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PGL has locked in a major new partnership for the 2026 season, teaming up with premium gaming furniture brand Secretlab to standardise tournament setups across all of its events. The collaboration aims to give professional players a more consistent, precise, and comfortable competitive environment, both on stage and behind the scenes.

Announced on December 16, the deal will see complete Secretlab tournament grade setups rolled out across every PGL tournament in 2026, covering main stages, practice rooms, and backstage areas.

A New Standard for Competitive Play in 2026

Under the agreement, all players competing at PGL events will use the Secretlab On-Stage Standard Collection. This setup is designed to help players recreate their exact practice environment on stage, reducing adjustment time and eliminating guesswork between tournaments.

By standardising equipment across all events, PGL wants to ensure teams can focus entirely on performance, rather than adapting to unfamiliar desks or chairs from one venue to the next. The goal is simple, create a seamless experience that supports peak performance at every stop on the circuit.

What’s Included in the On-Stage Standard Setup

The Secretlab On-Stage Standard Collection brings together several of the brand’s flagship products, each built with precision and adjustability in mind.

The Secretlab MAGNUS Pro Sit-to-Stand Metal Desk allows players to fine-tune their desk height down to 1mm, with a height range between 650mm and 1,250mm. Using a built-in control panel, players can quickly dial in the exact height that suits their posture, build, and play style.

Players will also compete on the Secretlab TITAN Evo chair, which features Secretlab’s proprietary ergonomic technologies. Designed for long training sessions and high pressure matches, the chair provides adjustable support to help players stay comfortable and focused throughout competition days.

Rounding out the setup is the Secretlab InfinitePrecision™ Armrest, described as the most advanced armrest the company has ever produced. With millimetre precise height calibration and a digital display, players can replicate the same armrest settings every single time they sit down on stage.

Focus on Consistency and Player Comfort

According to PGL CEO Silviu Stroie, the partnership is about improving the overall experience for everyone involved at PGL events, especially the players.

“Players spend countless hours practising and competing, and having equipment that supports them makes a real difference,” Stroie said. “This partnership is about creating the best possible environment for everyone involved at our events.”

Every player station, from practice rooms to the main stage, will be fully equipped with Secretlab gear. By keeping setups consistent across all locations, PGL hopes to remove unnecessary variables and help players stay locked in from the first match to the final.

Secretlab Expands Its Esports Footprint

For Secretlab, the partnership further strengthens its presence in top tier esports. The On-Stage Standard Collection was launched to help players replicate their home or team practice setups across different tournaments worldwide, and the PGL deal puts that concept into action on a global scale.

With millimetre level precision and repeatable configurations, the collaboration highlights how tournament infrastructure continues to evolve alongside the demands of professional play.

A Busy Year Ahead for PGL

The Secretlab partnership is the latest step in PGL’s push to cement itself as one of the leading tournament organisers in 2026. Earlier this year, the company also partnered with 1xBet as the exclusive betting partner for PGL Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2 events through to the end of 2026.

In Counter-Strike 2 alone, PGL is set to host four Tier 1 tournaments between February and October, starting with PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026. The organiser will also run the second CS2 Major of the year in Singapore from November 25 to December 13.

Outside of CS2, PGL will continue its long term commitment to Dota 2, hosting three tournaments in March, April, and November, with events planned through to 2028.

With consistent setups, premium equipment, and a packed calendar ahead, PGL’s partnership with Secretlab looks set to play a key role in shaping the competitive experience throughout the 2026 season.