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IEM Cologne 2026: Qualify to Playoffs

$45,683 Vol.

Jun 21, 2026
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$45,683 Vol.

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Vitality

$497 Vol.

95%

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Team Spirit

$553 Vol.

87%

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Natus Vincere

$459 Vol.

83%

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Falcons

$16 Vol.

75%

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FURIA

$13 Vol.

69%

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MOUZ

$292 Vol.

64%

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Aurora

$914 Vol.

49%

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PARIVISION

$37 Vol.

56%

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The MongolZ

$288 Vol.

56%

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G2

$553 Vol.

38%

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Legacy

$731 Vol.

36%

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FUT

$795 Vol.

26%

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BetBoom

$711 Vol.

28%

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paiN

$0 Vol.

30%

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GamerLegion

$2,168 Vol.

20%

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M80

$70 Vol.

16%

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Astralis

$876 Vol.

29%

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9z

$928 Vol.

14%

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B8

$70 Vol.

13%

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Monte

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11%

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MIBR

$5 Vol.

5%

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BIG

$736 Vol.

4%

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Team Liquid

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4%

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NRG

$132 Vol.

2%

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Lynn Vision

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2%

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FlyQuest

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1%

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TYLOO

$13,904 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve according to which teams qualify for the Playoffs of IEM Cologne 2026, scheduled to take place from June 2 to June 21, 2026. Ties in standings will be broken according to the official ESL rules. If the IEM Cologne 2026 is canceled, postponed, or if the official list of IEM Cologne 2026 Playoffs participants is not published before June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source will be official information from the ESL website (https://pro.eslgaming.com/). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/counterstrike/Intel_Extreme_Masters/2026/Cologne) may also be used.Stage 1 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 is underway in a 16-team Swiss format, where elimination and advancement matches are best-of-three while others remain best-of-one, determining which squads advance to Stage 2 and ultimately contend for one of eight playoff berths in the single-elimination bracket. Recent results show strong starts from B8, BetBoom, GamerLegion, and M80, positioning them near the top of the standings, while teams like Sinners and Gaimin Gladiators face early elimination pressure. European squads dominate the higher-seeded Stage 3 invites based on Valve Regional Standings, though roster overhauls such as BIG’s recent changes have enabled unexpected qualification paths. The shift to all best-of-three matches in Stage 3 adds consistency for favorites while increasing upset potential for teams carrying momentum from Stage 1 and 2.

This market will resolve according to which teams qualify for the Playoffs of IEM Cologne 2026, scheduled to take place from June 2 to June 21, 2026.

Ties in standings will be broken according to the official ESL rules.

If the IEM Cologne 2026 is canceled, postponed, or if the official list of IEM Cologne 2026 Playoffs participants is not published before June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "No."

The primary resolution source will be official information from the ESL website (https://pro.eslgaming.com/). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/counterstrike/Intel_Extreme_Masters/2026/Cologne) may also be used.
Volume
$45,683
End Date
Jun 21, 2026
Market Opened
May 20, 2026, 10:52 AM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve according to which teams qualify for the Playoffs of IEM Cologne 2026, scheduled to take place from June 2 to June 21, 2026. Ties in standings will be broken according to the official ESL rules. If the IEM Cologne 2026 is canceled, postponed, or if the official list of IEM Cologne 2026 Playoffs participants is not published before June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source will be official information from the ESL website (https://pro.eslgaming.com/). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/counterstrike/Intel_Extreme_Masters/2026/Cologne) may also be used.
This market will resolve according to which teams qualify for the Playoffs of IEM Cologne 2026, scheduled to take place from June 2 to June 21, 2026. Ties in standings will be broken according to the official ESL rules. If the IEM Cologne 2026 is canceled, postponed, or if the official list of IEM Cologne 2026 Playoffs participants is not published before June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source will be official information from the ESL website (https://pro.eslgaming.com/). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/counterstrike/Intel_Extreme_Masters/2026/Cologne) may also be used.Stage 1 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 is underway in a 16-team Swiss format, where elimination and advancement matches are best-of-three while others remain best-of-one, determining which squads advance to Stage 2 and ultimately contend for one of eight playoff berths in the single-elimination bracket. Recent results show strong starts from B8, BetBoom, GamerLegion, and M80, positioning them near the top of the standings, while teams like Sinners and Gaimin Gladiators face early elimination pressure. European squads dominate the higher-seeded Stage 3 invites based on Valve Regional Standings, though roster overhauls such as BIG’s recent changes have enabled unexpected qualification paths. The shift to all best-of-three matches in Stage 3 adds consistency for favorites while increasing upset potential for teams carrying momentum from Stage 1 and 2.

This market will resolve according to which teams qualify for the Playoffs of IEM Cologne 2026, scheduled to take place from June 2 to June 21, 2026.

Ties in standings will be broken according to the official ESL rules.

If the IEM Cologne 2026 is canceled, postponed, or if the official list of IEM Cologne 2026 Playoffs participants is not published before June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "No."

The primary resolution source will be official information from the ESL website (https://pro.eslgaming.com/). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/counterstrike/Intel_Extreme_Masters/2026/Cologne) may also be used.
Volume
$45,683
End Date
Jun 21, 2026
Market Opened
May 20, 2026, 10:52 AM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve according to which teams qualify for the Playoffs of IEM Cologne 2026, scheduled to take place from June 2 to June 21, 2026. Ties in standings will be broken according to the official ESL rules. If the IEM Cologne 2026 is canceled, postponed, or if the official list of IEM Cologne 2026 Playoffs participants is not published before June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source will be official information from the ESL website (https://pro.eslgaming.com/). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/counterstrike/Intel_Extreme_Masters/2026/Cologne) may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"IEM Cologne 2026: Qualify to Playoffs" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 32 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Vitality" at 95%, followed by "Team Spirit" at 87%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 95¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 95% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "IEM Cologne 2026: Qualify to Playoffs" has generated $45.7K in total trading volume since the market launched on May 20, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "IEM Cologne 2026: Qualify to Playoffs," browse the 32 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "IEM Cologne 2026: Qualify to Playoffs" is "Vitality" at 95%, meaning the market assigns a 95% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Team Spirit" at 87%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "IEM Cologne 2026: Qualify to Playoffs" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.