BetBoom Team, B8, and GamerLegion win both matches on first day of IEM Cologne Major 2026

Second round of matches has concluded in the first stage of IEM Cologne Major 2026, currently underway in Cologne.

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

The third round of the first stage of IEM Cologne Major 2026 will play out on June 3. Participants will be divided into three pools based on their win-loss record (2-0, 1-1, 0-2); teams will face only opponents from their pool. Notably, the top eight squads will advance to the next stage of the Major.

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.