IEM Cologne Major 2026 Opening Stage Day 1 Picks - June 2

The IEM Cologne Major 2026 kicks off the Opening Stage on Monday, June 2nd with eight high-stakes BO1 games. There will be 16 teams fighting for eight spots into the Challengers Stage.

THE GAMES

Let's dive right in. Percentages are approximate win probabilities based on available odds.

B8 vs TYLOO

B8 57% · TYLOO 43%

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Pick: TBD
Top Projection: TBD
Top Leverage: TBD

BetBoom vs Gaimin Gladiators

BB Team 66% · Gaimin Gladiators 34%

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Pick: TBD
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BIG vs Liquid

BIG 57% · Liquid 43%

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Pick: TBD
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GamerLegion vs NRG

GamerLegion 66% · NRG 34%

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Pick: TBD
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HEROIC vs Sharks Esports

HEROIC 63% · Sharks 37%

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Pick: TBD
Top Projection: TBD
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M80 vs Lynn Vision

M80 60% · Lynn Vision 40%

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Pick: TBD
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MIBR vs THUNDERdOWNUNDER

MIBR 67% · THUNDERdOWNUNDER 33%

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Pick: TBD
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SINNERS vs FlyQuest

SINNERS 57% · FlyQuest 43%

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Pick: TBD
Top Projection: TBD
Top Leverage: TBD

Win probabilities are approximate and subject to change. Always check current numbers before locking decisions.

For player-level ratings check CARNAGE before games start. For game-level fair values see MARKET. The new tool, RANGE, shows outcome distributions on a player and team level. For the full event hub see IEM Cologne Major 2026.

Good luck!