You can find the invites to Intel® Extreme Masters Beijing 2026. All teams were invited based on the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) invitation data as of August 3rd, 2026.
In the Main Event, 16 teams will compete in 2 double elimination groups of 8 teams, where the top 3 teams from each group will make their way to playoffs, and compete for $1,250,000 in Total Winnings as well as a title in the race for the $1,000,000 ESL Grand Slam.
There are also two Closed qualifiers where 24 teams (16 teams in Global Qualifier, and 8 teams in Asia Qualifier) will compete in double-elimination brackets, where the winner team and runner-up team from the Global Qualifier and the winner team from the Asia Qualifier will progress to the Main Event.
Closed qualifier teams will be shared as soon as all teams are locked on.
Main Event:
- North America VRS Invite - Team liquid
- South America VRS Invite - 9Z Globant
- Asia VRS Invite - The MongolZ
- Global VRS Invite - Team Falcons
- Global VRS Invite - MOUZ
- Global VRS Invite - Natus Vincere
- Global VRS Invite - Legacy
- Global VRS Invite - FURIA
- Global VRS Invite - BetBoom Team
- Global VRS Invite - G2 Esports
- Global VRS Invite - Aurora Gaming
- Global VRS Invite - Parivision
- Global VRS Invite - FaZe Clan
- Global Closed Qualifier Winner (TBC)
- Global Closed Qualifier Runner-Up (TBC)
- Asia Closed Qualifier Winner (TBC)
Invites declined
- Team Vitality (VRS 5) declined their invite due to two players taking paternity leave during this period. The next eligible team Parivision (VRS 12) have been invited.
- Team Spirit (VRS 1) declined their invite due to the nature of a busy calendar and have been replaced by the next eligible team FaZe Clan (VRS 13)
Roster submission deadline: October 19th, 2026
A team must keep a majority roster from the original VRS invite date to be able to attend the event in November.
More Info
For more information on IEM Beijing 2026, visit the official website aqui.
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