The CS community once again found what was supposed to be announced officially later. In the code of the PGL News website, a hidden page was discovered with a full description of the PGL CS2 Major Singapore 2026. The publication is scheduled for December 8 — but now the secret is out.
PGL CS2 Major in Singapore 2026
This may become the very first Major in Southeast Asia — a real breakthrough for a region that has remained in the shadow of the biggest stages for years. Still, it is important to note: for now, this is a rumor — though an extremely credible one, with banners, page content, and full layout already in place.
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Why Singapore
Southeast Asia has had a huge CS fan base for a long time — yet has never received a Major of world-class scale. Singapore looks like a perfect candidate: the country has strong infrastructure, convenient travel logistics, high safety standards, and modern venues fit for top-tier esports.
Yes, hosting a tournament here will be expensive — and many fans will likely come from China. But after years of the region being ignored, even this feels like a victory: better a loud Major in Singapore than waiting who-knows-how-long again.
Community reactions
Emotions erupted instantly — from excitement to concerns about prices.
ChaoticFlameZz:
Back to Asia we go, and Singapore is a perfect balance if not China
CGY69:
A majority Chinese audience is inevitable, I just hope I can actually buy tickets
YAGNA_:
This will not revive SEA CS by itself. Asia needs more tournaments for teams to grow
TmJ1027:
The ticket price will be over $2k in Singapore, you’ll see
ImpressioN7:
Let’s go. Singapore on the CS map is still better than not being on the map at all
Trospher:
Another Asian Major — and this time I can finally watch a whole BO5 again, let’s go
Opinions vary, but one thing unites everyone — it’s better than having Asia missing from the Major calendar entirely.
Interest in Southeast Asia
Even if tomorrow it turns out to be an accidental “leak,” the very appearance of such information signals a trend: interest in Southeast Asia is returning. The region has been waiting for a serious event for years, and Singapore entering Major discussions is no coincidence.
PGL clearly shows a desire to expand geography and go beyond traditional European and North American arenas. This is crucial both for nurturing regional talent and for the future of CS2 as a global discipline.
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Competition with VALORANT
There’s another factor — competition with VALORANT for the Asian market. Riot is aggressively investing in the region, and the return of Counter-Strike with major events could shift attention once again.
If the rumor is confirmed, 2026 could become the year Asia returns to the top tier of esports — not as an outsider, but as a full-power player in the CS2 ecosystem.
