Steam News17 February 20264mo ago

The WTCS Pro League Major I is Here: Register Now For The Qualification Stage!

Register Now for the Qualification Stage The War Thunder Championships Series (WTCS) kicks off now. The first Major of the season is the 4v4 Mixed Realistic Battles (with markers).

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changedThe War Thunder Championships Series (WTCS) kicks off now. The first Major of the season is the 4v4 Mixed Realistic Battles (with markers). Whether you are an experienced pilot or a dedicated tank commander, this tournament is for you! You will need to build a versatile roster of 7 players and develop the best strategies for each map.

changedTournament DatesAfter each Open Qualifier, four teams will advance to the Playoff stage. For full details about the competitive structure and what to expect this season, make sure to read the War Thunder Championship Series 2026 Plans news, which breaks everything down.

changedLive Streams with Twitch Drops!When: Each stream will start from 14:45 GMT.

changedLive Streams with Twitch Drops!Open Qualifier I Stream: February 21st and 22nd

changedLive Streams with Twitch Drops!Open Qualifier II Stream: February 28th to March 1st

changedLive Streams with Twitch Drops!Throughout the two weekends of the Open Qualifiers, live broadcasts will feature Twitch Drops, giving you the chance to earn boosters and Premium Account time. Be sure to tune in during the Finals as well to claim exclusive Twitch Drops rewards.

The War Thunder Championships Series (WTCS) kicks off now. The first Major of the season is the 4v4 Mixed Realistic Battles (with markers). Whether you are an experienced pilot or a dedicated tank commander, this tournament is for you! You will need to build a versatile roster of 7 players and develop the best strategies for each map.

Without further ado, take a look at the schedule and prize pool for this first Major!

Tournament Dates

After each Open Qualifier, four teams will advance to the Playoff stage. For full details about the competitive structure and what to expect this season, make sure to read the War Thunder Championship Series 2026 Plans news, which breaks everything down.

Open Qualifier I: February 21st to 22nd at 15:00 GMT
Open Qualifier II: February 28th to March 1st at 15:00 GMT
Playoffs: March 7th to 8th and March 14th to 15th at 15:00 GMT

Tournament Prizes

Live Streams with Twitch Drops!

When: Each stream will start from 14:45 GMT.

Open Qualifier I Stream: February 21st and 22nd
Open Qualifier II Stream: February 28th to March 1st

Throughout the two weekends of the Open Qualifiers, live broadcasts will feature Twitch Drops, giving you the chance to earn boosters and Premium Account time. Be sure to tune in during the Finals as well to claim exclusive Twitch Drops rewards.

Matches will be broadcast in multiple languages to ensure the best viewing experience, including English, Russian, German, Polish, and French.

All matches will be broadcast live also on YouTube, so make sure to tune in and follow the action in real time!

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Watch on YouTube

Login to your Twitch account → link your Gaijin account → click “Allow” to be able to receive Twitch Drops!

Discord Giveaways!

During the WTCS 2026 Major I, join the Official War Thunder Esports Discord server to connect with fellow competitive players and take part in exclusive giveaways featuring the following packs:

BMPT-72 "Terminator-2" Pack
Su-30 MKK Pack
Type 61 (B) Pack
Hawk 209 Pack

The Esports Team wishes you the best of luck in the qualification stages. See you on the battlefield!

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Steam News / 17 February 2026

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