This market will resolve according to the winner of the IEM Cologne 2026 tournament, currently scheduled for June 2nd - June 21st, 2026.

If this tournament is cancelled, postponed after July 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or a winner has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”.

If multiple teams are declared winners, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed team name comes first alphabetically.

The resolution source for this market will be official information from the tournament organizer, ESL (https://pro.eslgaming.com/). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/counterstrike/Intel_Extreme_Masters/2026/Cologne) may also be used.



Vitality

Team Spirit

Natus Vincere

IEM Cologne Major 2026 Winner

This market will resolve according to which teams qualify for the Playoffs of IEM Cologne 2026, scheduled to take place from June 2 to June 21, 2026.

Ties in standings will be broken according to the official ESL rules.

If the IEM Cologne 2026 is canceled, postponed, or if the official list of IEM Cologne 2026 Playoffs participants is not published before June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "No."

The primary resolution source will be official information from the ESL website (https://pro.eslgaming.com/). However, a consensus of credible reporting (e.g., Liquipedia at https://liquipedia.net/counterstrike/Intel_Extreme_Masters/2026/Cologne) may also be used.

IEM Cologne 2026: Qualify to Playoffs

This market will resolve to "Yes" if Team Vitality appears at rank #2 or lower on HLTV.org's Valve global CS2 Team Ranking at any point between market creation and June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

If Vitality is tied in points with the 1st-place team, resolution follows HLTV's displayed ranking position. If HLTV displays Vitality at position 2 despite the tie, this resolves "Yes".

If Vitality is shown at rank #2 or worse before the deadline, the market may be resolved to "Yes" immediately. If no such appearance is observed by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "No" based on HLTV's Valve Ranking page. If the page is unavailable at that time and remains unavailable until July 10, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "No".

The primary resolution source for this market will be HLTV's Valve Ranking page (https://www.hltv.org/valve-ranking/teams/).

Will Vitality drop from #1 in the VRS rankings by June 30?

This market will resolve to "Yes" if any current member of the Counter-Strike 2 team of the FaZe clan comes out as a furry between market creation and July 31, 2026. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

For the purposes of this market, coming out as a furry may consist of written announcements, (e.g., "I am a furry", or acknowledgements of having a "fursona") or sufficient demonstration (e.g. video or photos of a qualifying team member wearing or owning a fursuit). Only one qualifying announcement or demonstration is required to resolve this market, and will qualify regardless of denial or denouncement. For example, a photo of a qualifying individual wearing a fursuit accompanied by the text "I am not a furry" would still qualify this market for a "Yes" resolution.

Only the coach and official members of the team will qualify; interim members, alumni, or stand-ins will not qualify.

The resolution source for this market will be statements from FaZe Counter-Strike 2 team members or their representatives, however a consensus of credible reporting may be considered.

Will any FaZe member come out as a furry by July 31?

This market will resolve to "Yes" if any player joins or leaves Natus Vincere's main CS2 roster (defined as players listed with status = "Starter" in the "Players of Natus Vincere" table on HLTV: https://www.hltv.org/team/4608/natus-vincere#tab-rosterBox) by July 1, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

As of market creation the active starter roster consists of the following five players: b1t, Aleksib, iM, w0nderful, and makazze. Name changes or aliases referring to the same player do not qualify as roster changes.

For the purpose of this market, "roster change" refers to any official signing, transfer, benching to inactive/reserve, release, retirement, or departure of a player from the active starter lineup. This includes adding new players (transfers, free agent signings, or loans), removing players (to bench/inactive, free agency, or other teams), or any change resulting in a different 5-player active roster on HLTV.

Coach changes and temporary stand-ins for a single event will not count. For matches and events, the stand-in appears in the active 5-player lineup but with a clear marker (e.g., [SI]) to distinguish them from the core roster.

The primary resolution source for this market will be HLTV; however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Will Natus Vincere make a roster change before July?

This market will resolve to "Yes" if Valve removes the listed map from the official map pool by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, and the removal lasts continuously for at least 48 hours.  Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

Temporary or testing removals reversed within 48 hours do not count.

The "official map pool" refers to the Active Duty map group in CS2, used for competitive matchmaking (Premier mode) and professional tournaments.

For the purpose of this market, “Valve” refers to Valve Corporation, the developer and publisher of the Counter-Strike series.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Valve; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.


Mirage

Inferno

Ancient

Which maps will Valve Remove by June 30?

This market will resolve to "Yes" if any player participating in an official match at IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1 visibly breaks equipment during or immediately following that match by June 8, 2026. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No."

"Breaks equipment" means a player's actions visibly damage, crack, snap, shatter, or otherwise render an item unusable or clearly broken. Examples of qualifying items include a mouse, keyboard, monitor, desk, or chair. Mere striking, slamming, or knocking over equipment without visible breakage will not qualify.

Only actions taken by a player during live match play, or immediately after the conclusion of that player's official match while still at the match setup or on the official broadcast, will count. Damage occurring before a match, outside the official match area, during practice, backstage, or away from the broadcasted match environment will not qualify.

