IEM Beijing 2026: NAVI vs Falcons

The NAVI CS2 team is kicking off its campaign at IEM Beijing 2026, the last major tournament before PGL Major Singapore 2026. The Born to Win will face Falcons in their opening group stage match, scheduled to begin at approximately 13:00 CET in a best of 3 format.

At the recent tournament in Bucharest, NAVI accomplished their main objective: securing a spot at PGL Major Singapore 2026 and keeping the club's unique streak alive. We remain the only team to have competed at every Valve-sponsored Major. With qualification secured, NAVI can now approach IEM Beijing 2026 with less pressure on their shoulders.

NAVI and Falcons have faced each other three times in 2026. Our team claimed victory at BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 in March (2 : 1), but the next two encounters — at IEM Cologne Major 2026 in June and ESL Pro League Season 24 in October — ended in favour of Falcons (1 : 2).

Falcons currently sit sixth in the HLTV.org world rankings and hold the same position in Valve's European rankings.

We hope NAVI will deliver their best performance today and kick off their Beijing campaign with a victory. Tune in and support the team!