The CS Major Returns to Cologne in 2026
After nearly a decade, Counter-Strike’s most iconic event is making its long-awaited return to Cologne. The IEM Cologne Major 2026 is officially confirmed, bringing Major status back to the Cathedral of Counter-Strike for the first time in 9 years.
Set to take place next year, the tournament promises to deliver another chapter of CS history on one of the game’s most legendary stages. Fans can follow all updates and announcements via CS2 events on EGamersWorld.
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Team Spirit03.08.25 11:00Bo53:0
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MOUZIEM Cologne 2025
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Vitality02.08.25 13:50Bo30:2#3MOUZIEM Cologne 2025#2Team Spirit02.08.25 09:45Bo32:1
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NaViIEM Cologne 2025#3MOUZ01.08.25 13:10Bo32:1
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FURIAIEM Cologne 2025
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The MongolZ01.08.25 09:45Bo30:2#4NaViIEM Cologne 2025
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G2 Esports29.07.25 14:20Bo30:2#9FURIA
#2Team Spirit03.08.25 11:00Bo53:0#3MOUZIEM Cologne 2025#1Vitality02.08.25 13:50Bo30:2#3MOUZIEM Cologne 2025#2Team Spirit02.08.25 09:45Bo32:1#4NaViIEM Cologne 2025#3MOUZ01.08.25 13:10Bo32:1#9FURIAIEM Cologne 2025#6The MongolZ01.08.25 09:45Bo30:2#4NaViIEM Cologne 2025#7G2 Esports29.07.25 14:20Bo30:2#9FURIADon’t miss esport news and update! Sign up and recieve weekly article digest!
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IEM Cologne 2025 took place from July 26 to August 3 in Cologne, Germany. Featuring the world’s top teams, the event included a Group Stage and Playoffs, with a $1,000,000 prize pool and Spirit crowned champions.
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Vitalii Diakiv writes gaming blogs and guides, focusing on the latest announcements and games matched with pop-cultural phenomena. Second, he covers esports events Counter-Strike 2, Marvel Rivals, League of Legends, and others.
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