This market concerns only players participating in official IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1 matches. Actions by coaches, staff, referees, audience members, or other non-players will not qualify.

If IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1 is canceled, postponed indefinitely, or if no official match of the tournament is completed by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "No."

The resolution source will be the official ESL CS broadcast, including the ESL CS livestream on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/eslcs). Only video from the official ESL CS broadcast/stream will qualify.

Will any player break a device during IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 1?

This market will resolve to "Yes" if any player joins or leaves PARIVISION's main CS2 roster (defined as players listed with status = "Starter" in the "Players of PARIVISION" table on HLTV: https://www.hltv.org/team/12467/parivision#tab-rosterBox) by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

As of market creation the active starter roster consists of the following five players: Jame, BELCHONOKK, xiELO, nota, and zweih. Name changes or aliases referring to the same player do not qualify as roster changes.

For the purpose of this market, "roster change" refers to any official signing, transfer, benching to inactive/reserve, release, retirement, or departure of a player from the active starter lineup. This includes adding new players (transfers, free agent signings, or loans), removing players (to bench/inactive, free agency, or other teams), or any change resulting in a different 5-player active roster on HLTV.

Coach changes and temporary stand-ins for a single event will not count. For matches and events, the stand-in appears in the active 5-player lineup but with a clear marker (e.g., [SI]) to distinguish them from the core roster.

The primary resolution source for this market will be HLTV; however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Will PARIVISION make a roster change before July?

This market will resolve to “Yes” if Valve adds the map Cache to the official map pool by January 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

If Cache is added to the Active Duty pool, it must remain there continuously for at least 48 hours for this market to resolve to “Yes”. Temporary additions (e.g., for testing) that are reversed within 48 hours will not count. If Cache is added after the deadline, this market will resolve to “No”, even if the addition was announced earlier.

For the purpose of this market, “Valve” refers to Valve Corporation, the developer and publisher of the Counter-Strike series.

For the purpose of this market, the “official map pool” refers to the Active Duty map group in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), which consists of the maps eligible for both competitive matchmaking and professional tournaments.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Valve; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.


This market will resolve to “Yes” if Valve adds the map Cache to the official map pool by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

If Cache is added to the Active Duty pool, it must remain there continuously for at least 48 hours for this market to resolve to “Yes”. Temporary additions (e.g., for testing) that are reversed within 48 hours will not count. If Cache is added after the deadline, this market will resolve to “No”, even if the addition was announced earlier.

For the purpose of this market, “Valve” refers to Valve Corporation, the developer and publisher of the Counter-Strike series.

For the purpose of this market, the “official map pool” refers to the Active Duty map group in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), which consists of the maps eligible for both competitive matchmaking and professional tournaments.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Valve; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

June 30

This market will resolve to “Yes” if Valve adds the map Cache to the official map pool by September 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

If Cache is added to the Active Duty pool, it must remain there continuously for at least 48 hours for this market to resolve to “Yes”. Temporary additions (e.g., for testing) that are reversed within 48 hours will not count. If Cache is added after the deadline, this market will resolve to “No”, even if the addition was announced earlier.

For the purpose of this market, “Valve” refers to Valve Corporation, the developer and publisher of the Counter-Strike series.

For the purpose of this market, the “official map pool” refers to the Active Duty map group in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), which consists of the maps eligible for both competitive matchmaking and professional tournaments.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Valve; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if Valve adds the map Cache to the official map pool by July 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

If Cache is added to the Active Duty pool, it must remain there continuously for at least 48 hours for this market to resolve to “Yes”. Temporary additions (e.g., for testing) that are reversed within 48 hours will not count. If Cache is added after the deadline, this market will resolve to “No”, even if the addition was announced earlier.

For the purpose of this market, “Valve” refers to Valve Corporation, the developer and publisher of the Counter-Strike series.

For the purpose of this market, the “official map pool” refers to the Active Duty map group in Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), which consists of the maps eligible for both competitive matchmaking and professional tournaments.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from Valve; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

July 31

Will Valve add Cache to the Map Pool by...?

This market will resolve to "Yes" if any player joins or leaves FURIA's main CS2 roster (defined as players listed with status = "Starter" in the "Players of FURIA" table on HLTV: https://www.hltv.org/team/8297/furia#tab-rosterBox) by June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

As of market creation the active starter roster consists of the following five players: FalleN, yuurih, YEKINDAR, KSCERATO, and molodoy. Name changes or aliases referring to the same player do not qualify as roster changes.

For the purpose of this market, "roster change" refers to any official signing, transfer, benching to inactive/reserve, release, retirement, or departure of a player from the active starter lineup. This includes adding new players (transfers, free agent signings, or loans), removing players (to bench/inactive, free agency, or other teams), or any change resulting in a different 5-player active roster on HLTV.

Coach changes and temporary stand-ins for a single event will not count. For matches and events, the stand-in appears in the active 5-player lineup but with a clear marker (e.g., [SI]) to distinguish them from the core roster.

The primary resolution source for this market will be HLTV; however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.