Cologne to expand into a Counter-Strike 2 Major for its 2026 event

IEM Cologne Major 2026 Confirmed: Schedule and Venue Revealed

Summary ESL FACEIT Group has confirmed the first Major of 2026, and it’s happening in one of the most iconic venues in Counter-Strike history: Cologne. The Cathedral of Counter-Strike will welcome a Major home after almost a decade, marking the first Major in Cologne since 2016. IEM Cologne Major 2026 will take place from June 2–21 at the LANXESS Arena, featuring 32 top CS2 teams and a $1.25 million prize pool. The wait is over—IEM Cologne Majo…

Cologne to expand into a Counter-Strike 2 Major for its 2026 event

"The Cathedral of Counter-Strike has been blessed."