IEM Krakow 2026 Day 3 Schedule & Latest Tournament Results

Another day of IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 1 is behind us. We already know which teams have secured their spots in the main stage and which ones have said goodbye to the tournament. Ahead of us are six decisive matches that will determine who advances to the main stage, joins the giants of the scene, and continues the fight — and who ends their journey at IEM Krakow 2026.

Below, you’ll find a recap of how Day 2 unfolded and what awaits us next.

IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 1 — What to Expect on Day 3

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The matchup between BC.Game Esports and Ninjas in Pyjamas is a true do-or-die encounter, as the winner advances directly to Stage 2 while the losing side is eliminated from the tournament. NiP’s experience in decisive series supports a fast-win scenario reflected in the first Bet Builder option, which combines a Ninjas in Pyjamas victory, fewer than 9.5 rounds for BC.Game on Map 1, and under 2.5 total maps for odds of 3.74. The alternative, higher-risk option at odds of 12.31 focuses on a longer series, where BC.Game win the match, the series goes over 2.5 maps, s1mple records more than 17.5 kills on Map 1, and Ninjas in Pyjamas stay under 11.5 rounds on the opening map.

In the lower-bracket clash between Aurora Gaming and paiN Gaming, a spot in Stage 2 is also on the line. For Aurora, this match is especially critical, as another defeat would mean elimination despite a promising start to the tournament. The first Bet Builder scenario at odds of 8.8 plays around a split-map outcome, combining a paiN Gaming match victory with Aurora winning Map 1. The second option, priced at 10.51, backs a full comeback from Aurora, featuring a 2:1 series win, over 11.5 rounds for Aurora on Map 1, and more than 16.5 kills from woxic on the opening map.

The biggest matches are still ahead, and very soon it will become clear who earns a ticket to Stage 2 and gets the chance to challenge even stronger opponents.

Second Day of Stage 1 at IEM Krakow 2026: Results

Yesterday, January 29, the fate of six teams was decided in Stage 1 of IEM Krakow 2026. The first team to officially secure a place in Stage 2 was PARIVISION. In their match against Aurora Gaming, both teams won their own map picks, but on the deciding Dust2, PARIVISION dominated completely, winning 13:4 and sending the Turkish squad into an elimination match.

Despite BC.Game Esports’ impressive comeback win against Legacy in the previous round, their qualification match against 3DMAX went very differently. The French side fully controlled the series and closed it out 2:0 (Overpass 13:3, Anubis 13:4).

Such one-sided scenarios became some of the most popular among GG.BET users — according to statistics, 45% of all Bet Builder combinations on IEM matches were successful, with the Legacy vs FUT Esports match drawing the most betting attention.

One of the most intense matches of the day was the showdown between G2 Esports and Team Liquid. Both teams won maps outside of their own picks, and the decider on Anubis turned into a true thriller. Despite G2’s strong first half (9:3), Liquid mounted a comeback and pushed the game into overtime. However, G2 proved stronger in the extra rounds, closing the map 16:14 and securing their place in Stage 2.

Among the most popular Bet Builder markets that day were match winner, map handicap, and round handicap on Map 1 (including overtime), which perfectly reflected the tense nature of the series.

The teams eliminated from IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 1 include:

• B8, who showed competitive play but lost 0:2 to paiN Gaming
• Passion UA, who challenged Ninjas in Pyjamas but fell 10:13 on the deciding Anubis
• Legacy, who failed to find their rhythm against FUT Esports and lost 0:2

Results — IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 1, Day 2:

• Team Liquid 1: 2 G2 Esports
• Legacy 0: 2 FUT Esports
• Ninjas in Pyjamas 2: 1 Passion UA
• BC.Game Esports 0: 2 3DMAX
• Aurora Gaming 1: 2 PARIVISION
• paiN Gaming 2: 0 B8

Decisive matches lie ahead, where teams will have one last chance to reach IEM Krakow 2026 Stage 2, one of the most prestigious tournaments of the year.

Stage 1 Day 3 Match Schedule at IEM Krakow 2026

Today, January 30, six matches are scheduled in Stage 1, starting at 15:00 EET. This will be the defining day of the tournament: five teams will advance to Stage 2, while five others will see their IEM Krakow 2026 journey come to an end. High-stakes battles await, where every round could be the last.

The decisive clashes are coming — don’t miss a moment and support your favorite team with us!