The May 22, 2026 CS2 update scrapped random Souvenir drops and sticker capsules entirely. In their place: the Souvenir-O-Matic, a tool that lets you turn any skin you already own into a tournament Souvenir tied to a specific match from the IEM Cologne 2026 major. You bring the skin, choose the match and the autograph, and costs vary based on demand. So here’s everything you need to know about the Souvenir-O-Matic in CS2.
How to craft a Souvenir Skin: Step-by-Step guide
To craft your own IEM Cologne 2026 Souvenir Skin, you can follow these steps:
- Open the Major Hub from the CS2 main menu
- Navigate to Souvenir-O-Matic (the option may be locked until the major kicks off)
- Select an eligible skin (StatTrak skins are not supported)
- Choose a completed IEM Cologne 2026 match
- Pick one player from that match
- Review the token cost and confirm the purchase
How much do IEM Cologne 2026 Souvenir skins cost?
Much like the Major Sticker Shop, the Souvenir-O-Matic also uses a dynamic pricing system. This means that each craft will have a different price, depending on the team, player, and skin.
Souvenir prices are determined by two factors: the demand for the specific gold team and autograph stickers involved, and the rarity of the weapon you choose for your souvenir.
This means that popular teams like Spirit, Vitality, NAVI, and their associated superstars will command a premium over other options. Additionally, if you choose to apply your stickers onto a Covert grade skin (Red) instead of a Consumer or Industrial grade skin, it will dramatically increase your Souvenir’s price.
Avoid the hype-train Demand for player and team stickers can vary depending on the team’s performance and results. A strong win may boost up the prices, whereas a tough defeat drops them down. To avoid overpaying for your skins, make sure you wait a few hours (up to a few days) after a team’s win before buying the souvenir, as this should allow the market to level itself out.
We have already seen the performance-price relation in effect, as Legacy’s stickers all jumped up in price after their trophy lift at the CS Asia Championships 2026.
The CS2 Major Shop Token system
Before purchasing any skin, you will have to purchase tokens to pay for them. Tokens follow a roughly $1 = 100 conversion rate, and can be used to pay for both Stickers and Souvenir Skins. Players can earn upto 900 tokens through the viewer pass itself, by predicting the correct teams in the Pick’Em challenge.
However, since the tokens are tied to the IEM Cologne 2026 Major, players should ensure that they spend them all before the Major shop closes (usually a few months after the event’s conclusion).
What Stickers does your Souvenir get?
Every craft applies four gold stickers: two team logos, one player autograph, and one map sticker. Gold is the highest sticker tier in CS2, and often the most expensive on the secondary market. While you can purchase the team and player stickers from the Major shop itself, the Map stickers are unique to Souvenirs.
Best Skins for CS2 Souvenir Crafts
For the most part, normally desirable skins will still remain desirable when crafted into a Souvenir. So the AK-47 and AWP are both excellent picks. Both M4s and the Desert Eagle are also likely to be good picks for a Souvenir crafts. Avoid low-rarity commons and anything with a Well-Worn or Battle Scarred wear-value. With that said, here are some clean canvas skins that often make for great Souvenirs:
- AK-47 | Aphrodite
- AK-47 | Slate
- M4A1-S | Blue Phosphor
- M4A4 | