Pavlodar Ertis Cup 2026 Preview: Format, Roster, Schedule for the First Day of Play
The matches of the 2026 Pavlodar Ertis Cup begin tomorrow. The event format, list of participants, prize pool distribution, and schedule for the first day of play are detailed below.
Format and Dates
The Pavlodar Ertis Cup 2026 will take place July 25–26 in Kazakhstan. A total of 8 teams will participate in the tournament, divided into two equal groups. The top two teams from each group will advance to the playoffs. The final stage of the LAN event will be held in a single-elimination format.
List of Participants
- OMEGA
- NOVAQ
- DEPO
- Team Orda
- Altay Esports
- Rune Eaters Esports
- AimAssassins
- ZWAW
Prize Pool Distribution
As part of the Pavlodar Ertis Cup 2026, teams will compete for a $30,000 prize pool.
- 1st place — $15,000;
- 2nd place — $6,000;
- 3rd–4th place — $2,500 each;
- 5th–8th place — $1,000 each.
Schedule for the first day of play
July 25, times are in Moscow time.
- 8:00 a.m. — OMEGA vs. AimAssassins.
- 8:00 a.m. — NOVAQ vs. Team Orda.
- 8:00 a.m. — DEPO vs. ZWAW.
- 8:00 a.m. — Rune Eaters Esports vs. Altay Esports.
- 9:00 a.m. — TBD vs. TBD (Group A winners’ match).
- 9:00 a.m. — TBD vs. TBD (Group A losers’ match).
- 9:00 a.m. — TBD vs. TBD (Group B winners’ match).
- 9:00 a.m. — TBD vs. TBD (Group B losers’ match).
- 12:00 p.m. — TBD vs. TBD (Group A decider).
- 12:00 p.m. — TBD vs. TBD (Group B Decider).
- 3:00 PM — TBD vs. TBD (semifinal).
- 3:00 PM — TBD vs. TBD (semifinal).
Where to Watch the 2026 Pavlodar Ertis Cup
- English-language broadcast — YouTube.
Photo — KOKONISTER.
