The PGL Major Singapore 2026 is the second Counter-Strike 2 Major of the year and the first CS2 Major held in Southeast Asia. All 32 teams were invited through the Valve Regional Standings (VRS), with the final cut-off on November 2, 2026.
The tournament starts on November 24 and ends on December 13, 2026. Team Falcons arrive as defending champions after winning the IEM Cologne Major in June.
Key Takeaways
- PGL Major Singapore 2026 runs from November 24 to December 13, 2026.
- The prize pool is $1,250,000, with $500,000 for the winner.
- All 32 teams were invited based on the VRS published on November 2, 2026.
- Europe has 18 teams, the Americas have 9 and Asia has 5.
- Eight teams start directly in Stage 3: MOUZ, Vitality, Spirit, Aurora, BETBOOM, Falcons, FURIA and Legacy.
- FaZe Clan, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Team Liquid and PARIVISION start in Stage 1.
- The playoffs take place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium from December 10 to 13, with a best-of-five grand final and the first third-place decider in Major history.
PGL Major Singapore 2026 Dates, Venue and Prize Pool
PGL announced the event in December 2025 as the second Valve-sponsored Major of the 2026 season. The original announcement listed November 25 as the start date, and some official pages, including the ticketing site, still show it. The current schedule has Stage 1 starting on November 24.
| Detail | Information |
| Organizer | PGL |
| Dates | November 24 to December 13, 2026 |
| Stage 1 | November 24 to 27, 2026 |
| Playoffs | December 10 to 13, 2026 |
| Playoff venue | Singapore Indoor Stadium |
| Teams | 32 |
| Prize pool | $1,250,000 |
| Winner’s share | $500,000 |
| Defending champion | Team Falcons |
Stages 1 to 3 are played before the arena phase. The final four days, including the grand final on Sunday, December 13, are held in front of a live audience at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
How Teams Qualified for the Singapore Major
There were no regional qualifiers. Valve distributed invites by region according to each region’s results at the previous Major, then filled them in VRS order.
Europe gained one slot at the expense of the Americas, raising its total from 17 to 18, because only three Americas teams (FURIA, 9z and Legacy) reached Stage 3 in Cologne. Asia kept its five slots but lost its direct Stage 3 invite after The MongolZ were knocked out by 9z and missed the playoffs. The Americas now have two direct Stage 3 invites instead of one, because FURIA and 9z reached the Cologne playoffs, but their Stage 2 slots dropped from three to one.
The invite cut-off on November 2 followed a final round of LAN events, including FiRe Last Chance in Buenos Aires, GLuck Moscow Cyber Games and HyperX Retake Season 13 in Lisbon. Several Major spots were decided in those last tournaments.
Stage 3 Teams
Stage 3 teams skip the first two Swiss stages and need a top-eight finish in Stage 3 to reach the playoffs.
| Team | Region |
| MOUZ | Europe |
| Team Vitality | Europe |
| Team Spirit | Europe |
| Aurora | Europe |
| BETBOOM | Europe |
| Team Falcons | Europe |
| FURIA | Americas |
| Legacy | Americas |
Falcons enter as reigning Major champions after beating FURIA in the Cologne final. FURIA and Legacy hold the two Americas slots in this stage.
Stage 2 Teams
Eight teams are invited directly to Stage 2, where they meet the eight teams advancing from Stage 1.
| Team | Region |
| FUT Esports | Europe |
| Natus Vincere | Europe |
| 1win | Europe |
| Nemiga | Europe |
| G2 Esports | Europe |
| Astralis | Europe |
| MIBR | Americas |
| The MongolZ | Asia |
The MongolZ are the only Asian team to start beyond Stage 1. MIBR take the single Americas Stage 2 invite.
Stage 1 Teams
Stage 1 is the largest stage, with 16 teams. The top eight advance to Stage 2.
| Team | Region |
| Ninjas in Pyjamas | Europe |
| HEROIC | Europe |
| Eternal Fire | Europe |
| PARIVISION | Europe |
| FaZe Clan | Europe |
| 100 Thieves | Europe |
| Team Liquid | Americas |
| M80 | Americas |
| Imperial | Americas |
| 9z | Americas |
| DENDELE | Americas |
| Wildcard | Americas |
| BC.Game | Asia |
| FlyQuest | Asia |
| Chinggis Warriors | Asia |
| Lynn Vision | Asia |
PARIVISION started the Cologne Major in Stage 3 but is now open in Stage 1. 100 Thieves secured Europe’s 18th and final spot by winning FiRe Last Chance. FlyQuest is the only team from Oceania.
Notable Teams That Missed the Major
Some established teams did not receive an invite after the November 2 cut-off.
| Team | Reason |
| TYLOO | Withdrew from HyperX Retake Season 13 before the playoffs and lost Asia’s last spot to Lynn Vision |
| NRG | Lost to Wildcard in the FiRe Last Chance quarter-finals; Wildcard took the final Americas spot |
| HOTU | Lost the GLuck Moscow Cyber Games final to 1win, which left 100 Thieves able to claim Europe’s final spot |
| fnatic | Could only qualify if results at FiRe Last Chance went their way; 100 Thieves won the event and took Europe’s last spot |
| Sharks | Not invited as a separate organization; DENDELE fields the former Sharks lineup |
TYLOO and Sharks both played at the IEM Cologne Major in June. Europe’s final invite went down to the last day: before the deciding matches on November 1, HLTV-based projections gave HOTU a 58% chance, fnatic 22% and 100 Thieves 19%.
PGL Major Singapore 2026 Format
The event follows the current Major structure of three Swiss stages and a single-elimination playoff bracket.
| Stage | Teams | Format | Outcome |
| Stage 1 | 16 | Swiss system | Top 8 advance to Stage 2 |
| Stage 2 | 16 | Swiss system | Top 8 advance to Stage 3 |
| Stage 3 | 16 | Swiss system, all matches best-of-three | Top 8 advance to the playoffs |
| Playoffs | 8 | Single elimination | Quarter-finals and semi-finals best-of-three, grand final best-of-five |
PGL has added a third-place decider between the two losing semi-finalists. It is the first third-place match at a Counter-Strike Major.
Conclusion
The field for the PGL Major Singapore 2026 is fixed at 32 teams: 18 from Europe, 9 from the Americas and 5 from Asia. MOUZ, Vitality, Spirit, Aurora, BETBOOM, Falcons, FURIA and Legacy start in Stage 3, while FaZe, NiP, Liquid and PARIVISION begin in Stage 1.
Play starts on November 24, and the champion will be decided in a best-of-five grand final at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on December 13, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the PGL Major Singapore 2026?
The Major runs from November 24 to December 13, 2026. The playoffs take place from December 10 to 13.
How many teams are playing at the Singapore Major?
32 teams: 18 from Europe, 9 from the Americas and 5 from Asia.
How did teams qualify for the PGL Major Singapore 2026?
All teams were invited based on the Valve Regional Standings published on November 2, 2026. There were no separate regional qualifiers.
Which teams start in Stage 3?
MOUZ, Team Vitality, Team Spirit, Aurora, BETBOOM, Team Falcons, FURIA and Legacy.
What is the prize pool of the Singapore Major?
The total prize pool is $1,250,000, and the winner receives $500,000.
Who is the defending champion?
Team Falcons, who won the IEM Cologne Major 2026.
Did TYLOO qualify for the Singapore Major?
No. TYLOO withdrew from HyperX Retake Season 13 before the playoffs and lost Asia’s final spot to Lynn Vision.
