ESL reveals IEM Beijing 2026 group seeding, opening matches, tournament format, and the 16 teams competing in China from November 2–8.
On Tuesday, October 20, ESL announced the seeding and opening matches for Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026.
Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 is an upcoming LAN Counter-Strike 2 tournament, set to be played from November 2 to 8 in Beijing, China.
As we get closer to the tournament kickoff, the event organizers revealed the complete format, including group seeding and opening games, which will include some exciting clashes.
Group A will welcome The MongolZ, Team Falcons, Natus Vincere, Legacy, FURIA, FaZe Clan, B8, and HEROIC. Group B will feature 9z Team, Team Liquid, MOUZ, BetBoom Team, Aurora Gaming, G2 Esports, PARIVISION, and TYLOO.
Group A will begin with some interesting affairs, with FURIA taking on FaZe Clan, The MongolZ clashing with Legacy, HEROIC meeting with B8, and Team Falcons facing Natus Vincere.
Group B will see BetBoom Team face 9z Team, Aurora Gaming meet Team Liquid, MOUZ take on TYLOO, and G2 Esports clash with PARIVISION.
The 16 participating teams at IEM Beijing have been split into two double-elimination GSL-format groups of eight, where they will play a series of best-of-three matches to determine which three teams proceed to the playoffs.
The group winners will receive a direct semifinal bye, runners-up will proceed to the quarterfinals as high seeds, and third-placed teams will advance to the quarterfinals as low seeds.
IEM Beijing playoffs are single-elimination, with all matches played as best-of-three, except for the grand final, which is best-of-five.
The Chinese event is one of the final S-Tier tournaments of the year, preceding BLAST Rivals Fall, and the season-ending PGL Major Singapore 2026.
Group A Matches
- Legacy vs The MongolZ
- HEROIC vs B8 – November 11
- FURIA vs FaZe Clan
- Natus Vincere vs Team Falcons
Group B Matches
- MOUZ vs TYLOO
- 9z Team vs BetBoom Team
- Aurora Gaming vs Team Liquid
- PARIVISION vs G2 Esports
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