All CS2 tournaments and Major dates in 2026
The CS2 events schedule for 2026 is extremely busy. One tournament comes after another with very small gaps. Here is a detailed schedule for this year, divided into two seasons: up to Counter-Strike 2 Majors.Upcoming CS2…
The CS2 events schedule for 2026 is extremely busy. One tournament comes after another with very small gaps. Here is a detailed schedule for this year, divided into two seasons: up to Counter-Strike 2 Majors.
- Upcoming CS2 events
- CS2 Majors 2026
- Schedule: First half of 2026, up to the Cologne Major
- Schedule: Second half of 2026, up to the Singapore Major
- Biggest tournaments of 2026
- Where to watch CS2 esports events
- Quick summary
Upcoming CS2 events
May 2026 is the end of the Cologne Major season. After the completion of PGL Astana, IEM Atlanta, and CS Asia Championships, the next big Counter-Strike events are the IEM Major itself and BLAST Bounty Summer to start the next season.
- FISSURE Playground #3: From Sep. 8 to Sep. 13
- StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026: From Sep. 17 to Sep. 20
CS2 Majors 2026
These tournaments are the most important in the CS2 esports schedule. The Majors feature an extended format: three Swiss Stages with 32 participants in total. The prize pool is $1,250,000 per event.
In 2026, we have two CS2 Majors. They conclude the half-year cycles.
- IEM Cologne 2026, June 2 – June 21: The legendary tournament in the cathedral of Counter-Strike has received the Major status.
- PGL Major Singapore 2026, Nov. 25 – Dec. 13: The top-level CS2 esports heads to Southeast Asia.
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The first half of 2026: CS2 tournaments in the IEM Cologne Major season
During this season, teams have been battling for regional standing points to qualify for the first CS2 Major of 2026, Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) in Cologne, Germany.
Second half of 2026: CS2 events schedule up to the Winter Major
After the summer break, the CS2 events schedule 2026 treats us to a banger! The Counter-Strike 2 Esports World Cup 2026 has the biggest prize pool among all the tournaments this year, including the Valve-sponsored Majors.
The season ends with the upcoming CS2 esports event, PGL Major Singapore 2026.
If you’re keen to get involved in the CS2 events beyond watching, make sure to keep up with the latest tips to make informed decisions.
Biggest Tournaments of 2026
In our schedule of the CS2 esports tournaments for 2026, we’ve listed only big events. However, some of them are especially huge in terms of the participating teams’ level and general hype in the community.
The biggest Counter-Strike 2 tournaments of 2026 are highlighted below — we are focused on the upcoming events in the second half of the year.
- Esports World Cup 2026, Aug. 12 – Aug. 23: The biggest prize pool in 2026, with an increased, Major-like number of participants.
- BLAST Open Fall 2026, Aug. 26 – Sep. 6: Playoffs happen with a live crowd in Porto, Portugal, generating excellent hype.
- ESL Pro League Season 24, Oct. 03 – Oct. 11: It’s the return of CS2 esports to the iconic Spodek Arena in Katowice.
- IEM Beijing 2026, Nov. 2 – Nov. 8: An authentic atmosphere of Asian Counter-Strike, with the biggest teams.
- PGL Major Singapore 2026, Nov. 25 – Dec. 13: The most important event of the current CS2 season.
Where to watch CS2 esports events
All the main tournament organizers have their dedicated YouTube and Twitch channels to stream matches. Here are some links, so that you can find where to watch the next big CS2 esports event.
Stay tuned to esports.gg for more details on tournament streams and schedule. We have dedicated articles for the upcoming CS2 events with various information, including lists of participants, storylines, and results.
Quick summary
Here are the key points about the CS2 esports schedule in 2026.
- Next tournament: FISSURE Playground #3, Sep. 8 – Sep. 13; StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026, Sep. 17 – Sep. 20
- Upcoming Major: PGL Major Singapore 2026, Nov. 12 – Dec. 13.
- The reigning Major champions: Team Falcons won the IEM Cologne Major 2026.
- The biggest prize pool of 2026: CS2 EWC 2026 with $2,000,000.
Following esports tournaments is a great way to improve your personal play. The 2026 schedule has plenty of such opportunities, so don’t miss them.