Intel Extreme Masters Kraków 2026 starts tomorrow

Intel Extreme Masters Kraków 2026 starts tomorrow!

From January 28 to February 8, 2026, the Polish city of Krakow will become the capital of esports. One of the main tournaments of the Intel Extreme Masters series with a prize pool of $1 000 000 will take place at TAURON Arena.

Format and schedule:

The tournament will start with the Intel Extreme Masters Kraków 2026 Play-In stage, where 8 teams will fight for spots in the group stage. The Play-In participants include GamerLegion, HEROIC, PARIVISION, Aurora and others.

24 teams, including the world’s top lineups such as Vitality, FaZe, Natus Vincere, Spirit and MOUZ, will compete for the title and a large cash prize.

The group stage and playoffs will conclude with a grand final played in a best-of-five (Bo5) series on February 8.

What is important to know:

• Dates: January 28 — February 8, 2026.

• Location: Krakow, Poland. Playoffs — at TAURON Arena.

• Prize pool: $1 000 000. The winner will receive $400 000.

• Format: Play-In → Group stage (2 groups of 8 teams) → Playoffs.

We are looking forward to exciting matches and new champions at Intel Extreme Masters Kraków 2026!