Final PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 Group Stage Matchups Set as Playoff Race Intensifies
Final PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 Group Stage Matchups Set as Playoff Race Intensifies
After four days of intense Swiss-system competition at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, the final set of group stage matches has been confirmed, with the remaining playoff places still up for grabs.
With the conclusion of Day Four in Romania, MOUZ, The MongolZ, and FURIA have already secured their places in the event’s playoff bracket, while FaZe Clan, B8, and HEROIC were eliminated from contention.
Notably, G2 Esports staged a strong recovery after a poor start, handling HEROIC in a best-of-three series to qualify for the upcoming decisive matches — a notable turnaround following their 0-2 opening record.
Decisive Group Stage Matches (18th Feb)
The final round of Swiss group play will feature three high-stakes clashes that will determine the last teams advancing to the playoffs:
| Time (Local) | Matchup |
|---|---|
| 11:00 | Aurora vs Astralis |
| 14:00 | FUT vs PARIVISION |
| 17:00 | Natus Vincere (NAVI) vs G2 Esports |
These matchups involve a mix of established heavyweights and emerging squads:
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NAVI vs G2: A headline duel as both teams fight for a crucial playoff berth. NAVI, after a surprising loss to The MongolZ, cannot afford another defeat, while G2’s resurgence gives them momentum.
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FUT vs PARIVISION: Two youthful rosters meeting in another playoff-deciding showdown. PARIVISION brings experienced leadership from veteran Jame, adding strategic weight to the encounter.
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Aurora vs Astralis: Aurora’s Swiss run continues with one final chance to extend their tournament. Their opponent, Astralis, is fighting to stay alive after mixed results in earlier rounds.
About PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026
PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 is one of the premier Counter-Strike 2 LAN events of the year, taking place in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Sixteen teams are competing under a Swiss group stage format, where all matches are best-of-three. The top eight teams from this stage will move on to the single-elimination playoffs, culminating in finals later this week.
The event boasts a $1,250,000 total prize pool, evenly split between Player Share and Club Share, and continues to attract elite global competition.
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