Stage 3 of the IEM Cologne 2026 Counter-Strike 2 tournament has come to an end, and we now have our final list of the eight teams that have made their way to the playoffs.
As a result, the Pick’Ems for the Cologne Major playoffs are also open, and CS2 players are busy finalizing their picks in a last-ditch effort to level up their tournament coin and earn those juicy tokens for the Major shop.
The previous stage ended up seeing a series of upsets, with strong teams like NAVI, FUT, MOUZ, and MongolZ failing to secure qualification, resulting in several shattered Pick’Ems and ruined hopes for the prestigious Diamond coin.
That said, whether you’re still in contention for the Diamond coin or just looking to make the best out of your current situation, you’ll want to lock in your Playoffs Pick’Ems before it’s too late.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through all our picks for the CS2 Cologne Major playoffs Pick’Ems.
CS2 Cologne 2026 Major Playoffs Pick’Ems
As with previous Majors, the Cologne Major Playoffs require players to make at least 2 correct picks in the Quarterfinals, and one correct pick each in the Semifinals and the Grand Final to complete all objectives and level up their tournament coin. Needless to say, this is not an easy task.
Now, without further ado, let’s check out our Pick’Ems guide for the IEM Cologne 2026 Major Playoffs.
Best Playoffs Picks for Cologne Major 2026
Here’s the full list of our picks in the CS2 Cologne Major 2026 Playoffs:
Quarter Finals
- 9z Team vs FURIA
- Aurora vs BetBoom
- G2 vs Team Spirit
- Falcons vs Vitality
Semi Finals
- Furia vs Aurora
- Team Spirit vs Vitality
Grand Final
- FURIA vs Vitality
With the exception of a couple of games, all the matches in the Cologne Major playoffs are expected to be extremely close calls. Consequently, they can also be very difficult to predict.
While Vitality are the clear favorites to win the tournament, don’t be surprised if FURIA (or Spirit) pull off the upset and steal the trophy right from under them.
