Team Liquid has ended their prolonged championship drought by claiming the trophy at the 2026 iBUYPOWER Masters FML hosted by fl0m. The North American powerhouse delivered an utterly dominant performance, defeating every opponent without dropping a map throughout the entire tournament.
The event brought together top teams from the Americas region, including NRG, M80, DENDELE CS, and Wildcard. Liquid began their campaign in Group A, where they faced Chicken Coop, NRG, and M80. They secured their playoff spot with a commanding 2-0 victory over Chicken Coop, followed by another win against NRG.
The semifinals saw Liquid face M80 once more. Despite a competitive opening map, Liquid asserted their dominance throughout the remainder of the series to advance to the finals. In the championship match against Wildcard, Liquid delivered a crushing performance, restricting their opponents to single-digit rounds across both maps.
This victory marks Liquid's first LAN tournament win since IEM Chicago in July 2019, ending a painful seven-year stretch without silverware. During this period, the organization underwent multiple roster changes and came tantalizingly close to victory on several occasions but consistently fell short at crucial moments.
While the iBUYPOWER Masters is an Americas-focused event, this win represents a significant momentum builder for Team Liquid. Their dominant showing against established organizations positions them favorably heading into upcoming competitions. The team will next compete at Stake Pulse Beat III before facing their ultimate test at PGL Masters Bucharest 2026.
