Chapter 1
The road to the Major
Chapter 2
Inside the 2026 battlegrounds
Chapter 3
Tactics, legends, and the meta
YOUR GOAL
Master of Inside the CS2 Major
Ch 2 · Inside the 2026 battlegrounds
diegoplays Inside the 2026 battlegrounds
Cologne Major, record high! Millions tuned in live! CS2's battleground, The world is watching now!
BETA
diegoplays Choose your team's tactics to master the strategies of a CS2 Major champion.
Fun Fact
Lanxess Arena: The arena in Cologne, Germany, is called the Cathedral of Counter-Strike because of its incredibly passionate crowd and its history of hosting legendary tournaments since 2014.
Glossary
arena (noun)
An arena is a level area surrounded by seats for spectators, in which sports, entertainments, and other public events are held. In June 2026, Germany's LANXESS Arena hosts the playoffs for the prestigious IEM Cologne Major tournament.
An arena is a level area surrounded by seats for spectators, in which sports, entertainments, and other public events are held. In June 2026, Germany's LANXESS Arena hosts the playoffs for the prestigious IEM Cologne Major tournament.
Quiz
What phase of a Counter-Strike match allows teams to eliminate maps they do not want to play?
Quiz
What special gear do pro players wear on stage to block out the sounds of the crowd and commentators?
Quiz
Where is the second CS2 Major of 2026 being held, marking a historic first for the region?