IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3 — Day 3. Live Broadcast & Results

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Jun 13

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Today, June 13, the third playday of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3 takes place, and the race for the playoffs is becoming increasingly intense. After two days of competition, the Swiss bracket has already separated the teams into the 2–0, 1–1, and 0–2 groups, meaning that every series could either secure a place in the playoffs or bring a team to the brink of elimination. Day 3 will determine the first participants to reach the playoffs with a perfect 3–0 record. At the same time, several teams will fight to keep their Major hopes alive, as the first eliminations of Stage 3 will also be decided.

Schedule for the day

The third day of Stage 3 brings the first qualification and elimination matches. Teams with a 2–0 record are only one victory away from the playoffs, while those sitting at 0–2 are already fighting for survival. Meanwhile, the crowded 1–1 group remains completely open, with every result capable of reshaping the Swiss standings.

1–1 group matches (Best of 3 / LAN)

12:00 CET: NAVI vs The MongolZ
14:30 CET: Aurora vs G2
14:30 CET: Falcons vs Monte
17:00 CET: Vitality vs MOUZ

Elimination matches (0–2, Best of 3 / LAN)

12:00 CET: B8 vs FUT
17:00 CET: PARIVISION vs Legacy

Matches for qualification to the playoffs (2–0, Best of 3 / LAN)

19:30 CET: BetBoom vs FURIA
19:30 CET: Spirit vs 9z

Several blockbuster clashes headline today’s schedule. Vitality vs MOUZ features two of the tournament favorites battling to move one step closer to the playoffs, while NAVI and The MongolZ are looking to recover from difficult starts. Meanwhile, BetBoom, FURIA, Spirit, and 9z have already reached the 2–0 pool and are now only one victory away from securing playoff spots. By the end of the day, the first playoff teams and the first eliminated teams of Stage 3 will be known.

Live broadcast

The third day of Stage 3 features only Best of 3 matches, making preparation and map pool depth more important than ever.

Teams with a 2–0 record are just one victory away from the playoffs. Meanwhile, the squads in the 0–2 bracket have no room for error, with every map potentially becoming their last in Cologne. The six teams in the 1–1 pool are also under pressure, as today’s results will determine who moves within one win of qualification and who falls to the dangerous 1–2 group.

We will update the article throughout the day with match results, changes in the Swiss bracket, and the latest standings.

Interim and final results

After two days of competition, the Swiss bracket has started to separate the contenders from the teams under pressure. Today, the first playoff spots will be awarded, while the first teams will also leave Stage 3 after falling to a 0–3 record.

Once the matches are completed, the results and the current position of the teams in the Swiss bracket will be updated here:

1–1 group matches (Best of 3 / LAN)

NAVI vs The MongolZ — X:X
Aurora vs G2 — X:X
Falcons vs Monte — X:X
Vitality vs MOUZ — X:X

Elimination matches (0–2, Best of 3 / LAN)

B8 vs FUT — X:X
PARIVISION vs Legacy — X:X

Matches for qualification to the playoffs (2–0, Best of 3 / LAN)

BetBoom vs FURIA — X:X
Spirit vs 9z — X:X

Current group distribution

Group 3–0 (Qualified for playoffs): To be updated

Group 2–1: To be updated

Group 1–2: To be updated

Group 0–3 (Eliminated): To be updated

Skin.Club Pick’em Challenge

Running alongside the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 is the Skin.Club Pick’em Challenge — an interactive feature where fans predict match results, choose advancing teams, and earn points throughout the tournament. By making accurate picks, participants unlock rewards ranging from premium skins to rare gloves and knives, with the ultimate prize being the iconic AWP | Dragon Lore.