HEROIC, BIG, and MIBR lose their openers at IEM Cologne Major 2026

First round of matches in the first stage of IEM Cologne Major 2026, which began today in Germany, has concluded.

In the first round of the Swiss stage, M80 defeated Lynn Vision, FlyQuest bested SINNERS, B8 got the better of TYLOO, THUNDERDOWNUNDER prevailed over MIBR, GamerLegion beat NRG, Sharks took over HEROIC, BetBoom Team got the win over Gaimin Gladiators, while Liquid defeated BIG. All matches were best-of-one.

The second round of matches in the first stage of IEM Cologne Major 2026 will take place today: the winners of the openers will face the winners, while the losers will fight the losers.

Current Stage 1 bracket looks as follows:

The full schedule, up-to-date results and live broadcast of IEM Cologne Major 2026 can be found on the tournament page on our website via the link.