Europe floods PGL Singapore Major as 100 Thieves snatch final VRS berth

The final roster is sealed

Today, November 2, the Counter‑Strike 2 calendar turned a page: the invitation list for the PGL Singapore Major 2026 was officially closed. After months of points battles and last‑chance qualifiers, exactly 32 teams earned the right to converge on Singapore on November 24 for Stage 1 of a three‑week showdown that will crown the year’s second Major champion on December 13.

Europe’s massive surge

Europe now dominates the field with 18 representatives, the highest regional tally of any CS2 tournament this year. The surge follows the disappointing performances of Asian and Americas squads at the Cologne Major, which freed an extra European VRS slot. That vacancy was seized by 100 Thieves, who clinched it by winning the FiRe Last Chance 2026 event. Their victory capped a relentless season of grinding for VRS points, turning a long shot into a guaranteed Major berth.

Americas stay strong, but lose a slot

North and South America together send nine teams, a slight dip from the previous Major’s ten. Thanks to solid results throughout the year, two of those squads—earned through consistent VRS accumulation—will bypass the opening stages and drop straight into Stage 3, giving them a strategic rest and preparation edge.

Asia fights back from the setback

The Asian region’s representation shrank, with all its teams beginning in Stage 2. Nevertheless, BC. Game and MongolZ are viewed as the region’s spearheads, expected to “trample the competition” and restore Asia’s standing on the global stage. A notable absentee is TYLOO, which forfeited an IEM Beijing match, lost crucial VRS points, and consequently ceded its Major slot to Lynn Vision Gaming.

Oceania’s lone wolf

The stage is set: 32 teams, three weeks, and a Singapore arena buzzing with anticipation.