IEM Cologne Major 2026 Invites: All 32 Teams revealed

The invites for the upcoming IEM Cologne Major 2026 have been finalized, following the completion of all relevant tier-2 VRS LANs. With Urban Riga Open Season 4 and HLC Belgrade PRO handing out the final batch of ranking points, the 32 teams that will head to the Cathedral of Counter-Strike have been confirmed. Here’s the complete list of invited teams across the three stages of the major.

Stage 3: Vitality lead the EU-dominant pack

After the EU-dominant playoffs at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, the old continent has received six invite slots to the top 16 directly. Given their unbreakable grip on the throne of CS, Vitality ofcourse come into the event as the top seed, with recent playoff regulars in NAVI, PARIVISION, and Aurora in tow.