GamerLegion defeated HEROIC in an elimination match at IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 1
1263GamerLegion secured a 2:0 victory over HEROIC in an elimination match at IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 1. The team made better use of their strengths on both maps of the series, while HEROIC failed to find consistency in key moments. As a result, HEROIC ended their tournament run, while GamerLegion continue their fight for a spot in the main stage.
Map veto:
- GamerLegion removed Anubis
- HEROIC removed Inferno
- GamerLegion picked Overpass
- HEROIC picked Mirage
- GamerLegion removed Dust2
- HEROIC removed Ancient
- Nuke was left over
Overpass (13:7 GamerLegion)
The first half on Overpass was fairly even. Despite picking the map and starting on the T side, GamerLegion managed to secure 7 rounds. HEROIC struggled on the offensive side in the second half, winning only 2 rounds and ultimately losing their opponent’s map pick 7:13.
Mirage (13:8 GamerLegion)
GamerLegion also confidently won HEROIC’s map pick. They started on the CT side and, thanks to a well-organized defense, took a 9:3 lead in the first half. After the side switch, HEROIC attempted a comeback on the CT side as well, but managed to win only 5 rounds. GamerLegion closed out Mirage with a 13:8 scoreline.
Match MVP
REZ was named the MVP of the match, finishing the series with an ADR of 96.2 and a rating of 1.34.
#13
Liquid30.01.26 13:00Bo30:2
#46
FUT EsportsIEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1
#16
Astralis30.01.26 13:00Bo31:2
#95
NRG EsportsIEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1
#8
Aurora30.01.26 10:30Bo32:2
#14
paiN GamingIEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1
#90
BC.Game Esports30.01.26 10:30Bo32:0
#23
NiPIEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1
#18
GamerLegion30.01.26 08:00Bo32:0#15
HeroicIEM Kraków 2026 Stage 1#21
Legacy29.01.26 13:00Bo30:2#46FUT EsportsDespite being considered favorites in this matchup, HEROIC were unable to deliver their best performance and exit IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 1 in 13th–16th place, earning $2,500 in prize money. GamerLegion will play a decisive lower-bracket match against the loser of the Astralis vs NRG series. IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 1 takes place from January 28 to 30, with only 8 of the 16 teams advancing to the main event.
1305fauesde
FUT Esports defeat Team Liquid and advance to Stage 2 of IEM Krakow 2026FUT Esports swept Team Liquid at IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 1, with strong CT-side performances and cmtry earning MVP honors.1297fauesdeAstralis defeat GamerLegion and advance to Stage 2 of IEM Krakow 2026Astralis secured a clean 2–0 victory over GamerLegion at IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 1, with jabbi earning MVP honors and the team moving on to Stage 2.1192fauesdeAurora confidently defeat paiN and advance to Stage 2 of IEM Krakow 2026Aurora eliminate paiN Gaming from IEM Krakow 2026 as MAJ3R earns MVP honors and leads his team to a clean 2–0 victory and Stage 2 qualification.1756fauesdeBC.Game knock NiP out of IEM Krakow 2026 and advance to Stage 2BC.Game eliminate Ninjas in Pyjamas from IEM Krakow 2026, closing the series 2–0 as s1mple shines and leads his team into Stage 2.973fauesdeNRG defeated Astralis in a close series to advance to Stage 2 of IEM Krakow 2026After a close battle across Mirage, Overpass, and Inferno, NRG eliminate Astralis from Stage 1 contention and move on to Stage 2 of IEM Krakow 2026.1263fauesdeGamerLegion defeated HEROIC in an elimination match at IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 1HEROIC exit IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 1 after a 0–2 loss to GamerLegion, who advance in the lower bracket and continue the fight for the main stage.72stawraith
Natus Vincere defeat Aurora Gaming to win ESL Pro League Season 23The match turned out to be tense but ultimately controlled by NAVI, who secured the championship with a 3-1 victory. 42fauesdeAstralis defeat FUT to secure third place at ESL Pro League Season 23Astralis claim third place at ESL Pro League Season 23 after beating FUT 2-1. phzy leads the Danish squad with a standout performance in the bronze match.318fauesdeNAVI defeat FUT and advance to the ESL Pro League S23 Finals grand finalNatus Vincere advance to the ESL Pro League S23 Finals grand final after beating FUT 2–1. iM shines as MVP while NAVI dominate Mirage and Dust2.119stawraithAstralis eliminate Spirit to reach ESL Pro League Season 23 semifinalsThe Danish squad delivered a confident performance across two maps to secure a spot in the tournament semifinals, where they will face Aurora.72fauesdeFUT upset MOUZ and advance to the ESL Pro League Season 23 semifinalsFUT defeat MOUZ 2–1 in a tense ESL Pro League Season 23 Finals series. Jimpphat was named MVP despite the loss, while FUT move on to the semifinals.62fauesdeAurora defeat Legacy and advance to the ESL Pro League Season 23 semifinalsAurora beat Legacy 2–1 at the ESL Pro League Season 23 Finals after a decisive win on Inferno. MAJ3R became the MVP with 82.9 ADR and a 1.37 rating.
