Winline CIS LAN Season 9 Will Offer $50,000 Prize
The final event in the tournament series is scheduled to take place from October 20-23, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in eSports
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Organizers have announced that the Winline CIS LAN Season 9 will feature a $50,000 prize pool and run from October 20-23, 2026. This tournament serves as the final opportunity for participants to earn critical Valve Regional Standings points.
Why it matters
The tournament is the decisive event for teams aiming to secure their qualification spots for the upcoming PGL Singapore Major. It represents the conclusion of a series that has seen consistent growth in prize money throughout 2026.
The $50,000 purse marks a 25% increase over the $40,000 prize pools offered in previous summer installments. Sixteen teams are set to compete across GSL-style group stages before advancing to the single-elimination playoffs.
The players
MPKBK
MPKBK is the organizing body responsible for managing the structure and operations of the Winline CIS LAN tournament series.
Winline
Winline is the primary corporate sponsor providing the financial backing for the tournament prize pool.
The details
Teams will battle through GSL-style group stages, leading into a single-elimination playoff bracket featuring best-of-three and best-of-five matches. The event is organized by MPKBK and sponsored by Winline, marking the fourth installment in the series since July.
Timeline
May 2026: Season 5 occurred with a $30,000 prize pool.
July 2026: The series kicked off and Season 6 occurred.
September 2026: Season 7 occurred with a $40,000 prize pool.
October 20-23, 2026: Winline CIS LAN Season 9 takes place.
Season Trajectory
This tournament serves as the high-stakes finale that determines which teams earn enough Valve Regional Standings points to qualify for the PGL Singapore Major. The result will finalize the regional leaderboard after a year of competition.
The outcome of this tournament will directly finalize the qualification standings for the upcoming PGL Singapore Major. Teams finishing at the top of the bracket will secure the necessary points to validate their season performance.
The takeaway
The event highlights the growing financial scale of the regional circuit, which has seen a 67% increase in prize money since May. Teams participating in the final window face significant pressure to perform as the path to the PGL Singapore Major closes.
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