Ninjas in Pyjamas announced their participation in XSE Pro League Luoyang 2026 yesterday, adding another international squad to the tournament's roster. The Swedish organization will compete for a share of the $50,000 prize pool at one of the final events before invitations go out for the PGL Singapore Major.
The timing is crucial for NIP, who currently sit with just a 38% probability of securing Major qualification according to MischiefCS' calculations. They join previously confirmed teams 100 Thieves and BC.Game, both of whom are also fighting for Major spots after inconsistent performances during the season.
Scheduled to take place from October 29th through November 1st, the tournament will feature eight participating squads. Six spots are reserved for the highest-ranked registered teams, while the remaining two will be determined through a preliminary play-in stage.
The event promises an intriguing matchup format, bringing together China's elite teams against a selection of European second and third-tier organizations. This cross-regional competition will provide valuable experience and ranking points for teams on the Major bubble.
The confirmed participant list includes 100 Thieves, 9INE, BC.Game, JiJieHao, Lynn Vision, NEXVOID, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Rare Atom, and TYLOO. With just days separating the tournament's conclusion from the Major invitation cutoff, every match could prove decisive for teams chasing their Singapore dreams.
