FaZe misses first match at PGL Bucharest 2026

FaZe Clan received a technical loss in their first group stage match at PGL Bucharest 2026.
The team opted to participate instead in the parallel HLC Belgrade PRO, held from April 3 to 5 in Serbia, featuring a $30,000 prize pool. 

FaZe are focusing on earning Valve Regional Standings points before the invitation deadline for IEM Cologne Major 2026, sacrificing their start at the larger event.

PGL Bucharest 2026 runs from April 4 to 11 in Bucharest with a total prize pool of $625,000. Sixteen teams are competing under the Swiss system, with the top eight advancing to the playoffs.