The PGL Astana 2026 playoff bracket is confirmed and the quarterfinal matchups are locked in. With Vitality and NAVI absent, the field is genuinely open, and the draw has delivered some compelling first-round matchups.
The Quarterfinals
The top half of the bracket sees 9z face magic, with the winner advancing to meet either Falcons or FURIA. karrigan's Falcons debut tournament continues against molodoy's FURIA side, a clash between two teams with legitimate trophy ambitions and very different recent trajectories. Falcons are still finding their footing under the new IGL, while FURIA arrive as one of the stronger sides in the field after a solid group stage.
The bottom half pits MOUZ against Aurora in what should be one of the tournament's best quarterfinals. xertioN's newly IGL'd side has looked sharp in patches, and Aurora will be motivated after their strong showing against The MongolZ. G2 round out the bracket against Spirit, a match that carries genuine star power and Major preparation stakes for both sides.
What's at Stake
A third-place match is also confirmed for the losing semifinalists, meaning every team that reaches the last four is guaranteed a podium finish. With the Cologne Major just weeks away, a deep run here carries weight well beyond the prize money. The tournament has no clear favourite, which makes every quarterfinal worth watching.
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