The Counter-Strike 2 competitive landscape continues to evolve in 2026 with an action-packed schedule. Following Valve’s decision to transition away from franchised leagues, the open circuit format has created opportunities for more tournament organizers to host premier events throughout the year.
This comprehensive guide covers every confirmed CS2 tournament in 2026, including Majors, premier tier events, and significant regional competitions. We have included dates, venues, prize pools, and club rewards for each tournament to help fans and bettors stay informed about the competitive calendar.
Understanding Club Rewards in CS2 Tournaments
Before diving into the schedule, it is important to understand the club reward system. Major tournament organizers like ESL and BLAST now split prize money between players and their sponsoring organizations. The total prize pool includes both player winnings and club rewards, which are distributed to teams based on their participation and performance.
January 2026 CS2 Tournaments
BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1
The year kicks off with BLAST Bounty, featuring both online qualifiers and a LAN finale in Malta.
Dates: January 12-17 (Online), January 22-25 (Malta Finals)
Location: Online and Malta
Total Prize Pool: $1,150,000 (includes $650,000 club reward)
IEM Kraków 2026
Intel Extreme Masters returns to Poland for one of the first major LAN events of the year.
Dates: January 31 – February 8
Location: Kraków, Poland
Total Prize Pool: $1,222,000 (includes $250,000 club reward)
February 2026 CS2 Events
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026
PGL continues its Romanian tournament series with a mid-February event.
Dates: February 14-22
Location: Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Total Prize Pool: $1,250,000 (includes $625,000 club reward)
ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 1
The online qualifier stage for ESL Pro League begins in late February.
Dates: February 27 – March 3
Location: Online
Prize: 8 qualification spots for Stage 2
March 2026 Tournament Calendar
ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2
The second online stage narrows down the field before the LAN finals.
Dates: March 5-9
Location: Online
Total Prize Pool: $185,000 (includes $99,000 club reward)
ESL Pro League Season 23 Finals
Teams compete in Stockholm for the Pro League trophy and substantial prize money.
Dates: March 13-15
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Total Prize Pool: $776,000 (includes $501,000 club reward)
BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026
BLAST brings its tournament circuit to the Netherlands with a multi-week competition.
Dates: March 18-29
Location: Copenhagen (Group Stage) and Rotterdam (Finals)
Total Prize Pool: $1,100,000 (includes $700,000 club reward)
April 2026 CS2 Competitions
April features four major tournaments across three continents, making it one of the busiest months.
PGL Bucharest 2026
Dates: April 3-11
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Total Prize Pool: $1,250,000 (includes $650,000 club reward)
IEM Rio 2026
The Brazilian Counter-Strike scene hosts another premier IEM event.
Dates: April 13-19
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Total Prize Pool: $1,000,000 (includes $700,000 club reward)
FISSURE Playground 3
The Chinese tournament series continues with its third edition.
Dates: April 20-26
Location: Shenzhen, China
Total Prize Pool: $1,000,000 (includes $550,000 club reward)
BLAST Rivals 2026
BLAST heads to the United States for a week-long competition in Texas.
Dates: April 27 – May 3
Location: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Total Prize Pool: $1,000,000 (includes $650,000 club reward)
May 2026 Tournament Schedule
PGL Astana 2026
One of the larger prize pools of the year comes to Kazakhstan.
Dates: May 7-17
Location: Astana, Kazakhstan
Total Prize Pool: $1,600,000 (includes $800,000 club reward)
IEM Atlanta 2026
Another American stop for the Intel Extreme Masters circuit.
Dates: May 7-17
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Total Prize Pool: $1,000,000 (includes $700,000 club reward)
CS Asia Championships 2026
The Asian region gets a dedicated championship event in Shanghai.
Dates: May 19-24
Location: Shanghai, China
Total Prize Pool: $1,000,000 (includes $600,000 club reward)
June 2026: IEM Cologne Major
IEM Cologne Major 2026
The biggest tournament of the first half of 2026 takes place in Germany. This is one of two Majors scheduled for the year.
