It’s time for the very first Pro league Playoff of the 2026 season! The top 8 qualified teams are ready to battle in this new chapter of competition, setting the tone for the year ahead. With everything on the line from the start, each squad will be fighting to secure their position and prove they belong among the elite.
This opening showdown will be played in intense 4v4 Mixed mode, where versatility, coordination, and adaptability will be the keys to victory. Who will rise above the rest and make a powerful statement in this first playoff of 2026.
Always holding their ground, Team AVReS, winners of Open Qualifier I, are back in force this season, motivated to climb to the very top step of the podium!
Winners of the WTCS 2025 season, Team DODEC are back to defend their title! Accustomed to change and known for their strong adaptability, they remain a formidable force. Will there be a team able to dethrone them?
Team MRCLS is back! A team that split up in 2025 to join other teams is now reforming for this season. With a fresh and motivated new roster, we wish them the best of luck in this new adventure.
A high-potential team that continues to surprise major after major, Team Fivesticks are steadily making their mark. Slowly but surely, they may one day take the lead in the competition.
Does this team ring a bell? Take a closer look at their players… veterans and seasoned competitors who have been performing at the highest level of the War Thunder Esports scene for years!
Team JinX was formed in 2026 and is determined to dominate the competition this season.
One of the oldest teams in the competition! Experience, strategy, and discipline are the key words to describe Team Leet. They are once again ready to prove this season that they have all the necessary resources to secure a spot on the podium.
Vice-champions of the 2025 season, Team Voyager return in force this year. They amazed everyone last season, and with plenty of practice and determination, they will give it their all this season to claim the first place.
Take members from Team RAWR, add players from Team Lestgo… mix it all together and you get the new Team Orion! A squad with very high potential that we’ll be watching closely this season.
Watch the event on March 7th-8th and March 14th-15th starting 14:40 GMT on the official English, German, French, Polish and Russian War Thunder Esports channels and receive:
- 1 Day of Premium
- 5 universal Backups
- “Tiger Attack” decal
- T25 “Mad Cat” camouflage
- 1 Day of Premium
- 5 universal Backups
- “Azure Dragon” decal
- J-10C “Dark Fang” camouflage
Login to your Twitch account → link your Gaijin account → click “Allow” to be able to receive Twitch Drops!
Did you miss the event? You can find all the highlights and replays on our Esports YouTube channel!
Discord Giveaways
During WTCS 2026 Major I, join the Official War Thunder Esports Discord server to connect with fellow competitive players and take part in exclusive giveaways featuring the following packs:
Don’t miss your chance to win these incredible rewards while engaging with the competitive community!
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