PGL Bucharest 2026: the invited teams are announced

The organizers of PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 have announced the invited teams for the European Closed Qualifier. B8 and Inner Circle received slots alongside Ninjas in Pyjamas and Nuclear TigeRES.

The closed qualifier will be held from September 9 to September 13 in a double-elimination format. Bo3 matches, Bo5 grand final. The winner will receive a spot in the main stage. The main tournament will take place from October 22–22 to October 31 in Bucharest. 16 teams will are in the finals. The participating teams have already been announced: NAVI, Vitality, Spirit, G2, MOUZ, and FURIA.

Ukrainian teams B8 and Inner Circle could advance through the qualifiers and join the top teams at the October stage. Their immediate task is to successfully pass the September qualifiers.