March 26, 09:17 — The playoffs at ESL One Birmingham 2026 have officially kicked off. The event has reached its crucial knockout phase, where every decision and draft can decide a team’s fate.
With patch 7.41 now in effect, discussion centers on which squad has most successfully adapted to the altered meta. The teams drawing the most attention are Tundra, Aurora, Yandex and Spirit, each bringing distinct strategies and lineups that could prove decisive under the new balance.
As the bracket progresses, expect close contests and evolving gameplans; the central question is which organization will demonstrate the clearest understanding of patch 7.41 and turn that advantage into playoff victories.