The first matches of the opening stage at IEM Cologne Major 2026 have already been revealed by Liquipedia.
- GamerLegion vs NRG
- B8 vs TYLOO
- HEROIC vs Sharks Esports
- BetBoom Team vs Gaimin Gladiators
- BIG vs Team Liquid
- M80 vs Lynn Vision Gaming
- MIBR vs THUNDERdOWNUNDER
- SINNERS Esports vs FlyQuest
As a reminder, after the roster lock, ESL published the lineups, including the substitutions that will be featured at the IEM Cologne Major 2026