ESL has officially announced the list of teams that have accepted invitations to IEM Krakow 2026
IEM Krakow 2026 is an iconic tournament with a long-standing history and immense prestige. For many years, the event was closely associated with Katowice, but in 2026 ESL decided to change the host city to Krakow. Despite the change in location, the tournament retains its key role on the professional Counter-Strike scene and remains one of the most anticipated events of the year for fans.
Stage 1 Invites
(Teams ranked 9th–24th in the Global Valve Regional Standings)
- Aurora Gaming
- B8
- Legacy
- G2 Esports
- Team Liquid
- 3DMAX
- Astralis
- PARIVISION
- HEROIC
- paiN Gaming
- FUT Esports
- Ninjas in Pyjamas
- Passion UA
- BCG Esports
- NRG
- GamerLegion
Stage 2 Invites
(Teams ranked 1st–8th in the Global Valve Regional Standings)
- FURIA
- Team Vitality
- Team Falcons
- Team Spirit
- Natus Vincere
- MOUZ
- FaZe Clan
- The MongolZ
The tournament will take place from January 28 to February 8, 2026, with a total prize pool of $1,000,000, of which $400,000 will go to the champions. In addition, IEM Krakow 2026 is part of the ESL Grand Slam circuit, making the event even more important in the context of the season and the battle among top teams for a historic achievement.
To make sure you don’t miss the most important matches of IEM Krakow 2026, you can follow the action and results in real time in the Live Scores section on our website. There you will find up-to-date scores, match schedules, and all key information from the tournament.
Aurora
B8
Legacy
G2 Esports
Liquid
3DMAX
Astralis
PARIVISION
Heroic
paiN Gaming
FUT Esports
NiP
Passion UA
BC.Game Esports
NRG Esports
GamerLegion
FURIA
Vitality
Falcons
Team Spirit
NaVi
MOUZ
The MongolZ
FaZe Clan
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