{"id":243208,"date":"2026-08-22T00:59:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T21:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/cs\/?p=243208"},"modified":"2026-08-22T00:59:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T21:59:15","slug":"liquid-b8-gamerlegion-confirmed-for-logitech-g-play-connect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/cs\/liquid-b8-gamerlegion-confirmed-for-logitech-g-play-connect\/","title":{"rendered":"Liquid, B8, GamerLegion Confirmed for Logitech G Play Connect"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Ten teams have been confirmed for the Logitech G Play Connect 2026, a $100,000 Counter-Strike 2 LAN tournament set to take place in Warsaw, Poland. The event, scheduled for September 17 through 23, will feature a mix of established organizations and rising contenders, including Liquid, B8, GamerLegion, and Ninjas in Pyjamas. Two additional spots will be filled through a closed qualifier, completing the twelve-team field.<\/p>\n

The Logitech G Play Connect 2026 is set to bring a $100,000 LAN tournament to Warsaw, Poland, from September 17 to 23. The event is classified as a tier-two LAN under the Valve Regional Standings (VRS), meaning invitations began with teams ranked 13th globally. Ten of the twelve competing teams have now been confirmed, with the final two spots to be decided through a closed qualifier running from August 27 to September 5.<\/p>\n

The tournament offers a significant opportunity for squads outside the top-tier invite bubble to earn valuable VRS points. The group stage will feature two groups of six teams competing in a round-robin, best-of-one format. The top team from each group advances directly to the semifinals, while the second and third-place teams move on to the quarterfinals. The playoffs, including the semifinals and grand final, will take place at EXPO XXI in Warsaw on September 22 and 23.<\/p>\n

For North American organizations Liquid and M80, the event presents a tight scheduling challenge. Should either team reach the final day on September 23, they will face a quick turnaround to attend the iBUYPOWER Masters fl0m’s Mythical LAN 2026, which begins on September 25 in Las Vegas, Nevada.<\/p>\n

Tournament Format and VRS Implications<\/h2>\n

The Logitech G Play Connect 2026 is structured as a tier-two LAN, a designation that directly shapes its invite process. According to the VRS global rankings, invitations started from the 13th position, ensuring that teams just outside the elite tier receive a chance to compete for a substantial prize pool. The group stage will split the twelve teams into two groups of six, with all matches played as best-of-one round-robin contests. The group winners earn a direct path to the semifinals, while the second and third-place finishers from each group will battle in the quarterfinals on September 19.<\/p>\n

The arena portion of the tournament will be held at EXPO XXI in Warsaw, with the semifinals scheduled for September 22 and the grand final on September 23. This format rewards consistent performance in the group stage while still offering a playoff route for teams that finish in the middle of their group. For organizations like Liquid and M80, the event is a critical opportunity to accumulate VRS points against similarly ranked opposition. The closed qualifier, which runs from August 27 to September 5, will fill the final two slots, with an open qualifier on August 22 providing an entry point for any team.<\/p>\n

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