IEM Krakow 2026 Group Stage Matchups Revealed

IEM Krakow 2026 Group Stage Matchups Revealed

31 Jan, 2026, 14:13

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Last updated: 31 Jan, 2026, 14:15

With the IEM Krakow 2026 Play-In Stage now complete, ESL has revealed the matchups for the tournament’s Group Stage. The eight successful teams from the play-ins will join the eight directly qualified teams in this double-elimination Group Stage, scheduled to be played from January 31st to February 3rd, 2026. 

The 16 teams in the Group Stage will be split into two double-elimination groups, with all matches being best-of-threes. The top three teams from each group will advance to the playoffs: the winners will directly qualify for the semifinals, the runners-up will proceed to the quarterfinals as high seeds, and the 3rd-place teams will advance to the quarterfinals as low seeds. Here’s more on the Group Stage.

Teams 

Group A

  • FURIA
  • The MongolZ
  • Natus Vincere
  • Team Spirit
  • FUT Esports
  • G2 Esports 
  • PARIVISION
  • Astralis

Group B

  • Team Vitality
  • FaZe Clan
  • MOUZ
  • Team Falcons
  • BC.Game Esports
  • 3DMAX
  • NRG
  • Team Falcons

IEM Krakow 2026 Group Stage Schedule

Saturday, January 31st

  • The MongolZ vs G2: 5 am PST / 2 pm CET 
  • NAVI vs PARIVISION: 5 am PST / 2 pm CET 
  • FURIA vs FUT: 7:30 am PST / 4:30 pm CET
  • Spirit vs Astralis: 7:30 am PST / 4:30 pm CET 
  • Vitality vs BC.Game: 10 am PST / 7 pm CET 
  • FaZe vs 3DMAX: 10 am PST / 7 pm CET 

Sunday, February 1st

  • MOUZ vs NRG: 5 am PST / 2 pm CET 
  • Falcons vs Aurora: 5 am PST / 2 pm CET 
  • Group A Upper Bracket Semifinal #1: 7:30 am PST / 4:30 pm CET 
  • Group A Lower Bracket Round 1 #1: 7:30 am PST / 4:30 pm CET 
  • Group A Upper Bracket Semifinal #2: 10 am PST / 7 pm CET 
  • Group A Lower Bracket Round 1 #2: 10 am PST / 7 pm CET 

Monday, February 2nd 

  • Group B Upper Bracket Semifinal #1: 5 am PST / 2 pm CET 
  • Group B Lower Bracket Round 1 #1: 5 am PST / 2 pm CET 
  • Group B Upper Bracket Semifinal #2: 7:30 am PST / 4:30 pm CET 
  • Group B Lower Bracket Round 1 #2: 7:30 am PST / 4:30 pm CET 
  • Group A Lower Bracket Semifinal #1: 10 am PST / 7 pm CET 
  • Group A Lower Bracket Semifinal #2: 10 am PST / 7 pm CET 

Tuesday, February 3rd

  • Group B Lower Bracket Semifinal #1: 5 am PST / 2 pm CET 
  • Group B Lower Bracket Semifinal #2: 5 am PST / 2 pm CET 
  • Group A Lower Bracket Final: 7:30 am PST / 4:30 pm CET 
  • Group B Upper Bracket Final: 7:30 am PST / 4:30 pm CET 
  • Group A Upper Bracket Final: 10 am PST / 7 pm CET 
  • Group B Lower Bracket Final: 10 am PST / 7 pm CET 

Where to watch IEM Krakow 2026 Group Stage

Counter-Strike fans worldwide can catch the IEM Krakow 2026 Group Stage matches on Twitch and YouTube. Follow the action on the Strafe Esports tournament page as the tournament unfolds.

Follow Strafe Esports for the latest Counter-Strike 2 news and our X account for the latest content and coverage. Also, stay tuned to Strafe's channel on YouTube for exclusive interviews, press conferences, and more.

Featured Image Credit: ESL Counter Strike


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IEM Krakow 2026: All You Need to Know

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