For the first time in the history of Counter-Strike Majors, the upcoming PGL Singapore Major 2026 will feature a third-place decider match, the tournament organizer confirmed today.
The third-place decider is set to take place on the final day of the event, just ahead of the best-of-five grand final game.
According to PGL, the addition of this extra matchup is intended to add more meaning to the event’s concluding day, giving teams one final opportunity to secure a podium finish and end their Major run on a strong note.
Alongside announcing this historic format change for the final CS2 Major of the year, PGL also confirmed that it will use the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) from November 2 to determine participating teams, giving teams ample time to earn the points they need for qualification.
For the uninitiated, the PGL Major Singapore 2026 is set to be the first CS2 Major to ever be held in Southeast Asia. Scheduled to take place from November 24 to December 13, the event will feature 32 elite CS2 teams from throughout the globe competing for a whopping $1,250,000 USD prize pool.
The final four days of the event will be played in front of a live audience at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
CS2 fans who are unable to attend the event in person will still be able to catch all the action live by tuning into the official Twitch or YouTube handles of PGL.
