IEM Atlanta 2026 will be one of the biggest LAN tournaments this year. The event is set for May 11–17, 2026, in Atlanta, USA. The total prize pool will be $300,000.
The tournament organizer has confirmed the list of teams. Sixteen squads will take part. Thirteen teams received direct invites to the main event. Among them are BC.Game Esports, Team Vitality, Natus Vincere, Astralis, and FaZe Clan.
One big highlight is that s1mple, one of the top CS:GO players in the world, will be competing at IEM Atlanta 2026. Fans are excited to see him perform on LAN once again.
Closed Qualifiers
Teams that did not receive direct invitations will compete in closed qualifiers from February 10–12, 2026. These squads include:
- BetBoom Team
- EYEBALLERS
- Fnatic
- SINNERS Esports
- Alliance
- K27
- Inner Circle Esports
- CYBERSHOKE Esports
- ENCE
- Tricked Esport
- Team Nemesis
- Johnny Speeds
- 33
- OG
- Nuclear TigeRES
- BASEMENT BOYS
These teams will battle for spots in the main event. The matches promise high-level CS:GO play.
America Wildcard
In addition to the closed qualifiers, there will be a separate qualifier for American teams. The following will compete in the America Wildcard bracket:
- Wildcard Gaming
- team mouse
- SportsBetExpert
- Fisher College
- Passion UA
- VOCA
- RAVE
- BOSS
This gives more North American teams a path to earn a place at IEM Atlanta 2026.
