PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 organizers announced direct invites for the upcoming regional closed qualifiers. Ukrainian squads B8 and Inner Circle earned direct spots in the qualifier alongside Ninjas in Pyjamas and Nuclear TigeRES.

Four remaining slots will be decided through open qualifiers running from September 3 to 6. The European closed qualifier takes place from September 9 to 13 using a double-elimination format with best-of-three matches and a best-of-five grand final.

The main event runs from October 22 to 31 in Bucharest, Romania, featuring 16 teams competing for a $1,250,000 prize pool. Several main event participants are already determined by the world ranking, including Natus Vincere, Vitality, Spirit, G2, MOUZ, and FURIA.