The grand final of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 ended in complete dominance as Vitality swept PARIVISION 3–0 in a one-sided best-of-five. From the opening rounds on Overpass to the closing moments on Inferno, the world No.1 side controlled the pace, the economy, and the narrative of the series. For PARIVISION, the final proved a step too far after an impressive playoff run. For Vitality, it was confirmation of supremacy — a tenth consecutive win and another trophy added to their era.
Road to the Grand Final
Vitality’s path:
- 2–1 vs G2
- 2–0 vs Aurora
- 2–1 vs The MongolZ
- 2–0 vs MOUZ
- Semi-final win 2–0 vs The MongolZ
- 10-match win streak entering the final
Vitality grew stronger with every stage of the tournament. After a competitive Swiss phase, their playoff performances became increasingly decisive. By the time they reached the final, they looked untouchable.
PARIVISION’s path:
- 2–1 vs G2
- 1–2 vs MOUZ
- 2–1 vs FaZe
- 1–2 vs FURIA
- Quarter-final win 2–1 vs Falcons
- Semi-final win vs MOUZ
PARIVISION navigated multiple tight series and proved their resilience. However, facing Vitality in a Bo5 required near-perfect execution — and that level proved difficult to sustain.
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Vitality 3–0 PARIVISION
Overpass — immediate statement (13–10)
Vitality opened the series on their own pick with confidence. PARIVISION remained competitive early, with Jame finding impact picks, but Vitality’s mid-round coordination consistently broke defensive setups. flameZ led the charge, winning key entry duels and converting pressure into round wins. At 10–10, Vitality shifted gears and closed the final three rounds cleanly.
Momentum was firmly established.
Dust2 — total collapse (13–4)
Dust2 was decisive. PARIVISION’s T side failed to find early map control, and Vitality punished every economic mistake. ropz and ZywOo controlled mid and long with disciplined positioning, while apEX’s calling kept rotations sharp. The 13–4 scoreline reflected the gap in execution. PARIVISION struggled to string rounds together, and confidence visibly dropped.
The series was already slipping away.
Inferno — closing with authority (16–13)
Inferno offered resistance. PARIVISION finally found rhythm on their T side, pushing the map into a competitive battle. zweih and BELCHONOK delivered key multi-kill rounds, and Jame’s slower pacing disrupted Vitality’s defaults. However, in overtime, class prevailed.
Shahar “flameZ” Shushan finished the series with (1.48). Supported by ZywOo (1.22 rating) and ropz (1.19 rating), Vitality closed Inferno 16–13 to complete the sweep.
Match statistics
Player of the Match — Shahar “flameZ” Shushan
Across three maps:
- 54–44 K-D
- +5.61% swing
- 83.4 ADR
- 73.9% KAST
- 1.48 rating
Beyond the numbers, flameZ dictated tempo across all three maps, particularly on Overpass and Dust2 where his aggressive entries broke PARIVISION’s defensive structure early.
Tactical superiority — structure under pressure
Vitality’s discipline separated the teams. Their spacing in executes was cleaner, their trading more consistent, and their late-round decision-making sharper. PARIVISION had moments — especially on Inferno — but could not maintain stability across a full Bo5. Economic resets and missed mid-round timings cost them heavily on Dust2.
Against a team peaking at this level, there was little margin for error.
VRS impact
- PARIVISION: −34 points
- Vitality: 0 change (remain No.1)
Despite the loss, PARIVISION remain inside the top five, while Vitality solidify their dominance at the top of the rankings.
What’s next?
Vitality leave Cluj as champions, extending their winning streak and reinforcing their status as the best team in CS2 right now. Their consistency across roles and maps continues to define the current era. PARIVISION fall short in the final but complete one of their strongest tournament runs to date. The experience of a grand final — even in defeat — adds to their growing credibility.
In Cluj, Vitality did not just win the title. They controlled it from start to finish.
