PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026: Teams, Format, Schedule, and More

With BLAST Bounty underway, Krakow in the pipeline, and the PGL Cluj-Napoca teams announcement, we have officially kicked off the 2026 season of Counter-Strike esports. And this time, Cluj-Napoca will host 16 of the biggest names in CS esports to become the TOs most stacked event to date

Let’s take a look at what the tournament has to offer. 

Teams and Format

PGL Cluj-Napoca will feature 16 teams invited via the VRS. These are the top 16 teams in the January 5th Global ranking, with the exception of Team Spirit (VRS #4) and Team Liquid (VRS #13), who are replaced by teams ranked #17 and #18. 

These 16 teams will take on each other in a two-stage tournament.

Group Stage

• 16-team Swiss stage
  • Teams have to win three games before losing three games
• Fixtures based on VRS ranking
• All matches are Bo3
• Top 8 qualify for the Playoffs

Playoffs

• 8-team single-elimination bracket
• Teams are seeded based on their Group Stage performance
• All matches are Bo3
• Grand Finals are Bo5

Schedule

The detailed schedule and fixtures for PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 will be disclosed closer to the tournament. 

Expected Schedule for the tournament is as follows: 

• Saturday, February 14th:  Group Stage - Swiss Round 1
• Sunday, February 15th: Group Stage - Swiss Round 2 
• Monday, February 16th:  Group Stage - Swiss Round 3
• Tuesday, February 17th: Group Stage - Swiss Round 4
• Wednesday, February 18th:  Group Stage - Swiss Round 5
• Thursday, February 19th: Playoffs - Quarterfinals Day 1 
• Friday, February 20th: Playoffs - Quarterfinals Day 2
• Saturday, February 21st: Playoffs - Semifinals
• Sunday, February 22nd: Grand finals

Where to Watch

Catch the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 action live on the following channels. 

• Primary
  • Twitch | YouTube | Kick
• Secondary
  • Twitch | YouTube | Kick

You can also follow the tournament on Strafe.  And don't forget to check out Strafe Esports for all the latest Counter Strike 2 news and our X account for the latest content and coverages.

Also, stay tuned to Strafe YouTube for exclusive interviews, press conferences, and more.

Featured Image Credits: PGL

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