Just before the Major kicks off, we take a look at how the teams are stacking up after PGL Astana 2026 and IEM Atlanta 2026.

Tier Rankings compiled by Grady Hooker (@GradyHooker on Twitter).

S-Tier

 

Vitality

A-Tier

 

Spirit

 

Falcons

 

NaVi

B-Tier

 

MOUZ

 

Aurora

 

MongolZ

 

FURIA

 

Legacy

C-Tier

 

G2

 

GamerLegion

 

Astralis

 

paiN

 

B8

 

PARAVISION

D-Tier

 

FaZe

 

3DMAX

 

Liquid

 

MIBR

 

M80

 

FUT

 

BetBoom

 

9z

 

magic

 

Monte

Explanation of Tiers

S-Tier is teams that are often winning tournaments, if they don’t lift the trophy then you can expect them on the podium

A-Tier is teams that can consistently make it to the Semifinals and the top four, they also have a good shot at winning a tournament

B-Tier is teams that will frequently be seen in the Playoffs, could make a run for the Grand Finals, but likely to fall in the Quarterfinals

C-Tier is teams that fall in-between B-Tier and D-Tier, where they are not consistent Playoff contenders, but they perform better than the teams below them

D-Tier is teams that might be underperforming, you will still see them at international LAN events and they will qualify, but more often than not don’t make it out of the Group Stage