PGL Major Singapore 2026: Round 1 Draw Revealed as s1mple Returns With GOSH
PGL has officially locked in the opening Round 1 matchups for the PGL CS2 Major Singapore 2026, and the bracket is set. The Major runs from November 24 to December 13, 2026, with a $1,250,000 prize pool, and the draw — confirmed on Monday, November 9, alongside Valve's final deadline for team stickers and player autographs — pairs 100 Thieves against Chinggis Warriors, FaZe Clan against Wildcard, and Team Liquid against BC Game in the first round.
PGL Major Singapore Round 1 Draw: The Full Matchups
The first-round draw for the PGL Major Singapore 2026, as published by HLTV, is: 100 Thieves vs Chinggis Warriors, 9z vs Lynn Vision, Eternal Fire vs FlyQuest, FaZe Clan vs Wildcard, Heroic vs Imperial, NIP vs M80, Parivision vs DENDELE, and Team Liquid vs BC Game. The Round 1 matches are best-of-one series. The 32-team field was finalized with the draw, and PGL has also unveiled the alternative team names and logos for betting-sponsored teams at the event — a story we covered in our report on the four teams that changed names for the Major. The Major is the second CS2 Major of 2026 and the biggest Counter-Strike event of the year, with the playoffs set to decide the world champion in Singapore in December.
s1mple Returns: The GOAT Plays for GOSH
The biggest storyline of the Major is the return of Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev, widely regarded as the greatest Counter-Strike player of all time. s1mple will play for "GOSH" at the PGL Singapore Major, the alternative team name unveiled by PGL for the event. His presence alone makes GOSH one of the most-watched teams in the tournament, and the opening round will show quickly whether the comeback is real or ceremonial. For the latest on esports' biggest events, follow our esports coverage.
MOUZ Arrive as the Form Team After IEM Beijing
MOUZ arrive in Singapore as the form team in Counter-Strike. They won IEM Beijing with ease, and after months of strong results, there is a real case that MOUZ could be crowned PGL Major Singapore champions in a month's time. By contrast, FURIA's disappointing final IEM event showed how far away they still are from being a top team, despite recent results that made people think they might be among the favorites in Singapore. FaZe Clan, meanwhile, open against Wildcard in Round 1 — a dangerous best-of-one against a team that has upset bigger names before. Looking further ahead, tournament organizer BLAST is planning to host the second Counter-Strike 2 Major of 2028 in Las Vegas under a two-event deal worth a reported $2 million.
When Is the PGL Major Singapore 2026?
The PGL CS2 Major Singapore 2026 runs from November 24 to December 13, 2026, with a $1,250,000 prize pool. The opening stage begins November 24 with the Round 1 best-of-one matches, and the tournament builds through the Swiss-style stages to the playoffs in December. The full 32-team roster is locked, the stickers and autographs are submitted, and the draw is set — now the only thing left is the Counter-Strike itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the PGL Major Singapore 2026?
The PGL CS2 Major Singapore 2026 runs from November 24 to December 13, 2026. The opening stage begins November 24 with the Round 1 matches.
What is the prize pool for the PGL Major Singapore?
The PGL Major Singapore 2026 has a $1,250,000 prize pool.
What is the PGL Major Singapore Round 1 draw?
The Round 1 draw is: 100 Thieves vs Chinggis Warriors, 9z vs Lynn Vision, Eternal Fire vs FlyQuest, FaZe Clan vs Wildcard, Heroic vs Imperial, NIP vs M80, Parivision vs DENDELE, and Team Liquid vs BC Game. Round 1 matches are best-of-one.
Which team is s1mple playing for at the Major?
Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyliev will play for "GOSH" at the PGL Singapore Major, the alternative team name unveiled by PGL for the event.
Who won IEM Beijing before the Major?
MOUZ won IEM Beijing with ease, arriving at the PGL Major Singapore as the form team in Counter-Strike after months of strong results.
Where will the next CS2 Major after Singapore be held?
Tournament organizer BLAST is planning to host the second Counter-Strike 2 Major of 2028 in Las Vegas under a two-event deal, according to documents reported on November 9, 2026.
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