BenQ ZOWIE will host the eXTREMESLAND CS Asia Open 2026 South Asia Qualifier LAN Finals in Bengaluru on 25–26 October 2026. Three Counter-Strike 2 teams will compete for a US$1,500 regional prize pool and one place at the international Grand Finals in Shanghai.
The qualifier has expanded beyond India to include teams from neighbouring South Asian countries for the first time. Two Indian teams and one Bangladeshi team have reached the Bengaluru LAN stage.
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Bengaluru LAN Finals: Dates, Venue and Prize Pool
The two-day LAN finals will take place at Elysium X Gaming Café in Banashankari, Bengaluru. The regional winner will earn the South Asia slot for the December tournament in China.
| Detail | South Asia Qualifier |
|---|---|
| Game | Counter-Strike 2 |
| LAN finals | 25–26 October 2026 |
| Venue | Elysium X Gaming Café, Banashankari, Bengaluru |
| South Asia prize pool | US$1,500 |
| Qualification slot | One team advances to the Shanghai Grand Finals |
Three Teams, One Place in Shanghai
Diamond Dogs and FIREDUP Gaming from India will face Red ViperZ Gaming from Bangladesh. All three teams have qualified for the LAN finals, but only the winning team will progress to Shanghai.
Qualifier Expands Beyond India
The 2026 South Asia Qualifier opens participation to the wider region rather than limiting the field to India. It also introduces a US$1,500 prize pool, adding a cash reward alongside the opportunity to qualify for the international event.
BenQ India and South Asia Managing Director Rajeev Singh said the expansion is intended to give more regional teams a route to international competition.
Shanghai Grand Finals and Livestream Details
The eXTREMESLAND CS Asia Open 2026 Grand Finals are scheduled for 16–20 December 2026 in Shanghai, China. Teams from across Asia will compete for a separate US$150,000 prize pool. This is the international prize pool, distinct from the US$1,500 available in the South Asia qualifier.
Fans can watch the Bengaluru LAN finals live on both days through the YouTube channels of The Esports Club (TEC) and BenQ India.
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