Ninjas in Pyjamas exit Thunderpick early but avoid tournament scheduling conflict

Ninjas in Pyjamas exit Thunderpick early but avoid tournament scheduling conflict

Ninjas in Pyjamas were eliminated from the Thunderpick World Championship 2026 following a 0–2 defeat against aurora in Group A's lower-bracket elimination match.

The result ended NIP's campaign without a series victory, having previously lost 0–2 to Falcons .

aurora secure elimination victory

aurora entered the match under pressure after suffering an opening defeat against 9z .

However, the European lineup recovered against Ninjas in Pyjamas , winning both maps to keep its tournament hopes alive.

NIP, meanwhile, exited the competition in last place.

Early exit resolves scheduling complications

Although elimination was disappointing, it also prevented a potential conflict involving NIP's participation in Stake Pulse Beat III.

The team had been scheduled to compete in that tournament's quarterfinals while simultaneously pursuing the Thunderpick playoffs.

Further progression in Malta could have created a scheduling dilemma.

NIP can now focus fully on Stake Pulse Beat III, where additional ranking points remain available ahead of the Singapore Major invitation cutoff.