Logitech G Play Connect 2026 CS2 Preview: Format, Roster, Prize Pool
The Logitech G Play Connect 2026 Counter-Strike 2 matches kick off tomorrow. Find out more about the tournament format, participant list, prize pool distribution, and schedule in this article.
Format and Dates
Logitech G Play Connect 2026 for CS2 will take place September 17–23 in Warsaw, Poland. Twelve teams will participate in the LAN stage, divided into two groups of six teams each. In each group, matches will be played in a round-robin format with best-of-1 series: Group A matches will take place on September 17, and Group B matches on September 18. The group winners will advance directly to the semifinals, while the second- and third-place teams will face off in the quarterfinals on September 19. The semifinal matches are scheduled for September 22, and the grand final will take place at a dedicated arena on September 23.
List of participants in Logitech G Play Connect 2026 for CS2
- B8 Esports
- GamerLegion
- Luminosity Gaming
- IC Esports
- Ninjas in Pyjamas
- 3DMAX
- Team Liquid
- EYEBALLERS
- M80
- BBL Esports
- Metizport
- INFINITE
Prize Pool Distribution
A total of $100,000 in prize money will be awarded for CS2 as part of Logitech G Play Connect 2026.
- 1st place — $40,000;
- 2nd place — $20,000;
- 3rd–4th place — $10,000;
- 5th–6th place — $4,750;
- 7th–8th place — $1,750;
- 9th–10th place — $1,750;
- 11th–12th place — $1,750.
Schedule for the first day of play
September 17, times listed in Moscow time.
- 11:00 a.m. — B8 Esports vs. Metizport.
- 12:00 p.m. — GamerLegion vs. Luminosity Gaming.
- 12:00 — Ninjas in Pyjamas vs. M80.
- 1:00 PM — B8 Esports vs. GamerLegion.
- 1:00 p.m. — Metizport vs. Luminosity Gaming.
- 2:00 p.m. — M80 vs. GamerLegion.
- 2:00 PM — Ninjas in Pyjamas vs. B8 Esports.
- 3:00 PM — Metizport vs. Ninjas in Pyjamas.
- 3:00 PM — Luminosity Gaming vs. B8 Esports.
- 4:00 PM — GamerLegion vs. Ninjas in Pyjamas.
- 4:00 PM — M80 vs. Metizport.
- 5:00 PM — Metizport vs. GamerLegion.
- 5:00 p.m. — Luminosity Gaming vs. M80.
- 6:00 PM — Luminosity Gaming vs. Ninjas in Pyjamas.
- 6:00 p.m. — B8 Esports vs. M80.
Where to Watch Logitech G Play Connect 2026 for CS2
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