Cologne 2026: Ranked Series
Steam (CS2) has released the Ranked Series stickers for the Cologne 2026 Major, which feature designs reflecting a team's final standing. These new items are available in the event shop until September 29th and continue the revenue-sharing model that supports participating teams, players, and organizers.
What happened
Steam (CS2) reports that a new Ranked Series of stickers is now available for the Cologne 2026 Major. These stickers are unique because their design incorporates the final tournament standing of each team, offering fans a commemorative way to celebrate the event's results.
While the original event series utilized a dynamic pricing model that struggled to produce reasonable costs, the new Ranked stickers are set at a lower price point. Despite this change, the relative pricing relationship between players and teams remains consistent with the previously released Event Series stickers.
As with all items in the Cologne 2026 shop, 50% of the proceeds generated from these sticker sales will directly support the tournament organizer, as well as the participating teams and players. The shop is scheduled to remain open for player support until September 29th.
For more details on the new collection, visit the official report on Steam (CS2).
Recent context
On 2026-08-28, How to Make Fake Fade and Doppler with IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stickers was published, offering a guide on using the new major stickers to create unique aesthetic effects on weapon skins.
On 2026-08-24, 5 Amazing CS2 Crafts You Should See highlighted how players are utilizing new inventory items, such as recent major stickers, to express creativity through unique weapon customization.
Why it matters
The introduction of Ranked Series stickers provides a direct way for the community to financially support the professional ecosystem while offering collectors a tangible representation of team performance throughout the major tournament.
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