PGL has announced the 12 invited teams for the upcoming PGL Masters Bucharest 2026, set to take place from October 24 to 31, 2026, in Bucharest. The tournament will conclude just before the deadline for invitations to the PGL Singapore Major.

The confirmed teams include Team Spirit, Team Vitality, Natus Vincere, FURIA, G2 Esports, and defending champions Aurora. bb team and 9z received invitations after successful performances at IEM Cologne. Legacy will compete with an updated roster, featuring Santino ‘try’ Rigaal instead of Guilherme ‘saadzin’ Pacheco.

Falcons declined to participate, allowing The MongolZ to secure the last slot. Four additional slots will be awarded to winners of regional qualifiers in Europe, Asia, and the Americas in September. The tournament will use a Swiss system, with eight teams advancing to the playoffs. The grand final will be played in a best-of-five format, with a prize pool of $1,250,000.