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He is fascinated by gaming competitions, believing that… Read full bio → + 3 more Published Sep 12, 2026 Updated Sep 12, 2026 Read time 4 min Counter Strike 2News Despite the impressive prize pool, some big teams skip this Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) tournament. That promises good money matches for those top dogs who participate! Sure, they should beware of the underdogs and the power of upsets. The CS2 esports event FISSURE Playground 3 runs from Sept. 8 to Sept. 13 in Suzhou, China. It features a group stage and single-elimination playoffs, with 16 teams in the lineup. Originally, Playground 3 was planned for April, but FISSURE postponed it. The action still happens thanks to the new partnership with GGMEDIA — delaying two other tournaments by this organizer. Some of the strongest teams on the global CS2 scene have joined the revived Playground. G2 Esports, FURIA, Legacy, and FaZe are among the biggest favorites. Table of contents How to watch CS2 FISSURE Playground 3: Stream Schedule of matches Results of FISSURE Playground 3 Six teams to follow at Counter-Strike 2 FISSURE Playground 3 How to watch CS2 FISSURE Playground 3: Stream Catch the FISSURE Playground 3 action at the official Kick channels: 2Stream A: fissurecsa Stream B: fissurecsb Schedule of matches FISSURE Playground 3 has two tournament phases. Sept. 8–10: Group stage. Sept. 11–13: Playoffs. Day 5 matches, Sept. 12 — Semifinals 2 p.m. CST / 8 a.m. CEST / 2 a.m. ETLegacy 2:1 MIBR 13:10 on Nuke 11:13 on Ancient 16:14 on Inferno 5 p.m. CST / 11 a.m. CEST / 5 a.m. ETBetBoom Team vs G2 Esports Counter Strike 2 News All CS2 tournaments and Major dates in 2026 Many great tournaments happen this year! Check out the competitive calendar and not miss big Counter-Strike 2 events. Eugene Bozhenko Results of FISSURE Playground 3 All 16 participating teams are divided into two groups to play through double-elimination brackets. Each group has three playoff slots: two for upper brackets and one for lower brackets. Group winners advance to the semifinals. Second and third placements start the playoffs from the quarterfinals. Group A Group A brackets after the upper semifinals, CS2 FISSURE Playground 3 (Image credit: FISSURE) Legacy 2:1 magic 13:7 on Ancient 7:13 on Dust II 16:14 on MiragePARIVISION 2:0 TYLOO 13:11 on Inferno 13:4 on Ancient ~~Anubis~~ FaZe 0:2 Alliance 9:13 on Ancient 11:13 on Nuke ~~Anubis~~FURIA 2:1 GamerLegion 11:13 on Cache 13:10 on Mirage 13:3 on Dust II Legacy 2:0 Alliance13:4 on Inferno 13:6 on Dust II ~~Ancient~~ (Upper semifinal, playoff qualification)PARIVISION 0:2 FURIA2:13 on Ancient 11:13 on Inferno ~~Mirage~~ (Upper semifinal, playoff qualification) magic 2:1 FaZe16:14 on Ancient 10:13 on Dust II 19:16 on Cache (Elimination quarterfinal)TYLOO 2:0 GamerLegion13:7 on Ancient 13:6 on Mirage ~~Cache~~ (Elimination quarterfinal) magic 2:0 PARIVISION13:11 on Ancient 16:14 on Inferno ~~Mirage~~ (Elimination semifinal)Alliance 2:0 TYLOO13:11 on Inferno 13:11 on Ancient ~~Anubis~~ (Elimination semifinal) Legacy 2:0 FURIA13:7 on Mirage 13:9 on Ancient ~~Dust II~~ (Upper final)magic 0:2 Alliance13:16 on Ancient 7:13 on Inferno ~~Dust II~~ (Elimination final, playoff qualification) Counter Strike 2 Guides All CS2 maps explained The Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) community has clear preferences for map picks in pro and casual play. 