Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 Betting Odds – MOUZ Are Expected to Shine in China

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Last updated: Sun 01 Nov 2026 11:05

Tit Krajnik 01 Nov 2026

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Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 begins on Tuesday, November 2
16 Counter-Strike 2 teams clash for a share of a US$1,250,000 prize pool
MOUZ travel to China as the team to beat

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The stage is set for the next big stop on the Counter-Strike 2 competitive calendar as Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 takes centre stage this month.

Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 Format
Group Stage
Playoffs
How to Bet on Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026?
Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 Favourites
Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 Odds
Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 FAQ

The CS2 action moves to China for Intel Extreme Masters Beijing, an upcoming Tier-1 LAN tournament, which will welcome 16 of the world’s best teams battling for a share of the US$1,250,000 prize pool.

The tournament is set to run from November 2 to 8 and will play out in two stages, including the group stage and playoffs, ensuring plenty of action for esports fans to look forward to and many betting opportunities to explore.

In attendance are names from the upper echelons of competitive CS2, including Team Falcons, MOUZ, Aurora Gaming, and FURIA, ensuring a field of elite rosters that will make for a competitive tournament.

With the tournament fast approaching, the top bookmakers have already picked out their favourites to win the entire thing. But as past LAN events have taught us, there’s always room for upsets, and IEM Beijing is no exception to that.

Here is all you need to know about Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026, including the format, list of the main favourites, schedule, and outright odds from the best esports bookmakers.

Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 Format

Intel Extreme Masters Beijing will run from November 2 to 8 and is divided into two stages.

The action begins with the group stage, where all 16 participating teams will be divided into two GSL-format groups of eight.

All group stage matches will be played as best-of-three, with the top three teams per group proceeding to the playoffs.

Group stage winners get a semifinal bye; runners-up advance to the quarterfinals as high seeds, while third-placed teams advance to the quarterfinals as low seeds.

The playoffs transition to a single-elimination bracket with all matches, excluding the grand finals, played as best-of-three. The final is best-of-five.

Group Stage

16 Counter-Strike 2 teams
Two GSL-format groups
All matches are best-of-three
Top three teams per group proceed to the playoffs

Playoffs

Six Counter-Strike 2 teams
Single-elimination bracket
Grand final is best-of-five
All other games are best-of-three

How to Bet on Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026?

Betting odds for Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 are available on all major online betting sites, allowing esports punters to not struggle to find a platform to place their bets.

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Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 Favourites

Intel Extreme Masters Beijing welcomes 16 teams, many of whom have previously found success at this level of play.

However, for this event, there is a clear line between the top contenders and the rest, with only five teams heading to China with the tag of serious title candidates.

MOUZ sit atop the food chain as the team to beat, having proven themselves as one of the most consistent Tier-1 teams of the recent months.

MOUZ have been very successful since their premature exit from the IEM Masters Cologne Major, having placed top-three in four out of six events attended. That includes a runner-up finish at ESL Pro League Season 24 and a third-place finish at the recently finished PGL Masters Bucharest.

Having been showing strong form, MOUZ will be expected to produce another deep run in China, but to win it all, they’ll have to overcome some heavy hitters.

Team Falcons are the next in line to win the event. They have the individual talent and the firepower to succeed at this level, granted the Falcons have been somewhat underwhelming of late, with a semifinal exit from BLAST Open Fall, a fourth-place finish at Thunderpick World Championship, and a quarterfinal exit from the ESL Pro League sandwiched in between.

After extra time off the action, Falcons could enter Intel Extreme Masters Beijing fresh and ready to show what they’re capable of. But a lack of consistency could be an issue.

Aurora Gaming and FURIA are two dangerous dark horses to win the Chinese tournament, and both have been in good form lately.

FURIA are on a run of two consecutive titles, having recently lifted the Thunderpick World Championship and PGL Masters Bucharest trophy. With that, FURIA have shown that they’re capable of succeeding at this level of play, but with a packed schedule behind them, some fatigue could set in.

Aurora Gaming haven’t won as many trophies of late, but have been feisty underdogs in bigger events, finishing StarLadder StarSeries Fall in second and both the ESL Pro League S24 and Thunderpick World Championship in third place.

Having come close to winning the last three events, Aurora Gaming are not to be overlooked as potential Intel Extreme Masters Beijing champions – as long as they can overcome their demons and not fall at the final hurdles.

Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 Odds

Team	Odds
Team Falcons	3.50
MOUZ	3.80
Aurora Gaming	5.80
FURIA Esports	6.30
Legacy	8.50
Natus Vincere	9.00
G2 Esports	11.00
HEROIC	13.00
9z TEam	15.00
PARIVISION	15.00
BetBoom Team	20.00
B8	20.00
Team Liquid	25.00
MongolZ	30.00
FaZe Clan	40.00
TYLOO	55.00

Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 FAQ

When is Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 played?
Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 will run from Monday, November 2 to Sunday, November 8, culminating in best-of-five grand finals.
Who are the favourites to win Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026?
According to the latest odds, Team Falcons are the main favourites to win Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026, ahead of MOUZ, Aurora Gaming, and FURIA, as three outsiders.
Where can I find betting odds for Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026?
Betting odds for Intel Extreme Masters Beijing 2026 are available on all esports bookmakers and many traditional betting sites. While there are many options to choose from, Stake stands out as one of the more popular sites for CS2 betting, with competitive odds, great market coverage, as well as in-play betting and live streaming options.

Tit Krajnik is a leading expert in the betting and gambling industry with a particular interest in Esports.

Kicking off his writing career way back in high school, he covers various esports titles, including Counter Strike, Valorant and League of Legends.

He shares the knowledge he has accumulated while being involved in the betting industry for the last 10+ years and you can follow more of TK's work at Muckrack and LinkedIn.