Canadian Org Gaimin Gladiators Qualify for Cologne Major

Canadian organization Gaimin Gladiators have qualified for the upcoming IEM Cologne Major 2026, marking the first Major appearance in the organization’s history.

The qualification comes with the team’s current Brazilian roster.

Since entering Counter-Strike in 2022, Gaimin Gladiators have fielded rosters across North America, Europe, and now Brazil. Early iterations included a North American lineup featuring Jeorge, nosraC, and with SEMPHIS as coach—who now play under Voca—followed by a Danish roster (formerly ECSTATIC, who qualified for the PGL Copenhagen 2024 Major). Neither roster secured a Major appearance under the Gladiators banner.

Now, with a Brazilian squad, the organization has broken through, earning a Stage One invite to the Major.

The current lineup features a veteran core, with an average age of 29.5 years, making it one of the oldest rosters ever to compete at a Counter-Strike Major.