recap how Day 1 unfolded in Krakow and take a look at what lies ahead.

IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 1 — What to Expect on Day 2

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The BC.Game Esports vs 3DMAX matchup also opens the door for mixed-result scenarios. Despite BC.Game being favored to take the series, 3DMAX have shown they can start strong. One Bet Builder combination reflects this by pairing a BC.Game match win with 3DMAX taking Map 1, resulting in odds of 7.84. A higher-risk option at odds of 25 predicts BC.Game to win the series 2–1 after dropping the opening map, while also backing s1mple to surpass 21.5 total kills on Map 1, including overtime.

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Opening Day of Stage 1 at IEM Krakow 2026: Results

The first matches started on January 28 at 12:00, featuring Aurora vs GamerLegion and HEROIC vs PARIVISION. There were no major upsets early on, as the favorites largely lived up to expectations. Aurora comfortably defeated GamerLegion 2–0, a result that aligned well with popular Bet Builder selections, while HEROIC managed to challenge the motivated PARIVISION on one map but ultimately lost the series 1–2. Overall, 29% of users managed to land winning Bet Builder combinations on the opening day of IEM Katowice, reflecting a relatively stable start to the tournament.

One of the most notable matches of the day was Legacy vs BC.Game. On the opening map, Overpass, Legacy completely dominated the first half, finishing it with a 10–2 lead. However, after the side switch, BC.Game pulled off an incredible comeback, pushed the game into overtime, and secured the win. This match also produced the highest winning Bet Builder odds of the day at 4.86, with successful combinations including BC.Game Esports to win and s1mple recording over 15.5 total kills on map one (including overtime). On Inferno, Legacy failed to put up a fight, as BC.Game fully controlled the map and closed it out convincingly with a 13–1 victory.

The series between FUT and 3DMAX turned out to be extremely tense and unpredictable. On Ancient, FUT had a slight edge early on but lost control after the side switch, allowing 3DMAX to force overtime. Despite that, FUT managed to win their map pick 16–13. A similar story unfolded on Anubis, where FUT once again led in the first half, but 3DMAX took over later and claimed the map in overtime with the same 16–13 scoreline. The deciding map, Dust2, saw FUT fall apart, as they were defeated 5–13 with little resistance. Matches like these highlighted why correct map score, map winner (including overtime), and match winner were the three most commonly combined markets in Bet Builder on the day.

Meanwhile, Passion UA vs G2 Esports emerged as the most popular match among Bet Builder users, underlining strong interest in high-profile clashes despite the absence of major early-round surprises.

Results of Day 1 – IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 1

• Passion UA — 1:2 — G2
• Liquid — 2:0 — Ninjas in Pyjamas
• FUT — 1:2 — 3DMAX
• Legacy — 0:2 — BC.Game
• NRG — 2:1 — B8
• Astralis — 2:0 — paiN
• HEROIC — 1:2 — PARIVISION
• Aurora — 2:0 — GamerLegion

Even more intense matches await, as a loss on the second day will mean elimination from the tournament for some teams.

Stage 1 Day 2 Match Schedule at IEM Krakow 2026

Today, January 29, six matches are on the schedule. Three of them will be played in the upper bracket, where teams fight for a direct spot in the next stage, while the remaining three lower-bracket matches will determine who gets to stay alive in the competition.

Crucial battles lie ahead, so be sure to support your favorite team with us!