BetBoom, 9z, and G2 have advanced to the next stage — results from the third day of Stage 2 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026
The third day of play in the second stage of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 has concluded. Check out our article for the current standings and tomorrow’s schedule.
Match results from Day 3 of Stage 2
- paiN Gaming 2:0 Astralis;
- B8 Esports 2:1 MIBR;
- 9z Team 2-0 TYLOO;
- BetBoom Team 2-1 Monte;
- G2 Esports 2-0 BIG.
- Legacy 2-0 M80.
Following today’s matches, BetBoom Team, 9z Team, and G2 Esports advanced to the third stage of the IEM Cologne Major 2026, while Astralis, MIBR, and M80 were eliminated from the tournament. Meanwhile, Monte, TYLOO, paiN Gaming, B8 Esports, BIG, and Legacy have moved to the lower bracket with a 2-2 record and will continue to compete.
Schedule for the fourth day of the second stage
June 9, times are in Moscow time.
- 3:00 PM — Monte vs. paiN Gaming;
- 5:30 PM — Legacy vs. TYLOO;
- 8:00 PM — BIG vs. B8 Esports.
Stage 2 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 takes place from June 6 to 9 in Cologne. A total of 32 teams are competing in the Major for a prize pool of $1.25 million. The event is divided into four stages: Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, and the playoffs.
