PGL Astana 2026 invites revealed

PGL has officially announced the full list of invites for PGL Astana 2026. The team list sees 16 teams invited directly, with four more set to qualify further down the line via regional qualifiers, making up 16 teams in total.

PGL Astana 2026 Team List

The 12 invited teams set to attend PGL Astana 2026 are as follows:

• PARIVISION
• Falcons
• Spirit
• G2
• The MongolZ
• MOUZ
• FURIA
• Aurora
• HEROIC
• Gentle Mates
• Monte
• FUT

FUT have also accepted an invitation to IEM Atlanta 2026, which runs alongside PGL Astana. This is to cover the possibility that the FUT players may not be able to receive visas to travel to Atlanta, after which they can withdraw from Astana.

We’re excited to announce the 12 invited teams set to compete at 🇰🇿 PGL Astana 2026 in May.

📅 May 9-17, 2026
💵 $1,6 M
⭐ 16 Teams
🎯 Playoffs in Barys Arena

🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/I0k1DOewSW

The final 4 teams will secure their place through regional qualifiers, with one… pic.twitter.com/Xgv2nSBCx1

— PGL (@pglesports) March 10, 2026

PGL Astana 2026 takes place between May 9th and 17th, marking the return of Tier 1 Counter-Strike to Kazakhstan. Last year’s event was won by Team Spirit, who are back to defend their title.