IEM Cologne Major 2026 stage one teams ready to compete
Dot Esports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The IEM Cologne Major 2026 has kicked off, featuring 16 teams in stage one at the Cathedral of Counter-Strike. This stage is crucial for lower-seeded teams based on their VRS Ranking as of April 6, 2026. Notable participants include former champions Liquid and Heroic, alongside the Australian squad THUNDERdOWNUNDER. Only eight teams will advance to stage two, intensifying the competition among the participants.
- •16 teams compete in stage one of the IEM Cologne Major 2026.
- •Teams include Liquid, Heroic, and THUNDERdOWNUNDER.
- •The competition takes place at the Cathedral of Counter-Strike.
- •Only eight teams will qualify for stage two.
- •VRS Rankings determined team placements as of April 6, 2026.
- 11:14 PMDot Esports — IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1 Preview: Who will go 3-0?
"The Cologne journey begins here, but how many teams from Stage 1 will survive?
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