MPKBK stages four CIS LAN tournaments ahead of Singapore Major 2026
In brief
- MPKBK announced four CIS LAN tournaments ahead of PGL Singapore Major 2026
- Events help teams accumulate Valve Regional Standings points before November 2 cutoff
- Singapore Major runs November 25–December 13 with $1.25M prize pool, first CS2 major in Southeast Asia
Building the Path to Singapore
MPKBK has carved out a niche as the go-to host for offline CIS competition, consistently staging events that draw between 16 and 20 teams per tournament. Previous seasons have carried prize pools ranging from $20K to $50K. Season 4 of MPKBK's LAN series took place in Moscow from April 2 to 5, 2026, offering a $50K prize pool. Season 5 followed in St. Petersburg from May 25 to 28, 2026, with a $30K purse.
The four upcoming events represent a critical window for CIS teams. The VRS cutoff date of November 2 creates a natural pressure point. Teams that underperform at MPKBK's events will face increasingly difficult paths to qualification. This timing allows squads to test strategies, build chemistry, and earn ranking points with real stakes on the line.
Scale and Reach
Four LAN events with 16 to 20 teams each means dozens of broadcast hours, thousands of in-venue attendees across Moscow and other CIS hubs, and millions of online viewers across Russian-language streams. The tournaments function as both a competitive proving ground and a major media draw for the region's esports ecosystem. MPKBK's established infrastructure and audience give CIS teams a platform to build momentum heading into Singapore.