Dates: June 2-21
Location: Cologne, Germany
Total Prize Pool: $1,250,000
The Cologne Major spans three weeks and includes open qualifiers, closed qualifiers, and the main event featuring the world’s best teams competing for Major status and championship glory.
July 2026 CS2 Events
FISSURE Playground 4
The fourth installment of the Chinese tournament series offers the largest prize pool yet for this event.
Dates: July 13-19
Location: To be announced
Total Prize Pool: $1,400,000 (includes $600,000 club reward)
BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2
The second Bounty event of the year returns to Malta.
Dates: July 20 – August 2
Location: Malta
Total Prize Pool: $1,150,000 (includes $650,000 club reward)
August 2026 Tournament Calendar
Esports World Cup 2026
The Esports World Cup returns to Saudi Arabia with one of the largest prize pools of the year.
Dates: August 12-23
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Total Prize Pool: $2,000,000 (excluding additional EWC club program benefits)
BLAST Open 2026 Season 2
The second BLAST Open event of the year has yet to announce its location.
Dates: August 24 – September 6
Location: To be announced
Total Prize Pool: $1,100,000 (includes $700,000 club reward)
September 2026 CS2 Tournaments
FISSURE Playground 5
The fifth edition of FISSURE Playground is scheduled but details remain limited.
Dates: September 7-13
Location: To be announced
Prize Pool: To be confirmed
StarLadder StarSeries 20
StarLadder hosts a European tournament in mid-September.
Dates: September 17-20
Location: Europe (specific city TBA)
Total Prize Pool: $500,000 (includes $250,000 club reward)
October 2026 CS2 Events
ESL Pro League Season 24
The second Pro League season of the year takes place in Poland.
Dates: October 3-11
Location: Katowice, Poland
Total Prize Pool: $1,000,000 (includes $700,000 club reward)
PGL Masters Bucharest 2026
Originally scheduled for Belgrade, this event was moved to Bucharest in December 2025.
Dates: October 24-31
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Total Prize Pool: $1,250,000 (club reward to be determined)
Note: A PGL event originally scheduled for early October 2026 has been cancelled.
November 2026 Tournament Schedule
IEM China 2026
Intel Extreme Masters brings another premier event to China.
Dates: November 2-8
Location: China (specific city TBA)
Total Prize Pool: $1,000,000 (includes $700,000 club reward)
BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 2
The second BLAST Rivals event heads to Hong Kong.
Dates: November 9-15
Location: Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong
Total Prize Pool: $1,000,000 (includes $650,000 club reward)
PGL Singapore Major
The year concludes with the second Major championship in Singapore, marking PGL’s return to Southeast Asia.
Dates: November 25 – December 13
Location: Singapore
Total Prize Pool: $1,250,000
This Major represents a significant moment for the Asian Counter-Strike scene, providing local fans with the opportunity to watch the world’s best teams compete for Major status.
Key Takeaways for CS2 Fans in 2026
The 2026 Counter-Strike 2 calendar demonstrates the healthy state of the competitive ecosystem. With over $25 million in combined prize pools across the year, teams and players have numerous opportunities to compete at the highest level.
Major tournament organizers including ESL, BLAST, PGL, StarLadder, and Perfect World have structured a calendar that avoids major schedule conflicts while maximizing opportunities for teams to participate in premier events. The geographic diversity of tournaments, spanning Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Middle East, ensures global representation throughout the season.
For fans looking to follow professional CS2, this schedule provides a roadmap for the entire year. Whether you are interested in betting on matches, following your favorite team, or simply watching world-class Counter-Strike, 2026 offers an exciting lineup of tournaments from January through December.
Bookmark this calendar and check back regularly as tournament organizers continue to announce updates, venue changes, and additional details for these events throughout the year.