Passion UA, fnatic, and OG Eliminated from BC.Game Masters 2026 as Playoffs Begin

The BC.Game Masters Championship 2026 has officially reached its playoff stage, but not without major upsets. Passion UA, fnatic, and OG have all been eliminated during the group stage, dealing a heavy blow to their chances of qualifying for the IEM Cologne 2026 Major.

BC.Game Masters 2026: Group Stage Results and Key Eliminations

The Bucharest LAN event featured a 16-team GSL format, with only eight squads advancing. Among the biggest surprises of the tournament were the early exits of three well-known organizations:

• Passion UA
• fnatic
• OG

Their elimination significantly reshapes the ongoing CS2 Major qualification race, where every ranking point matters.

Passion UA’s Collapse Hurts Major Qualification Hopes

Passion UA suffered one of the most damaging runs of the event. The team:

• Lost 11-13 to BASEMENT BOYS
• Fell 1-2 to Tricked in the elimination match

This last-place finish severely impacts their VRS (Valve Regional Standings) ranking, putting their IEM Cologne 2026 qualification in serious danger.

Earlier in the season, coach T.c emphasized the team’s priorities:

“The main thing for us is qualifying for the Major.”

Following the disappointing result, Passion UA’s management urged fans to remain supportive during what they described as a critical period for the roster.

fnatic’s Struggles Continue Despite Roster Changes

For fnatic, the elimination marks another setback in a difficult season. The team entered the tournament with slim qualification chances and failed to capitalize.

Key losses included:

• Defeat to MOUZ NXT in the winners’ match
• Loss to aimclub in the decider

The event also marked the debut of Br4tkO, who replaced Maden shortly before the tournament. The move was intended to spark a late-season recovery, but fnatic’s performance suggests the roster still needs time to stabilize.

OG Eliminated After Costly Early Loss

OG also exited early after:

• Losing 10-13 to Inner Circle
• Falling to 9INE in the decider match

The initial loss proved especially costly in terms of ranking points, effectively ending their realistic chances of reaching the Major.

Despite the result, recent comments from bodyy highlighted optimism within the squad:

“I really enjoy the way cadiaN is calling.”

This makes the early elimination even more disappointing, as OG appeared to be building momentum before the event.

Teams Advancing to BC.Game Masters Playoffs

The following teams secured spots in the playoffs:

Group Winners (3-0):

• MOUZ NXT
• BESTIA
• Eternal Fire
• Inner Circle

Decider Winners:

• aimclub
• Tricked
• HYPERSPIRIT
• 9INE

They join the top-seeded teams already placed in the bracket, setting up a competitive playoff stage.

BC.Game Masters 2026 Playoffs: What to Watch

One of the most anticipated storylines is the debut of NertZ for G2, as they face aimclub in the Round of 16.

The tournament continues to gain attention as part of the expanding BC.Game esports circuit, which includes:

• $50,000 prize pool for this event
• Plans for 11 additional tournaments in 2026
• Total projected prize pool of $650,000

Impact on the CS2 Major Race

With Passion UA, fnatic, and OG eliminated, the race for IEM Cologne 2026 becomes even tighter. Upcoming events like DraculaN Season 6 will now play a decisive role in determining the final Major spots.