ESL One Birmingham 2026 group stage resumes with high-stakes matches today
The group stage of ESL One Birmingham 2026 resumes today with two more series for each team. Matches will run across Group A and Group B, featuring 16 teams competing for playoff spots. Russian broadcaster Okko holds the exclusive rights to stream the event in Russia. Group A kicks off at 15:00 (UTC+0) with Yakult Brothers facing BetBoom Team and Tundra Esports taking on MOUZ. GamerLegion will play against Team Yandex, while REKONIX meets PARIVISION. Two Russian squads—PARIVISION and Team Yandex—are among the competitors in this group.
Later, at 17:30 (UTC+0), BetBoom Team returns to play Team Yandex, and REKONIX will challenge GamerLegion. Tundra Esports meets Yakult Brothers, while PARIVISION goes up against MOUZ. Group B begins at 20:15 (UTC+0) with Aurora Gaming vs. OG and Nigma Galaxy vs. Xtreme Gaming. Pain Gaming plays Team Falcons, and Virtus.pro faces Team Spirit. The final set of matches starts at 22:45 (UTC+0), featuring Aurora vs. Virtus.pro, Team Falcons vs. OG, Team Spirit vs. Xtreme Gaming, and pain Gaming vs. Nigma Galaxy. The top four teams from each group will progress to the playoffs, scheduled from March 26 to 29.
Today's results will shape the final standings before the knockout phase. Fans in Russia can watch the action live on Okko. The group stage concludes on March 24, setting the stage for the upcoming playoffs.
