Eight Teams Chase $1m at Thunderpick World Championship in Malta

The Thunderpick World Championship 2026 is an eight-team CS2 event with a $1 million prize pool, held in Malta from October 14-18 at BLAST Arena Studios. Seven teams were invited via Valve Regional Standings, while one qualified through a global qualifier, with Ninjas in Pyjamas replacing Virtus.pro due to visa issues. The double-elimination group stage runs through October 16, with playoffs on October 17-18.