IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 wrapped its Swiss rounds with ESL revealing the most played maps, as 8 teams advance to the Lanxess Arena playoff stage.

Monte Esports advances to Stage 3 at the $1.25M IEM Cologne Major 2026, the first Cologne Major in a decade, after winning through Stage 2 on June 8-9.

IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 wrapped its Swiss rounds with ESL revealing the most played maps, as 8 teams advance to the Lanxess Arena playoff stage.

IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 2 delivers record viewership and dominant performances, but crypto integration remains absent from tier-one esports events.

ESL releases the IEM Cologne Major 2026 trailer featuring 32 teams, a $1.25M prize pool, and zero crypto sponsorships at the Lanxess Arena June 18-21.

IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3 goes live with 16 teams competing for $1.25M in a new Bo3 Swiss format, but crypto sponsorships are completely absent.