The NIP squad is set to face paiN in the Round of 16 at BLAST Bounty Summer 2026 on July 26, 2026, in a best-of-three series.
NIP enters this qualifier match with strong recent form, highlighted by a 2-0 victory over M80. Historically, paiN Gaming holds a slight edge in head-to-head matchups against NIP, having won their most recent encounter in 2026.