The pros shared their Pick’Em picks for the playoffs of the IEM Cologne Major 2026

Counter-Strike 2 analysts, commentators, and hosts have shared their Pick’Em picks for the playoffs of the IEM Cologne Major 2026. Read on for all their predictions.

Analyst Jakob “Pimp” Winneke:

Analyst Duncan “Thorin” Shields:

Host James “BanKs” Banks:

Commentator Jordan “Elfishguy” Mays:

Commentator and analyst Teodor “Tedd” Borisov:

Commentator Travis “Trav” Landau Mott:

Analyst Sam “Tech Girl” Wright:

The IEM Cologne Major 2026 is taking place from June 2 to 21 in Germany. Thirty-two teams are competing in the tournament, which has a total prize pool of $1,250,000. Predictions for the third stage of the Major will close tomorrow, June 18, at 3:30 p.m. Moscow time.

Photo by Adela Sznajder, ESL.