The IEM Beijing 2026 playoffs in China kicked off with PARIVISION facing Natus Vincere. The bulk of a $1,250,000 prize pool is at stake.
Several moments stood out in that match. zweih opened the Inferno map with a 3K, and Jame locked down the A site with an AWP 3K. Aleksib turned a 3v5 around with a 3K, and another 3K from him kept the comeback going. xiELO kicked off overtime with a push through A. HObbit aced NAVI, while w0nderful produced a clutch and a 3K in a strong B defense.
The second match saw FURIA take on BETBOOM, with FURIA continuing their quest to fill Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo's trophy cabinet before he retires. FalleN pulled off several clutches, each followed by his signature finger wag, and he and YEKINDAR combined to win a 2v4 round.
For BETBOOM, zorte reached 24 frags in 17 rounds with a clean AWP 3K hold on B. Magnojez won a round alone with a 3K, and d1Ledez grabbed a 4K against a force buy.
