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2 Mar 2026 | MERKUR
MERKUR CUP 2026: Register Now for the Ultimate CS2 Tournament
Join the MERKUR CUP 2026 – the premier CS2 esports tournament for players in the DACH region. Compete for a €1,000 prize pool and exclusive giveaways. 18+ only. Register your team now and win big!
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MERKUR CUP 2026: Register Now for the Ultimate CS2 Tournament
Everything you need to know about the MERKUR CUP
The MERKUR CUP 2026 is back and kicks off on 6 March 2026 at 19:00 with an exciting Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) tournament format for players from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
At the MERKUR CUP, teams compete against each other in the classic 5v5 format, battle for a total prize pool of €1,000 and have the chance to win additional exclusive rewards. Among all participants with completed MERKUR verification, a rare CS2 ★ Handbandagen | Print (MW) worth approx. €250 will be raffled off at the end of the live stream.
🎮 Participation & Requirements
Age: Participation from 18 years of age.
Region: Only players from the DACH region are eligible.
Verification: Tournament participation is possible without verification – however, prize money and non-cash prizes will only be paid out to players with a linked myOneID.
👉 Tip: Make sure to complete your full MyOneID verification in good time to secure your entitlement to all prize money and prize draws!
💰 Prize Distribution – MERKUR CUP 2026
| Placement | Prize |
| 🥇 1st Place | €500 Skin Voucher |
| 🥈 2nd Place | €250 Skin Voucher |
| 🎁 Giveaway | ★ Handbandagen | Print (MW) (~€250) among verified participants |
Prizes are exclusively awarded to fully verified myOneID players.
📍 How to Register
Getting started is simple:
- Click on “Register Now”
- Sign up your team via the official FACEIT tournament page
- Ensure your myOneID verification is completed
⚠️ Please note: Prize money and rewards will only be distributed to verified players.
