Team Spirit eliminated from ESL One Birmingham 2026 after the loss to Xtreme Gaming
Team Spirit fell to Xtreme Gaming in the lower bracket of the ESL One Birmingham 2026 playoffs with a 1:2 score, ending their run at the tournament. The squad did not win a single playoff series, losing first to Yandex and then to the Chinese team in the decisive match.
Xtreme Gaming advanced to the lower-bracket semifinals, where they will face the winner of the Aurora Gaming vs. PARIVISION matchup. The Chinese roster has shown excellent form, having previously defeated MOUZ, and now stands as a strong contender for the top spot. The match for a place in the lower-bracket final will take place on March 28.
ESL One Birmingham 2026 is taking place in the United Kingdom from March 22 to 29, featuring 16 teams competing for a $1 million prize pool and ESL Pro Tour points.