Highlights video from PGL Masters Bucharest 2026

From 24 to 31 October, 16 top Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) teams competed for their share of the huge $1,250,000 prize pool at the PGL Studio venue in Bucharest, Romania.

Sparks flew right from the start, with one of the favorites, Team Spirit, getting eliminated in the Group Stage, while some underdogs prospered. Nemiga Gaming survived the Group Stage with a 3-2 record to qualify for the Playoffs Stage.

The underdog squad then shocked the CS2 esports world, first beating FUT Esports 2-0 in the Quarterfinal. Nemiga Gaming went on to defeat Team Vitality 2-0 in the Semifinal to pull off the tournament’s biggest upset, reaching their first S-Tier Grand Final.

Continue reading to find out what happened, or watch our video below featuring some incredible plays from the event…or both if you have a few minutes to spare.

FURIA had a rough start in the Group Stage but stabilized and qualified for the Playoffs Stage with a 3-2 record. FURIA took down BetBoom Team 2-0 in the Quarterfinal and narrowly defeated MOUZ 2-1 in a nail-biting Semifinal to reach the Grand Final. 

In the PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 best-of-five Grand Final, Nemiga Gaming drew first blood, winning Ancient 13-2. FURIA responded with a 13-5 win on Dust2 and crushed their opponents 13-2 on Cache.

Nemiga Gaming forced a fifth and final map by tying the score 2-2, winning Mirage in a close 13-11 affair. Nemiga Gaming ran out of steam on the final map, Nuke. FURIA took charge, winning 13-5 to close out the series 3-2 and lift the trophy.

Mareks ‘YEKINDAR’ Gaļinskis was named the HLTV MVP for his spectacular rifling performance throughout the tournament. Congratulations!

Header image via PGL.