PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 Fantasy Game Adds All Eight Playoff Teams

With the Swiss group stage completed, the Fantasy competition now features the entire playoff lineup: Vitality, FURIA, MOUZ, Aurora, BETBOOM, FUT, NAVI, and Nemiga. The update gives participants access to every remaining player as they prepare for the tournament's decisive matches. However, the initial player valuations may not accurately reflect the completed bracket, creating additional challenges when selecting a competitive roster.

All Eight Teams Available for PGL Masters Bucharest Fantasy

The Fantasy game was initially launched when only five teams had secured their playoff positions. As a result, some player prices were established before the complete list of participants and quarter-final matchups became known. These early valuations did not account for the final bracket, meaning certain players may offer better value than their current prices suggest.

The playoffs feature an eight-team single-elimination format, with all matches played as best-of-three series except for the best-of-five grand final. A third-place match is also scheduled, ensuring that teams reaching the semi-finals will play another series regardless of their result. This structure makes predicting which teams will advance particularly important when building a Fantasy lineup.

SunPayus Becomes the Most Popular Fantasy Selection

FUT AWPer Álvaro "SunPayus" García has attracted the most attention among Fantasy participants, appearing in more than half of all submitted teams. The Spanish player impressed during the group stage with a 1.35 rating, establishing himself as one of the tournament's standout performers. His strong individual statistics and relatively affordable $188,000 price tag have made him an appealing option.

FUT's quarter-final matchup against Nemiga also contributes to SunPayus' popularity, as the team enters the series against a lower-ranked opponent. Teammate Dmytro "dem0n" Myroshnychenko has also become one of the most frequently selected players, giving FUT the two most popular picks in the competition.

ZywOo Remains a Leading Pick Despite High Price

Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut is another highly popular Fantasy selection, even with his expensive $240,000 valuation. The Vitality superstar remains one of the most consistent individual performers in professional Counter-Strike 2, making him attractive to participants willing to invest a significant portion of their budget in a single player.

However, selecting ZywOo carries additional considerations because Vitality face NAVI in the quarter-finals. A victory would guarantee Vitality two more matches, as semi-finalists proceed to either the grand final or third-place decider. This provides additional opportunities to accumulate Fantasy points, but an early elimination would significantly reduce his potential contribution.

Fantasy Participants Compete for CS2 Skin Prizes

The playoffs Fantasy competition offers Season points alongside Counter-Strike 2 skin prizes sponsored by Hellcase. The highest-ranked participants will receive valuable cosmetic items, with rewards distributed to the top ten finishers.

First place will receive Moto Gloves | POW! (Field-Tested), while the runner-up will earn a Paracord Knife | Damascus Steel (Factory New). Third place will receive Shadow Daggers | Freehand (Minimal Wear), and fourth place will be awarded an AK-47 | The Outsiders (Factory New). Participants finishing between fifth and tenth will each receive an AWP | Chrome Cannon (Field-Tested).

Playoff Results Will Determine Fantasy Success

With every playoff team now available, participants have more flexibility when building their final rosters. However, choosing players based solely on group-stage performances may not be enough to achieve a strong result. Team matchups, individual consistency, player prices, and the likelihood of reaching the later rounds could all influence the final Fantasy standings.

The PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 playoffs begin on October 29 and conclude with the grand final on October 31. As Vitality, NAVI, FUT, MOUZ, and the other contenders compete for the championship, Fantasy participants will be following both the tournament results and their selected players' individual performances.