All the S-Tier CS2 events in 2026
The Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports scene continues to grow. It’s one of, or arguably the best, esports titles of all time, so the growth comes as no surprise. In 2026, there are no signs of slowing down for CS2, with many top-tier CS2 events to look forward to. Let’s dive in and check out the most essential details.
CS2 S-Tier tournament details in 2026
By our count, there are roughly two dozen “Tier 1” aka S-Tier CS2 events confirmed for 2026 thus far. That’s a considerable number of events by any measure, resulting in nearly non-stop action. Yes, 2026 will be an incredible year for CS2 esports, and we look forward to covering all these events.
With the info below, you can mark those calendars and get hyped. We’ve listed the CS2 events (in chronological order), including specific start/end dates, locations, and prize pools where available. Enjoy!
| Event | Dates | Location | Prize Pool |
| BLAST Bounty Season 1 | Jan 13 – Jan 25 | Malta | $1,150,000 |
| IEM Kraków 2026 | Jan 28 – Feb 8 | Kraków, Poland | $1,000,000 |
| PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 | Feb 9 – Feb 22 | Cluj-Napoca, Romania | $1,250,000 |
| ESL Pro League Season 23 | Feb 27 – Mar 15 | Stockholm, Sweden | $1,000,000 |
| BLAST Open Season 1 | Mar 16 – Mar 29 | Rotterdam, Netherlands | $1,100,000 |
| PGL Bucharest 2026 | Apr 3 – Apr 11 | Bucharest, Romania | $1,250,000 |
| IEM Rio 2026 | Apr 13 – Apr 19 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | $1,000,000 |
| FISSURE Playground #3 | Apr 20 – Apr 26 | Shenzhen, China | $1,000,000 |
| BLAST Rivals Season 1 | Apr 27 – May 3 | Fort Worth, USA | $1,000,000 |
| PGL Astana 2026 | May 7 – May 17 | Astana, Kazakhstan | $1,600,000 |
| IEM Atlanta 2026 | May 11 – May 17 | Atlanta, USA | $1,000,000 |
| CS Asia Championships 2026 | May 19 – May 24 | Shanghai, China | $1,000,000 |
| IEM Cologne Major 2026 | Jun 2 – Jun 21 | Cologne, Germany | $1,250,000 |
| FISSURE Playground #4 | Jul 13 – Jul 23 | TBA | $1,400,000 |
| BLAST Bounty Season 2 | Jul 20 – Aug 2 | Malta | $1,150,000 |
| Esports World Cup 2026 | Aug 12 – Aug 23 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | $2,000,000 |
| BLAST Open Season 2 | Aug 24 – Sep 6 | Europe (TBA) | $1,100,000 |
| StarLadder StarSeries S20 | Sep 17 – Sep 20 | TBA | $500,000 |
| ESL Pro League Season 24 | Oct 3 – Oct 11 | Katowice, Poland | $1,000,000 |
| PGL Belgrade 2026 | Oct 22 – Nov 2 | Belgrade, Serbia | $1,250,000 |
| IEM China 2026 | Nov 2 – Nov 8 | China (TBA) | $1,000,000 |
| BLAST Rivals Season 2 | Nov 9 – Nov 15 | Hong Kong | $1,000,000 |
| PGL Singapore Major 2026 | Nov 25 – Dec 13 | Singapore | $1,250,000 |
Now that’s a packed schedule! Stay tuned to Esports Central as we plan on bringing you viewers’ guides for all these events, results (often with highlights videos), the latest news, and much more.
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