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Eugene Bozhenko Results in Group B Group B brackets after the upper semifinals, CS2 FISSURE Playground 3 (Image credit: FISSURE) 9z Team 2:0 5star eSports 13:3 on Cache 13:4 on Nuke ~~Inferno~~G2 1:2 Astralis 9:13 on Ancient 19:17 on Mirage 5:13 on Inferno The MongolZ 1:2 MIBR 13:5 on Ancient 10:13 on Mirage 12:16 on InfernoBetBoom Team 2:0 BIG 13:8 on Cache 13:9 on Nuke ~~Ancient~~ 9z Team 0:2 MIBR6:13 on Mirage 7:13 on Nuke ~~Inferno~~ (Upper semifinal, playoff qualification)Astralis0:2 BetBoom Team 14:16 on Ancient 8:13 on Anubis ~~Nuke~~ (Upper semifinal, playoff qualification) 5star eSports 2:0 The MongolZ13:9 on Inferno 13:11 on Nuke ~~Ancient~~ (Elimination quarterfinal)G22:1 BIG 8:13 on Cache 13:7 on Mirage 13:10 on Ancient (Elimination quarterfinal) 5star eSports 1:2 Astralis10:13 on Inferno 13:5 on Ancient 11:13 on Cache (Elimination semifinal)9z Team 1:2 G2 Esports13:11 on Dust II 8:13 on Ancient 10:13 on Inferno (Elimination semifinal) MIBR 0:2 BetBoom Team9:13 on Mirage 14:16 on Anubis ~~Nuke~~ (Upper final)5star 0:2 G2 Esports 9:13 on Inferno 4:13 on Ancient ~~Anubis~~ (Elimination final, playoff qualification) Counter Strike 2 Guides Best CS2 crosshair codes & settings Using crosshairs of pro players is a nice step towards competitive effectiveness. 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Eugene Bozhenko Playoffs | Quarterfinals | Semifinal | Finals | | --- | --- | --- | | FURIA 0:2 G2 Esports 14:16 on Ancient 3:13 on Dust II ~~Mirage~~ | BetBoom Team vs G2 Esports | Legacy vs TBD (grand final) | | MIBR 2:0 Alliance 13:4 on Inferno 13:4 on Cache ~~Ancient~~ | Legacy 2:1 MIBR 13:10 on Nuke 11:13 on Ancient 16:14 on Inferno | | Playoff brackets at CS2 FISSURE Playground 3, after the quarterfinals (Image credit: FISSURE) Final standings | Placement | Teams | Prize money | | --- | --- | --- | | 1st | TBD | $300,000 | | 2nd | TBD | $160,000 | | 3rd–4th | TBD MIBR | $93,000 | | 5th–6th | FURIA Alliance | $65,000 | | 7th–8th | 5star Esports magic | $42,000 | | 9th–12th | Astralis PARIVISION 9z Team TYLOO | $20,000 | | 13th–16th | GamerLegion BIG FaZe Clan The MongolZ | $15,000 | Counter Strike 2 Guides Every major Counter-Strike 2 update, explained Valve is traditionally slow to release big CS2 updates, but time after time, we receive fundamental changes to the game.... Eugene Bozhenko Six teams to follow at Counter-Strike 2 FISSURE Playground 3 FURIA were second at the IEM Cologne Major and reached the top 4 at BLAST Open in Porto. The team won FISSURE Playground 2, which happened back in September 2025. FURIA during BLAST Open Porto 2026 (Image credit: Sophie Barrowclough / BLAST) G2 Esports enjoyed the top 8 placements at a few recent CS2 events, including the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC 2026). With no Vitality or Spirit in the mix, G2 are among the top trophy contenders. G2 Esports during BLAST Open Porto 2026 (Image credit: Sophie Barrowclough / BLAST) The new roster of FaZe Clan played really well at the CS2 EWC 2026. They were in the top 4 at BLAST Bounty Summer 2026. CS2 FaZe Clan during BLAST Bounty Summer 2026 (Image credit: Joao Ferreira / BLAST) Legacy were true heroes of the EWC 2026, reaching the top 3. At the BLAST Open Fall 2026, Legacy made even Falcons and Vitality nervous. Legacy at CS2 EWC 2026 (Image credit: EWC) The MongolZ are still looking for good synergy for their refreshed roster. Playground 3 is a good opportunity for them to shine. The MongolZ at CS2 EWC 2026 (Image credit: EWC) Astralis were pretty strong at BLAST Bounty Summer 2026, reaching the top 4. The roster has had enough practice to climb even higher. Astralis during BLAST Bounty Summer 2026 (Image credit: Joao Ferreira / BLAST) The next CS2 tournament on the calendar also features a partial presence of top-tier teams. StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026 runs from Sept. 17 to Sept. 20 in Barcelona, Spain. Vitality, MOUZ, NAVI, and FURIA are among the participants. Written by Eugene Bozhenko Senior Writer From the Mushroom Kingdom to Summoner’s Rift, Eugene actively explores the multidimensional world of video games and occasionally writes about his discoveries. He is fascinated by gaming competitions, believing that… Full bio Trending articles Street Fighter 6 at UFA 2026: CPT Premier ft. 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