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The road to the IEM Cologne 2026 Major officially begins with Stage 1, where 16 teams will battle for a place in the next phase of the tournament. While some organizations arrive as clear favorites, others will be looking to make a statement and pull off an upset on Counter-Strike\u2019s biggest stage.<\/span><\/p>\n

Only eight teams will survive the opening stage and advance further in the competition. With a Swiss format, every match matters, and even a single upset can completely change the trajectory of a team\u2019s Major run. If you\u2019re planning to participate in the Skin.Club Pick\u2019em Challenge<\/a>, Stage 1 is often where the most valuable points are earned \u2014 and lost.<\/span><\/p>\n

IEM Cologne 2026 Stage 1 Format<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Stage 1 will take place from June 2\u20135 and feature 16 teams competing in a Swiss System format. Teams with the same record will face each other throughout the stage. All advancement and elimination matches are played as BO3 series, while all other matches are BO1. The top eight teams advance to Stage 2, while the remaining eight teams are eliminated from the tournament.<\/span><\/p>\n

IEM Cologne 2026 Stage 1 Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n

June 2 \u2014 Swiss Round 1<\/b><\/p>\n

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  • M80 vs Lynn Vision \u2014 12:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
  • SINNERS vs FlyQuest \u2014 12:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
  • B8 vs TYLOO \u2014 13:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
  • MIBR vs THUNDERdOWNUNDER \u2014 13:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
  • GamerLegion vs NRG \u2014 14:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
  • HEROIC vs Sharks \u2014 14:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
  • BetBoom vs Gaimin Gladiators \u2014 15:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
  • BIG vs Liquid \u2014 15:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    June 2 \u2014 Swiss Round 2<\/b><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Round 2 Match #1 \u2014 17:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Round 2 Match #2 \u2014 17:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Round 2 Match #3 \u2014 18:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Round 2 Match #4 \u2014 18:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Round 2 Match #5 \u2014 19:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Round 2 Match #6 \u2014 19:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Round 2 Match #7 \u2014 20:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Round 2 Match #8 \u2014 20:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      June 3 \u2014 Swiss Round 3<\/b><\/p>\n

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      • Round 3 Match #1 \u2014 14:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Round 3 Match #2 \u2014 14:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Round 3 Match #3 \u2014 15:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Round 3 Match #4 \u2014 15:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Round 3 Match #5 (BO3) \u2014 16:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Round 3 Match #6 (BO3) \u2014 16:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Round 3 Match #7 (BO3) \u2014 19:00 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Round 3 Match #8 (BO3) \u2014 19:00 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        June 4 \u2014 Swiss Round 4<\/b><\/p>\n

          \n
        • Round 4 Match #1 (BO3) \u2014 14:00 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Round 4 Match #2 (BO3) \u2014 14:00 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Round 4 Match #3 (BO3) \u2014 16:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Round 4 Match #4 (BO3) \u2014 16:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Round 4 Match #5 (BO3) \u2014 19:00 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Round 4 Match #6 (BO3) \u2014 19:00 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          June 5 \u2014 Swiss Round 5<\/b><\/p>\n

            \n
          • Round 5 Match #1 (BO3) \u2014 14:00 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Round 5 Match #2 (BO3) \u2014 16:30 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Round 5 Match #3 (BO3) \u2014 19:00 CEST<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Photo Copyright by PGL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

            Where to Watch<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            All Stage 1 matches of the IEM Cologne 2026 Major will be broadcast live on ESL\u2019s official channels across multiple platforms. Fans can watch the English-language stream on Twitch and YouTube, while regional broadcasts will also be available in several languages.<\/span><\/p>\n

            In addition to the official coverage, ESL allows community co-streams for approved creators. If you plan to host your own watch party or broadcast the matches, make sure to follow ESL\u2019s official co-streaming guidelines and requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n

              \n
            • ESL Counter-Strike Twitch<\/span><\/li>\n
            • ESL Counter-Strike YouTube<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Regional broadcasts<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Approved community co-streams<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Community co-streams are also available, but creators must follow ESL\u2019s official co-streaming rules and guidelines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              Join the Skin.Club Pick\u2019em Challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n

              The Skin.Club Pick\u2019em Challenge returns for the IEM Cologne 2026 Major, giving fans a chance to test their Counter-Strike knowledge while competing for rewards. Simply predict which teams will advance, which squad will finish 3-0, and which team will be eliminated with a 0-3 record.<\/span><\/p>\n

              The better your predictions, the more points you earn throughout the Major. Top-performing participants can unlock reward tiers and compete for some of the most valuable prizes available during the event.<\/span><\/p>\n

              Make sure to submit your predictions before Stage 1 begins and see how your Pick\u2019em compares against the rest of the community.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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