PGL Major Singapore 2026: Schedule, Format, Teams and Prize Pool
The PGL Major Singapore 2026 is the second Counter-Strike 2 Major of the year and the first held in Southeast Asia. It runs from 25 November to 13 December 2026 with 32 teams, a US$1,250,000 prize pool and a best-of-five Grand Final at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Last updated: 11 November 2026, 12:00 IST
Key Takeaways
32 teams play three Swiss-style stages before an 8-team playoff.
The first matches start on 24 or 25 November 2026, depending on the source. The Grand Final is on 13 December 2026.
The prize pool is US$1,250,000. The champion gets US$500,000.
Playoffs are live in front of a crowd at the Singapore Indoor Stadium from 10 to 13 December.
IEM Beijing winner MOUZ enters at Stage 3.
PGL Major Singapore 2026 at a glance
Detail | Information |
Event | PGL Major Singapore 2026 (Counter-Strike 2 Major) |
Organizer | PGL Events Pte Ltd |
Dates | 25 Nov to 13 Dec 2026 (some sources list a 24 Nov start) |
Playoffs and finals | 10 to 13 Dec 2026, Singapore Indoor Stadium, Kallang |
Teams | 32 |
Prize pool | US$1,250,000 (champion: US$500,000) |
Grand Final | Best of five, 13 Dec 2026 |
Where to watch | Broadcast platform not confirmed in the sources we opened. Follow PGL's official site and channels. |
What is the stage-by-stage schedule?
Stage | Dates (2026) | Teams entering |
Stage 1 | 24 to 27 November | 16 teams |
Stage 2 | 28 November to 1 December | 8 teams join the 8 advancing from Stage 1 |
Stage 3 | 2 to 6 December | 8 teams join the 8 advancing from Stage 2 |
Playoffs | 10 to 13 December | Top 8 from Stage 3 |
Dates for Stages 1 to 3 come from ChaseYourSport. The Kallang venue page lists the full event as starting on 25 November, so the Stage 1 start date is one of the points where sources disagree.
Which teams are playing?
Teams starting in Stage 1
Teams |
Ninjas in Pyjamas, PARIVISION, HEROIC, FaZe Clan |
Eternal Fire, 100 Thieves, Team Liquid, 9z Team |
M80, DENDELE CS, Imperial Esports, Wildcard |
BC.Game Esports, Chinggis Warriors, FlyQuest, Lynn Vision Gaming |
Teams entering in Stage 2
Teams |
FUT Esports, Nemiga Gaming, Natus Vincere, G2 Esports |
1win Team, Astralis, MIBR, The MongolZ |
Teams entering in Stage 3
Teams |
MOUZ, Team Vitality, Aurora Gaming, Team Spirit |
BetBoom Team, Team Falcons, FURIA, Legacy |
The team lists come from ChaseYourSport as of 11 November 2026. We could not confirm them against an official PGL page, and ChaseYourSport's own text describes the stage sizes inconsistently, so the entry points above are our reading of its lists.
How does the format work?
Three Swiss-style stages, with eight teams advancing from each stage.
The top eight teams from Stage 3 reach the playoffs.
Playoffs are a single-elimination bracket ending in a best-of-five Grand Final on 13 December, with a third-place decider before it.
Prize money is provided by Valve.
Our recommendation: if you only have time for part of the event, watch Stage 3 for the first meetings between the invited favourites and the teams that survived two stages.
How much is the prize pool?
Placement | Prize (USD) |
Total prize pool | $1,250,000 |
Champion | $500,000 |
Other placements | Not confirmed |
How to watch and attend
No streaming platform is named in the sources we opened, so follow PGL's official website for the broadcast schedule. For the playoffs, general ticket sales opened on 25 February 2026 through Ticketmaster Singapore. Prices before booking fees are S$144 for 10 December, S$169 for 11 December, S$294 for 12 December and S$369 for 13 December.
Doors open at 3:30 PM on 10 to 12 December, with play starting at 5 PM. On 13 December doors open at 12:30 PM and play starts at 2 PM. Related coverage: IEM Beijing 2026 final standings, the BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 2 schedule and our ongoing esports tournaments hub for November 2026.
Results so far
The Major has not started. Results will be added here once Stage 1 begins.
Sources
PGL Major Singapore 2026 event page, The Kallang (checked 11 November 2026)
ChaseYourSport, PGL Major Singapore 2026 teams, schedule and prize pool (checked 11 November 2026)
Sheep Esports, PGL Major Singapore launch coverage (search snippet only, page returned 403)
FAQ
When does the PGL Major Singapore 2026 start?
Sources give 24 or 25 November 2026 for the first matches. The tournament ends on 13 December 2026 with a best-of-five Grand Final. PGL's own pages disagree on the start date, so check the official PGL site before planning around day one.
Where is the PGL Major Singapore 2026 played?
The playoffs run from 10 to 13 December 2026 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in Kallang. The venue for the earlier Swiss stages has not been confirmed in the sources we could open.
How much is the prize pool?
The total prize pool is US$1,250,000. The champion receives US$500,000. We could not find an official payout for the other placements.
How many teams play in the Major?
32 teams. Three Swiss-style stages come first, then an 8-team playoff bracket.
Which teams are in the Major?
Stage 1 starts with 16 teams including Ninjas in Pyjamas, PARIVISION and FaZe Clan. Stage 2 and Stage 3 add 8 teams each, among them Natus Vincere, The MongolZ, MOUZ, Team Vitality and Team Falcons. The full list is in the tables above.
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