NRG and MIBR have entered the StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026 closed qualifiers, kicking off their respective campaigns for a spot at the $500,000 LAN main event. The two American regional qualifiers began on July 28, with the last two participants set to be decided in grand finals, with results known by August 3.
In the North American qualifier, NRG enter as the clear favourites, currently ranked 38th on the HLTV global standings – the highest-ranked team in the field. They face competition from Chicken Coop, SportsBetExpert and Marsborne, all chasing the single NA slot on offer.
MIBR Lead the South American Field
Down in South America, MIBR are the top seeds at 25th in the HLTV rankings, a position boosted by the recent signing of AWPer Lucas “nqz” Soares. They will compete alongside well-known regional sides Imperial, BESTIA and Fluxo for the one available South American slot.
StarSeries Fall 2026 marks a significant return for StarLadder’s flagship CS circuit, with the $500,000 main event on the horizon. Four teams from the three regional closed qualifiers will advance to the main event, joining sides that have already received direct invitations.
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