The IEM Kraków 2026 is one of the first tournaments of the Counter-Strike 2 esports calendar, and a Tier-1 event promising big money and an even bigger spectacle. The best esports players around the world will be coming to Poland to compete, including, of course, many familiar names.
Kraków will play host to the first Intel Extreme Masters event of 2026, and the second Tier-1 event after the BLAST Bounty Winter 2026. It is one of five confirmed IEM events of the year, with the largest of the bunch being the Cologne Major.
With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about the Intel Extreme Masters Kraków 2026, including its schedule, participating teams, structure, prize pool, and how to watch the event.