B8 Esports was eliminated from the XSE Pro League 2026, while BIG advanced to the playoffs

B8 Esports fell short against BIG in a group stage match of the XSE Pro League 2026 and was eliminated from the tournament.

On the first map, Inferno, the German team managed to win in overtime with a score of 16–13, and on Ancient, they sealed the victory with a 13–11 win.

As a result, BIG advanced to the XSE Pro League 2026 playoffs, while B8 Esports finished the tournament in 9th–11th place, earning $27,500 in prize money.

The XSE Pro League 2026 is taking place in China from July 1 to 12. A total of 16 teams are participating in the tournament, but only half of them will advance to the playoffs following the group stage. The tournament’s total prize pool is $1,000,000.

Photo by Helena Kristiansson, ESL.