{"id":377673,"date":"2026-03-31T15:58:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=377673"},"modified":"2026-03-31T15:58:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:58:37","slug":"cac-2026-shanghai-1m-prize-pool-cs-lineup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/cac-2026-shanghai-1m-prize-pool-cs-lineup","title":{"rendered":"CAC 2026 in Shanghai: $1,000,000 Prize Pool and a Stacked Lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Perfect World Esports have officially announced CS Asia Championships 2026 (CAC 2026) \u2014 one of the biggest tournaments of the year, set to take place in Shanghai from May 20 to May 24. The event will feature a $1,000,000 prize pool and bring together 16 top teams from around the world. The tournament already looks like a key LAN event of the first half of the season \u2014 especially considering the lineup and the absence of several top-tier teams, which adds an extra layer of intrigue.<\/p>\n<h3>Team lineup: a mix of contenders and rising forces<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377678\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377678\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-377678\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HEtM9awaIAAOBN7.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HEtM9awaIAAOBN7.webp 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HEtM9awaIAAOBN7-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HEtM9awaIAAOBN7-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HEtM9awaIAAOBN7-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HEtM9awaIAAOBN7-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Copyright by CS_PerfectWorld official Twitter account<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A total of 16 teams will compete at the event, with 14 direct invites and 2 teams qualifying through regional qualifiers. Invited teams:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">PARIVISION<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Falcons<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">MOUZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Aurora<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">The MongolZ<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Liquid<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">B8<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">3DMAX<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Legacy<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">NRG<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">paiN<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">M80<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">BC.Game<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">MIBR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualified teams:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">TYLOO<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Lynn Vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The lineup offers a strong mix of established contenders and ambitious squads. Teams like MOUZ and Falcons arrive as potential favorites, while PARIVISION and Aurora continue to push into the top tier. At the same time, the Asian presence \u2014 TYLOO, Lynn Vision, and The MongolZ \u2014 adds regional depth and unpredictability. Notably, Vitality, NAVI, and G2 are absent, opening the door for a new champion.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/donks-1000-days-in-spirit-what-he-has-achieved-during-this-time\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55157116784_cee11fadb4_k-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"donk&#8217;s 1000 days in Spirit: what he has achieved during this time\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a 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format:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Group Stage (May 20\u201322):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Double elimination (2 groups)<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Opening matches \u2014 Bo1<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">All other matches \u2014 Bo3<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Group winners advance directly to the semifinals<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">2nd and 3rd place teams play decider matches for playoff spots<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Playoffs (May 23\u201324):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Single elimination<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Semifinals and 3rd place match \u2014 Bo3<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Grand Final \u2014 Bo5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This format increases the importance of every series: while one loss doesn\u2019t eliminate a team, it significantly complicates their path.<\/p>\n<h3>Prize pool breakdown<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377679\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377679\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-377679\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HEtNIUOaYAAFa6I.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HEtNIUOaYAAFa6I.webp 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HEtNIUOaYAAFa6I-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HEtNIUOaYAAFa6I-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HEtNIUOaYAAFa6I-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HEtNIUOaYAAFa6I-1536x864.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Copyright by CS_PerfectWorld official Twitter account<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Total prize pool: $1,000,000<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Team prizes: $600,000<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Player prizes: $400,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The split between team and individual earnings reflects a growing trend in esports, adding extra motivation for standout individual performances.<\/p>\n<h3>Context: a chance for a new champion<\/h3>\n<p>CAC 2026 could become a tournament where the balance of power shifts. With no dominant giants like Vitality or NAVI in attendance, the competition looks wide open. Falcons and MOUZ enter as frontrunners, but teams like PARIVISION and Aurora have already shown they can challenge the elite. Meanwhile, Asian teams traditionally perform well on home soil, adding another unpredictable factor.<\/p>\n<h3>Community reaction<\/h3>\n<p>The announcement quickly sparked discussion across the community:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201cThis is a fantastic lineup, can\u2019t wait for the event\u201d<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201cIf Falcons and MOUZ can\u2019t show up, PARIVISION could actually win this\u201d<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201cFALX WIN THIS NO IFS BUTS OR MAYBES\u201d<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">\u201cNo Vitality? This tournament just got interesting\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some fans highlighted the absence of top-tier teams, while others focused on the opportunity for new contenders to step up.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/vrs-update-betboom-rise-faze-major-danger\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/55163612451_bf959c9d44_k.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Europe\u2019s Major Race Heats Up: BetBoom Surge, FaZe in Danger, HEROIC Under Pressure\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/vrs-update-betboom-rise-faze-major-danger\">Europe\u2019s Major Race Heats Up: BetBoom Surge, FaZe in Danger, HEROIC Under Pressure<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/vrs-update-betboom-rise-faze-major-danger\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779703590#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779703590#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779703590#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Mar 31<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Conclusion: a tournament of opportunity<\/h3>\n<p>CAC 2026 is shaping up to be a tournament full of potential surprises. There is no clear favorite, but plenty of teams capable of making a deep run. If the scene is ready for a new champion \u2014 Shanghai might be where it happens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perfect World Esports have officially announced CS Asia Championships 2026 (CAC 2026) \u2014 one of the biggest tournaments of the year, set to take place in Shanghai from May 20 to May 24. The event will feature a $1,000,000 prize pool and bring together 16 top teams from around the world. The tournament already looks [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":373530,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[757],"class_list":["post-377673","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-cs-asia-championships-2026"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>CAC 2026 Shanghai: $1M prize pool and top CS lineup<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"CAC 2026 heads to Shanghai with $1M prize pool, 16 teams and an open race for a new champion on the CS2 scene.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/cac-2026-shanghai-1m-prize-pool-cs-lineup\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"CAC 2026 Shanghai: $1M prize pool and top CS lineup\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"CAC 2026 heads to Shanghai with $1M prize pool, 16 teams and an open race for a new champion on the CS2 scene.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/cac-2026-shanghai-1m-prize-pool-cs-lineup\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"CS2 &amp; 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