NRG win Fragadelphia Miami, secure crucial VRS points and enter IEM Kraków invite range

NRG claimed the Fragadelphia Miami title with a convincing 3–1 victory over 9INE in the grand final, a result that proved decisive not only for the trophy but also for the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) race. The win earned NRG 124 VRS points, lifting them six places in the global ranking and pushing the North American squad into the final invite slot for IEM Kraków Stage 1.

Fragadelphia Miami final: NRG overpower 9INE

The best-of-five grand final delivered a mix of marathon rounds and one-sided finishes:

• Dust2: NRG 25–23 9INE

• Overpass: 9INE 16–14 NRG

• Inferno: NRG 13–7 9INE

• Train: NRG 13–5 9INE

After narrowly surviving Dust2, NRG briefly lost momentum on Overpass before taking full control of the series on Inferno and Train. The closing maps underlined their improved structure and confidence, particularly in mid-round decision-making.

br0 leads NRG to the title

Alexander “br0” Bro was the standout performer of Fragadelphia Miami. He finished the tournament with a 1.27 overall rating and followed it up with a 1.32 rating in the grand final, posting a 103–83 kill-death record across the series.

His consistency across all four maps was a major factor in NRG’s deep run and ultimately earned him the event MVP award.

oSee’s impact after returning to the lineup

Another key storyline was the return of Josh “oSee” Ohm to NRG’s active roster. Playing his first tournament after a five-month stint on the bench, the AWPer ended Fragadelphia Miami with a 1.18 event rating.

His most influential performance came on Inferno in the final, where he recorded a 2.06 rating, helping NRG swing the series firmly in their favor. The event marked a strong start to NRG’s new chapter following recent roster adjustments.

VRS implications: NRG and GamerLegion benefit

Beyond the title itself, Fragadelphia Miami had major consequences for the IEM Kraków invite race:

• NRG climbed into the last qualifying position for a Stage 1 invite thanks to their tournament victory.

• GamerLegion also secured enough points for Kraków by winning the third-place decider against M80, despite competing without Oldřich “PR” Nový, who missed the event due to illness.

The results highlighted how impactful Tier-2 LAN events have become under the VRS system.

Surprises and disappointments in Miami

One of the biggest upsets of the tournament involved Sharks, who entered Fragadelphia Miami as the fourth-highest-ranked team in attendance. They were eliminated in the group stage after losses to the newly formed Wildcard roster, a result that caused Sharks to drop six places to 48th in the global VRS ranking.

What’s next for NRG

NRG’s Fragadelphia Miami win kicks off a busy schedule. The team is set to compete at Mythical LAN Las Vegas before moving on to BLAST Bounty Season 1, which begins on January 12. Most importantly, their VRS position now places them on course for IEM Kraków, one of the most significant Counter-Strike events of the season.

IEM Kraków overview

IEM Kraków will serve as ESL’s EPT Winter Championship, featuring a $1,250,000 prize pool. The live arena portion of the tournament is scheduled for February 6–8, 2026, at the TAURON Arena Kraków in Poland.