A Diamond Coin of any Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) Major Championship is a badge of honor for your in-game profile. Only those who are on top of their esports prediction game can hope to earn one.
In this guide, we’ll explain how to get the Diamond Coin at IEM Cologne Major 2026, including unlocking the Viewer Pass and the details of the Pick’Em challenges required for upgrading the cosmetic. We also compiled our expert Pick’Ems for Stage 1 so you can get off to a flying start.
How To Unlock IEM Cologne Major 2026 Viewer Pass
The IEM Cologne Major 2026 Viewer Pass costs $9.99. There’s also the option to purchase the Viewer Pass + 900 tokens bundle for approximately $20, and Valve is offering a 5% launch discount. Prices are subject to change, and you should check the price in your local currency directly in the CS2 store.
Follow these steps to purchase and unlock the IEM Cologne Major 2026 Viewer Pass:
- Update and launch Counter-Strike 2 via Steam.
- On the left-hand side of the CS2 home screen, click on Major Championship Hub & Items.
- Click on the green “Get Pass Now” button.
- Select the standard option or the 900 tokens bundle.
- Add funds to your Steam Wallet and complete the purchase.
- Activate the Viewer Pass item.
With the IEM Cologne Major 2026 Viewer Pass enabled, you can access the Pick’Em challenges, Steam.tv chat flairs, and unlimited in-game graffiti opportunities for the duration of the tournament.
If you don’t pay for the Viewer Pass, there’s no way to get the Diamond Coin.
Valve has changed the way gamers acquire player Stickers and Autographs. You now use digital tokens to purchase the Major Championship cosmetics you want, rather than relying on the luck of opening Sticker/Autograph Capsules. The Sticker prices fluctuate based on demand.
There’s also the Souvenir-O-Matic. With the new Viewer Pass feature, you can select a completed IEM Cologne Major 2026 match and one of the competing players. Token costs depend on the rarity value of your chosen weapon, the player’s Autograph cosmetic, and their Sticker cosmetic value.
Upgrading IEM Cologne Major 2026 Coin Rarity
To get the Diamond Coin, you must complete every single Pick’Em challenge in the IEM Cologne Major 2026 Viewer Pass. Here’s how many Pick’Em challenges you must complete to upgrade your event coin to the different tiers.
- Bronze Coin – 1/11
- Silver Coin – 4/11
- Gold Coin – 8/11
- Diamond Coin – 11/11
Every time you upgrade your event coin, you’ll earn 300 additional tokens. You can also purchase more tokens in-game at $0.99 per 100 tokens.
While many CS2 esports fans can easily get the Silver Coin and, with decent research, secure a Gold Coin, the Diamond Coin is quite elusive. Our experts have previously earned a few Diamond Coins—but it’s definitely not easy to nail all the Pick’Em challenges.
All IEM Cologne Major 2026 Pick’Em Challenges
There are 11 Pick’Em challenges for Viewer Pass owners to complete. You will only earn a Diamond Coin if you predict the outcome of the entire IEM Cologne Major 2026, throughout all four stages.
For your convenience, we’ve outlined all 11 Pick’Em challenges with descriptions below.
- Activate your coin before the tournament is over.
- Place all ten (10) Pick’Em predictions for Stage 1 before it begins.
- Get five (5) correct Pick’Em predictions for Stage 1.
- Place all ten (10) Pick’Em predictions for Stage 2 before it begins.
- Get five (5) correct Pick’Em predictions for Stage 2.
- Place all ten (10) Pick’Em predictions for Stage 3 before it begins.
- Get five (5) correct Pick’Em predictions for Stage 3.
- Place all seven (7) Pick’Em predictions for the Playoffs Stage before it begins.
- Get two (2) correct Pick’Em predictions for the Quarterfinals.
- Get one (1) correct Pick’Em prediction for the Semifinals.
- Get one (1) correct Pick’Em prediction for the Grand Final.
For the first three stages, Viewer Pass owners must pick two teams to go 3–0 and two to go 0–3. You must also select six teams that will advance to the next stage with 3–1 and 3–2 records.
Your final task is to predict the winner’s path through the single-elimination Playoffs Stage bracket.
IEM Cologne Major 2026 Pick’Em Dates
To give yourself a chance at the Diamond Coin, you’ll have to lock in all your Pick’Em predictions for each stage. If you miss a cutoff date, you’ll get left behind.
The caveat is that the full team list for Stage 2 is only available once Stage 1 finishes. The same goes for Stage 3 once Stage 2 ends, and for the Playoffs Stage bracket once Stage 3 is over. This gives you only a few days to make your picks between stages.
Check out the cutoff dates for making your IEM Cologne Major 2026 Pick’Em predictions via the Viewer Pass below.
| Stages of the Major Championship | Pick’Em cutoff dates |
| Stage 1 | June 2, 2026 |
| Stage 2 | June 6, 2026 |
| Stage 3 | June 11, 2026 |
| Playoffs Stage | June 18, 2026 |
Make sure to check the precise timing for your region. The dates above are subject to change without notice. We recommend reviewing your in-game Viewer Pass daily, as it indicates the exact time remaining before you must lock in those Pick’Em predictions.
We recommend completing your predictions as soon as the previous stage ends, ideally at least 12 hours before the next stage begins
Stage 1 IEM Cologne Major Pick’Em Predictions
For our IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1 Pick’Em predictions, we reviewed the recent team/player data and considered first-round matchup odds to inform our decisions.
Important note: Use these Pick’Em predictions at your own risk. Thunderpick is not responsible if you don’t get the required five correct predictions for Stage 1. We recommend making your own Pick’Em predictions. It’s a significant part of the Viewer Pass experience, and a whole lot of fun!
Keep An Eye On GamerLegion
We chose GamerLegion as one of our 3–0 picks, inspired by their brilliant performance at IEM Atlanta 2026 where they made the Grand Final. Our other 3–0 pick is M80, who won the TWC 2026 NA Series and has a solid position in the Stage 1 bracket.
Here are the six teams we selected to advance with 3–1 or 3–2 records in Stage 1:
- B8
- BetBoom Team
- MIBR
- NRG
- Team Liquid
- TYLOO
Apologies, Sharks Esports and THUNDER dOWNUNDER fans, but we picked these two squads as the 0–3 options.
Building Hype For IEM Cologne Major 2026
The road to a Diamond Coin won’t be easy, but that’s exactly what makes the Pick’Em challenge so rewarding. Lock in your predictions before each stage begins, keep a close eye on the evolving bracket, and enjoy every upset, clutch, and overtime thriller as the IEM Cologne Major 2026 unfolds.
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