CS Asia Championships 2026: format, prize pool, and teams

CS Asia Championships 2026 kicks off on May 20 with a prize pool of $1 million. The tournament will run from May 20 to 24 and bring together 16 teams, including both established favorites and lineups capable of making an impact right from the start.

The group stage will take place from May 20 to 22 and follow a double-elimination format. Opening matches will be played as best-of-one series, while all subsequent group-stage matches will use a best-of-three format. The teams finishing first in their groups will advance directly to the playoff semifinals, while the second- and third-placed squads will begin the decisive stage in the quarterfinals.

The playoffs are scheduled for May 22 to 24. All matches, including the third-place decider, will be played in a best-of-three format, while the grand final will be held as a best-of-five series.

The total prize pool for CS Asia Championships 2026 is $1 million. The event is set to become one of the biggest tournaments of this stage of the season, attracting attention not only because of its team lineup but also due to its significant prize money.

Tournament participants:

• PARIVISION

• Falcons

• MOUZ

• The MongolZ

• Liquid

• B8

• 3DMAX

• Legacy

• NRG

• paiN

• M80

• BC.Game

• MIBR

• NIP

• TYLOO

• Lynn Vision