ESL reveals IEM Krakow 2026 invites

ESL has revealed the full list of invites for the upcoming IEM Krakow 2026. Teams have been invited to the event in two stages, with the top eight heading directly to Stage 2, and an extra 16 invites for Stage 1.

IEM Krakow 2026 teams confirmed

Stage 1 of IEM Krakow 2026 will feature 16 teams playing out a double-elimination Play-In bracket. The teams are comprised of those between 9th and 24th in the Valve Regional Standings, with no teams declining their invites to IEM Krakow 2026. All of the Krakow Stage 1 teams are below.

IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 1 Teams

• Aurora
• B8
• Legacy
• G2
• Liquid
• 3DMAX
• Astralis
• PARIVISION
• HEROIC
• paiN Gaming
• FUT
• Ninjas in Pyjamas
• Passion UA
• BC.Game
• NRG
• GamerLegion

Following Stage 1, eight teams will move into Stage 2, joining the eight already invited. The top eight teams in the Global VRS are found here, which are as follows:

IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 2 Teams

• FURIA
• Vitality
• Falcons
• Spirit
• NAVI
• MOUZ
• FaZe Clan
• The MongolZ

Beginning January 28th, IEM Krakow 2026 is set to be one of the biggest CS2 events of 2026. Replacing the iconic IEM Katowice, we’ll see all the best CS2 teams in the world in action to try to claim one of the game’s most significant prizes.