Team Yandex reaches the upper-bracket final at ESL One Birmingham 2026

Team Yandex defeated Team Spirit to advance to the upper-bracket final of ESL One Birmingham 2026. The series ended with a 2–1 score. This victory guarantees Yandex at least a top‑3 finish, leaving them just one win away from the grand final.

After the loss, Team Spirit dropped to the lower bracket of the playoffs. Their next match will be against the winner of the MOUZ vs. Xtreme Gaming series, where any mistake could mean elimination.

ESL One Birmingham 2026 is taking place from March 22 to 29 in the United Kingdom. The tournament features 16 teams competing for a $1 million prize pool and ESL Pro Tour points.