Additional Information
Dates:
- Open Qualifier #1: 12 February 2026
- Open Qualifier #2: 13 February 2026
- Main Event: 21 February to 01 March 2026
Format (Open Qualifier):
- Single Elimination, 128 Team Limit
- Best-Of-1 Format with Deciders Best-Of-3
- Schedule (OQ#1):
- 12 February 2026, starting 18 CET – Played fully in one day.
- Schedule (OQ#2):
- 13 February 2026: starting 18 CET – Played fully in one day.
- Number of Winners (Qualified Teams): 8 per Qualifier.
- Registration:
Format (Main Event):
- Double Elimination, 16 Teams
- All matches are Best-Of-3.
16 Team Slots:
- 16 Qualified teams via Open Qualifiers:
- 8 Slots for Open Qualifier #1
- 8 Slots for Open Qualifier #2
Team Distribution:
- 16 Teams to Main Event
Invite Date: N/A
VRS Publication Date: N/A
Initial Seed VRS: February 2026
Tournament Tier: Tier 2 Ranked Event (HLTV.org will determine which stages/matches count toward VRS following the event application. VRS eligibility is not guaranteed, though Valve Tournament Operation Requirements are fulfilled)
Location: Online, Europe
Prize-Pool: $2,500:
- 1st Place – $1,250
- 2nd Place – $750
- 3rd Place – $500
Tournament Organizer: CCT
Further information relevant to the additional information can be found in the official rulebook here.