Counter-Strike Major 2026
2026 (to be confirmed) · To be confirmed
🏆 Bracket & Knockout
5
Opening Stage (Swiss)
Upcoming24 teams / orgsBo1 early rounds → Bo3 final matches (3W or 3L elimination)
4
Elimination Stage (Swiss)
Upcoming16 teams / orgsBest of 3 (3W/3L elimination)
3
Champions Stage QF
Upcoming8 teams / orgsBest of 3
2
Semifinals
Upcoming4 teams / orgsBest of 3
1
Grand Final
Grand FinalUpcoming2 teams / orgsBest of 3
📋 Tournament Format
Three Swiss stages
A Major runs through the Opening Stage and Elimination (Legends) Stage in Swiss format — where teams play until they reach three wins or three losses — before the top eight reach the Champions (playoff) Stage.
Single-elimination playoffs
The Champions Stage is a single-elimination bracket of best-of-three matches, ending with the grand final to crown the Major champion.
5v5 bomb defusal
Counter-Strike is a 5v5 tactical shooter where Terrorists try to plant and detonate the bomb while Counter-Terrorists defend; matches are played as a first-to-13-rounds best-of format with side switches.