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Which teams will qualify to IEM Cologne Major 2026?

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Which teams will qualify to IEM Cologne Major 2026?

$143,588 Vol.

Jun 21, 2026
Polymarket

$143,588 Vol.

Polymarket
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BIG

$6,074 Vol.

Yes

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3DMAX

$18,665 Vol.

No

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BetBoom Team

$21,364 Vol.

Yes

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SINNERS Esports

$5,415 Vol.

Yes

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HOTU

$10,235 Vol.

No

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B8

$16,571 Vol.

Yes

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Ninjas in Pyjamas

$14,249 Vol.

No

icon for Team Liquid

Team Liquid

$6,336 Vol.

Yes

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OG

$6,058 Vol.

No

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Alliance

$5,942 Vol.

No

market icon

$32,680 Vol.

No

The IEM Cologne Major 2026 is scheduled to take place from June 2 to June 21, 2026. This market will resolve according to which teams qualify for IEM Cologne Major 2026.If the listed team officially qualifies as one of the teams invited to IEM Cologne Major 2026, the market will resolve to "Yes." Otherwise, it will resolve to "No." Ties in standings will be broken according to the official ESL / Valve rules. If IEM Cologne Major 2026 is canceled, postponed indefinitely, or if the official list of IEM Cologne Major 2026 participants is not published before August 1, 2026, ET, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source will be official information from the ESL website (https://pro.eslgaming.com/tour/cs/cologne/). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/counterstrike/Intel_Extreme_Masters/2026/Cologne) may also be used.The 32 teams competing at IEM Cologne Major 2026 were locked in early April via Valve Regional Standings cutoff on April 6, granting direct invites across Stage 1 Swiss (16 teams like GamerLegion, HEROIC, Gaimin Gladiators), Stage 2 (FUT, G2, 9z), and Stage 3 (Vitality, Natus Vincere, FURIA, The MongolZ). FaZe Clan's absence marks the end of their decade-long Major streak amid inconsistent form. With rosters confirmed and no withdrawals as of May 9, trader consensus reflects stability, though recent PGL Astana results and CS2 meta shifts preview advancement potential into June 2-21 playoffs at Lanxess Arena.

The IEM Cologne Major 2026 is scheduled to take place from June 2 to June 21, 2026.

This market will resolve according to which teams qualify for IEM Cologne Major 2026.If the listed team officially qualifies as one of the teams invited to IEM Cologne Major 2026, the market will resolve to "Yes." Otherwise, it will resolve to "No."

Ties in standings will be broken according to the official ESL / Valve rules.

If IEM Cologne Major 2026 is canceled, postponed indefinitely, or if the official list of IEM Cologne Major 2026 participants is not published before August 1, 2026, ET, this market will resolve to "No."

The primary resolution source will be official information from the ESL website (https://pro.eslgaming.com/tour/cs/cologne/). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/counterstrike/Intel_Extreme_Masters/2026/Cologne) may also be used.
Volume
$143,588
End Date
Jun 21, 2026
Market Opened
Mar 5, 2026, 2:47 PM ET
The IEM Cologne Major 2026 is scheduled to take place from June 2 to June 21, 2026. This market will resolve according to which teams qualify for IEM Cologne Major 2026.If the listed team officially qualifies as one of the teams invited to IEM Cologne Major 2026, the market will resolve to "Yes." Otherwise, it will resolve to "No." Ties in standings will be broken according to the official ESL / Valve rules. If IEM Cologne Major 2026 is canceled, postponed indefinitely, or if the official list of IEM Cologne Major 2026 participants is not published before August 1, 2026, ET, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source will be official information from the ESL website (https://pro.eslgaming.com/tour/cs/cologne/). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/counterstrike/Intel_Extreme_Masters/2026/Cologne) may also be used.

Outcome proposed: Yes

No dispute

Final outcome: Yes

The IEM Cologne Major 2026 is scheduled to take place from June 2 to June 21, 2026. This market will resolve according to which teams qualify for IEM Cologne Major 2026.If the listed team officially qualifies as one of the teams invited to IEM Cologne Major 2026, the market will resolve to "Yes." Otherwise, it will resolve to "No." Ties in standings will be broken according to the official ESL / Valve rules. If IEM Cologne Major 2026 is canceled, postponed indefinitely, or if the official list of IEM Cologne Major 2026 participants is not published before August 1, 2026, ET, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source will be official information from the ESL website (https://pro.eslgaming.com/tour/cs/cologne/). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/counterstrike/Intel_Extreme_Masters/2026/Cologne) may also be used.The 32 teams competing at IEM Cologne Major 2026 were locked in early April via Valve Regional Standings cutoff on April 6, granting direct invites across Stage 1 Swiss (16 teams like GamerLegion, HEROIC, Gaimin Gladiators), Stage 2 (FUT, G2, 9z), and Stage 3 (Vitality, Natus Vincere, FURIA, The MongolZ). FaZe Clan's absence marks the end of their decade-long Major streak amid inconsistent form. With rosters confirmed and no withdrawals as of May 9, trader consensus reflects stability, though recent PGL Astana results and CS2 meta shifts preview advancement potential into June 2-21 playoffs at Lanxess Arena.

The IEM Cologne Major 2026 is scheduled to take place from June 2 to June 21, 2026.

This market will resolve according to which teams qualify for IEM Cologne Major 2026.If the listed team officially qualifies as one of the teams invited to IEM Cologne Major 2026, the market will resolve to "Yes." Otherwise, it will resolve to "No."

Ties in standings will be broken according to the official ESL / Valve rules.

If IEM Cologne Major 2026 is canceled, postponed indefinitely, or if the official list of IEM Cologne Major 2026 participants is not published before August 1, 2026, ET, this market will resolve to "No."

The primary resolution source will be official information from the ESL website (https://pro.eslgaming.com/tour/cs/cologne/). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/counterstrike/Intel_Extreme_Masters/2026/Cologne) may also be used.
Volume
$143,588
End Date
Jun 21, 2026
Market Opened
Mar 5, 2026, 2:47 PM ET
The IEM Cologne Major 2026 is scheduled to take place from June 2 to June 21, 2026. This market will resolve according to which teams qualify for IEM Cologne Major 2026.If the listed team officially qualifies as one of the teams invited to IEM Cologne Major 2026, the market will resolve to "Yes." Otherwise, it will resolve to "No." Ties in standings will be broken according to the official ESL / Valve rules. If IEM Cologne Major 2026 is canceled, postponed indefinitely, or if the official list of IEM Cologne Major 2026 participants is not published before August 1, 2026, ET, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source will be official information from the ESL website (https://pro.eslgaming.com/tour/cs/cologne/). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/counterstrike/Intel_Extreme_Masters/2026/Cologne) may also be used.

Outcome proposed: Yes

No dispute

Final outcome: Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Which teams will qualify to IEM Cologne Major 2026? " is a prediction market on Polymarket with 11 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "BIG" at 100%, followed by "BetBoom Team" at 100%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 100¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

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