IEM Atlanta 2026: Full Team List Is Finally Set

The closed qualifiers for IEM Atlanta 2026 have concluded, confirming all 16 teams for the main stage of the event. Some squads received direct invitations based on the February 2026 VRS ranking, while the remaining spots were secured through qualifying competitions.

The group stage of the championship will begin on May 11. The tournament itself will run from May 11 to May 17 in Atlanta, USA. Teams will compete for a total prize pool of $1,000,000. The event will be a key part of the spring calendar and offer participants an opportunity to strengthen their positions in the global ranking.

Among the invited teams are leading representatives of the international scene, including reigning champions of major tournaments and consistently performing top-tier squads. They will be joined by teams that successfully advanced through the closed qualifiers, adding fresh intrigue and renewed competition to the event.

Participants of IEM Atlanta 2026:

• NRG Esports

• Legacy

• Team Vitality

• Natus Vincere

• FaZe Clan

• Team Liquid

• B8 Esports

• Astralis

• GamerLegion

• FUT Esports

• paiN Gaming

• M80

• BCGame

• BetBoom Team

• BET-M 33

• Passion UA

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The tournament will bring together representatives from Europe, North and South America, as well as the CIS region. The mix of experienced giants and ambitious qualifier teams makes IEM Atlanta 2026 one of the most unpredictable events of the first half of the season.