MIBR and NRG qualify for StarSeries Fall 2026

The participant roster for the upcoming $500,000 StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026 is now finalized, with MIBR and NRG successfully qualifying through their respective regions.

MIBR claimed their place by dominating the South American qualifiers, losing only one map as they overcame teams like Fluxo, LP, ShindeN, and BESTIA. In contrast, NRG faced a more challenging path during their North American qualifiers. They were initially pushed to the lower bracket after a defeat to Voca but made a strong comeback. With Håkon "hallzerk" Fjærli performing on the AWP, NRG secured a 2-0 victory against SportsBetExpert before defeating Voca in the final match, propelled by Aran "Sonic" Groesbeek's impressive 1.28 tournament rating.

The StarLadder event slated for September 17-20 will also feature four invited teams alongside the recently qualified Aurora and magic. The venue for the LAN is yet to be disclosed.

As the teams prepare for StarSeries, MIBR and NRG will also gear up for the Esports World Cup in Paris. MIBR is among the 28 invited participants for the prestigious $2 million tournament, while NRG will compete in the open qualifiers from August 7-9, where they will face off against Group N opponents Acend, Spirit Esports, and Vandulken.