PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 is the third S-Tier LAN event of the calendar year, following the events of IEM Kraków. We expect to see some sparks flying in Romania when many of the top Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) teams and the best players in the world square off for the event’s huge prize pool.
Join us in the excitement for PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 as we explain every vital detail, including the tournament format and schedule, the teams competing, where you can watch every match-up, and our expert predictions for the event.
Disclaimer: All the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 outright winner odds quoted are accurate as of Feb. 9, 2026, and are subject to change without notice.
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 Schedule & Format
Running from Feb. 14 to 22, PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 takes place on LAN in Romania. If you want to form part of the crowd, you can purchase tickets to watch the Playoffs Stage live at the incredible venue.
The event begins with a 16-team Swiss System stage, where all matches are best-of-three. Three losses result in elimination, while three wins guarantee a spot in the next stage. The top eight teams that survive the Swiss Stage will proceed to the Playoffs Stage.
In the Playoffs Stage (Feb. 20 to 22), the final eight teams will compete in front of a huge crowd at the BT Arena venue. The Playoffs Stage format is a single-elimination bracket, with the Grand Final being a best-of-five slugfest and all other matches being best-of-three, including the Third-Place Decider.
To see the match times for your region, visit our CS2 betting section.
Prize Pool Distribution
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 boasts a $1.25 million prize pool. There’s both a Player Share and a Club Share, awarded to players and organizations, respectively. You’ll find the complete prize pool distribution outlined in the table below.
| Place | Player Share | Club Share | Total Prize |
| 1st | $225,000 | $225,000 | $450,000 |
| 2nd | $100,000 | $100,000 | $200,000 |
| 3rd | $68,750 | $68,750 | $137,500 |
| 4th | $43,750 | $43,750 | $87,500 |
| 5th–8th | $25,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
| 9th–11th | $15,625 | $15,625 | $31,250 |
| 12th–14th | $9,375 | $9,375 | $18,750 |
| 15th–16th | $6,250 | $6,250 | $12,500 |
| Total | $625,000 | $625,000 | $1,250,000 |
How To Watch PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026
CS2 esports fans can enjoy all the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 action live via our state-of-the-art CS2 betting section. To watch a match live, navigate to the “Live” tab and select any of the available matchups. A live stream and our bet slip will appear, so you can place in-play wagers while watching each match.
You can also watch all the action on the PGL Twitch and YouTube channels.
Teams At PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026
Below you’ll find the 16 teams competing at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, selected based on the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) as of the Jan. 5, 2026, cutoff date.
- Team Vitality
- FURIA
- Team Falcons
- MOUZ
- NAVI
- FaZe Clan
- The MongolZ
- Aurora Gaming
- G2 Esports
- 3DMAX
- Legacy
- B8
- Astralis
- PARIVISION
- paiN Gaming
- HEROIC
Our PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 Predictions
To create our PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 betting predictions, we looked at numerous stats, matchup histories, and results from recent events like BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1.
We also added the latest outright odds (in Decimal and American format), along with implied probabilities, to indicate the chance of a team lifting the trophy.
Important: These predictions reflect the perceived strength of teams based on historical trends and the latest available odds. This analysis should not be interpreted as betting advice. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes. Always gamble responsibly.
Team Vitality (#1)
After defending their title at IEM Kraków 2026, Team Vitality seems unstoppable. Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, aka “The Chosen One,” is in mind-blowing form. He posted his best-ever big event rating with a whopping 1.59 plus 1.26 kills per round.
We are in the Team Vitality era, with Dan “apEX” Madesclaire’s men sitting comfortably on top of VRS Global. So it’s no surprise that the odds are in their favor. Odds of 2.62 (+162) indicate there’s a 38.17% chance of Team Vitality lifting the trophy, and odds of 1.57 (-175.44) indicate a 63.69% chance we’ll witness them competing in the Grand Final.
Team Vitality roster:
- Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut
- Robin “ropz” Kool
- Shahar “flameZ” Shushan
- William “mezii” Merriman
- Dan “apEX” Madesclaire (IGL)
- Rémy “XTQZZZ” Quoniam (Coach)
FURIA (#2)
The IEM Kraków 2026 Grand Final might have gone differently if not for a perfect backstab from flameZ, resulting in four kills when FURIA had the advantage on Overpass. It was such a pivotal moment for Team Vitality to secure the win, and it showcases how a matchup between the two is on a razor’s edge.
FURIA is ranked #2 on VRS Global, and they’re our pick to face Team Vitality in the Grand Final. We’ve given Team Vitality the slight edge due to the form of their superstar AWPer.
The odds of 2.62 (+162) suggest FURIA could make it to the Grand Final, with an implied probability of 38.17%. However, the outright winner odds of 4.5 (+350) indicate there’s a 22.22% chance of lifting the trophy, much lower than those of their primary rivals.
FURIA roster:
- Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato
- Mareks “YEKINDAR” Gaļinskis
- Yuri “yuurih” Boian
- Danil “molodoy” Golubenko
- Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo (IGL)
- Sidnei “sidde” Macedo (Coach)
Team Falcons (#3)
At BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 1, the Saudi Arabian-backed superteam proved they could go head-to-head with the best in the business, eliminating Team Vitality in a 2–1 slugfest. Team Falcons lost 3–0 to underdogs PARIVISION in the Grand Final, marking a significant drop in momentum.
While Team Falcons couldn’t make it to the Playoffs Stage of IEM Kraków 2026, with a disappointing 7th–8th place finish, the powerhouse roster showed promise in the Group Stage, losing at the final hurdle to MOUZ.
That’s why the odds of 6.00 (+500) indicate that Team Falcons are the third-most likely to win this year’s PGL Cluj-Napoca, at 16.67%. Odds of 3.50 translate to an implied probability of 28.57% for Team Falcons to make a Grand Final appearance.
Team Falcons roster:
- Nikola “NiKo” Kovač
- Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov
- René “TeSeS” Madsen
- Maksim “kyousuke” Lukin
- Damjan “kyxsan” Stoilkovski (IGL)
- Danny “zonic” Sørensen (Coach)
MOUZ (#4)
There are murmurs of roster changes that didn’t come to fruition during the offseason, as a cloud of doubt hangs over the MOUZ squad. While Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin consistently leads his team to a top-four placement, with multiple Grand Final appearances along the way, MOUZ keeps faltering mere inches from the finish line.
They suffered a devastating 2–0 loss against Team Vitality in the Semifinals of IEM Kraków 2026, and Team Spirit made quick work of them with a dominating 2–0 in the Third-Place Decider match.
There’s a 14.29% chance of MOUZ winning PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, as indicated by odds of 7.00 (+600). To make the Grand Final, MOUZ’s odds are 3.75 (+275), which means there is a 26.67% chance. Keep in mind that MOUZ are the defending champions, having won PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025.
MOUZ roster:
- Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás
- Dorian “xertioN” Berman
- Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo
- Lotan “Spinx” Giladi
- Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin (IGL)
- Dennis “sycrone” Nielsen (Coach)
Who Will Win PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026?
Will defending champs MOUZ rise to the occasion and win PGL Cluj-Napoca again? Or could favorites Team Vitality and FURIA reign supreme? We’ll learn the answers to these burning questions, and plenty of others, soon enough.
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