PGL has announced the main participant list for Cluj-Napoca 2027, with all 14 teams that received direct invitations based on the global VRS accepting their invites. The tournament in Romania will feature almost all of the biggest names at the highest level, including MOUZ, Vitality, FURIA, Spirit, Falcons, and NAVI.
14 teams have already confirmed their participation
The organizers extended direct invitations to the 14 highest-ranked teams in the global VRS, and none declined. As a result, the tournament already boasts an extremely competitive lineup, although the final two spots remain open.
The invited teams are MOUZ, FURIA, Vitality, Spirit, Aurora, Falcons, BETBOOM, Natus Vincere, FUT, Nemiga, G2, Legacy, 1win, and Astralis. This means Romania will host a large proportion of the teams that dominated the upper ranks of the international scene toward the end of 2026.
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MOUZ and Vitality return as former champions
The participation of MOUZ and Vitality adds another interesting dimension to the tournament. Both organizations have previously won events in Cluj-Napoca, making the upcoming competition an opportunity to fight for another title at a familiar venue.
However, the competition will be considerably stronger this time. FURIA, Spirit, Falcons, NAVI, and Aurora are also among the teams capable of making deep runs, while the presence of G2, Astralis, Legacy, and BETBOOM could make even the early stages highly competitive.
FURIA will start the new season without FalleN
FURIA will be one of the most interesting teams to watch at the beginning of the new season. The Brazilian roster will arrive in Cluj-Napoca without FalleN, meaning the tournament could become one of the first major tests for the team’s new lineup.
This will be an important challenge following the roster changes. FURIA finished 2026 among the strongest teams in the world, so the main question now is how quickly they can adapt and maintain their previous level of performance.
Two remaining spots will be decided through qualification
The full 16-team lineup has not yet been finalized. The remaining two spots will be awarded through a closed qualifier, where eight teams will compete for the opportunity to join the main event.
The closed qualifier will take place from November 15 to 18. This means the final lineup for PGL Cluj-Napoca 2027 will be confirmed soon, allowing a more complete assessment of the competitive landscape and potential matchups.
One of the first major tournaments of 2027
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2027 will take place in Romania from February 13 to 21, with a total prize pool of $1 million. The invited team list already suggests that the tournament will be one of the first major tests for top teams following the off-season.
For some rosters, it will be an opportunity to confirm the form they showed at the end of 2026, while others will aim to deliver results following lineup changes. Given the strength of the participants, Cluj-Napoca could quickly set the tone for the beginning of the new season.
