CCT Europe 2026 Series #9 Preview: Format, Prize Pool, Participants, and Schedule for Day 1
The CCT Europe 2026 Series #9 online tournament for Counter-Strike 2 has kicked off. The tournament format, list of participants, prize pool distribution, and schedule for the first matches are detailed below.
Format and Dates
CCT Europe 2026 Series #9 is taking place online from September 15 to 27. Twenty-four teams are participating in the tournament. In the group stage, 16 teams will compete in a Swiss system. The top eight teams will advance to the playoffs, which will be held in a single-elimination format. All matches are best-of-three (bo3).
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List of Participants
- Iberian Soul
- WW TEAM
- Nemiga Gaming
- Walczaki
- OMEGA
- INOX Division
- WOPA Esports
- Butterfly
- Just Players
- QUAZAR
- BAKS Esports
- Leo Team
- Black Phoenix
- lavked
- G2 Ares
- ex-RUSTEC
- Nexus Gaming
- Azuolas
- Honvéd Esport
- ENCE
- NAVI Junior
- Permitta Esports
- Spirit Academy
- Bushido Wildcats
Prize Pool Distribution
The total prize pool for the tournament is $25,000.
- 1st place — $10,000;
- 2nd place — $5,000;
- 3rd–4th place — $2,500 each;
- 5th–8th places — $1,250 each.
Schedule for the first day of play
September 15, times are in Moscow time.
- 11:00 a.m. — QUAZAR vs. Permitta Esports.
- 2:00 PM — Leo Team vs. Bushido Wildcats.
- 5:00 p.m. — BAKS Esports vs. Spirit Academy.
- 8:00 PM — G2 Ares vs. Azuolas.
Where to Watch CCT Europe 2026 Series #9
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English-language broadcast:
- Kick.
- Russian-language broadcast:
Photo — CCT.
