{"id":397312,"date":"2026-06-08T12:18:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=397312"},"modified":"2026-06-08T20:04:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T20:04:54","slug":"iem-cologne-major-2026-stage-2-day-3-live-broadcast-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/iem-cologne-major-2026-stage-2-day-3-live-broadcast-results","title":{"rendered":"IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 – Day 3. Live Broadcast & Results"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today, June 8, the third playday of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 begins. The tension inside the Swiss bracket continues to rise, as after two days of competition the teams have split into the 2\u20131 and 1\u20132 groups. From now on, every series carries maximum importance \u2014 some teams are one step away from qualifying for Stage 3, while others are forced to fight for survival.<\/p>\n

By the end of the day, new Stage 3 participants will be decided, finishing the day with a 3\u20131 record. At the same time, the first Stage 2 teams to end their tournament with a 1\u20133 result will also be known. The teams that lose in the 2\u20131 group will still keep a chance to advance, but they will be forced into the decisive 2\u20132 matches.<\/p>\n

Schedule for the day<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The third day of Stage 2 is built around two key groups. Teams with a 2\u20131 record are one win away from qualifying for Stage 3, while participants in the 1\u20132 group no longer have any room for error \u2014 one more loss will mean the end of their Major run.<\/p>\n\n

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Elimination matches (Best of 3 \/ LAN)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

15:00 CET: Astralis vs paiN; MIBR vs B8<\/p>\n

20:00 CET: M80 vs Legacy<\/p>\n

Matches for qualification to Stage 3 (Best of 3 \/ LAN)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

17:30 CET: Monte vs BetBoom; TYLOO vs 9z<\/p>\n

20:00 CET: G2 vs BIG<\/p>\n

The main focus today will be on the evening series Monte vs BetBoom, TYLOO vs 9z, and G2 vs BIG, where the new Stage 3 participants with a 3\u20131 record will be decided. At the same time, the matches Astralis vs paiN, MIBR vs B8, and M80 vs Legacy already carry elimination status \u2014 for those who lose, the road at IEM Cologne Major 2026 will come to an end.<\/p>\n

Live broadcast<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The third day of IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 could become decisive for most teams. Unlike the opening Best of 1 matches, all games are now played in the Best of 3 (LAN) format, which greatly reduces the randomness factor and makes preparation and adaptation key elements of success.<\/p>\n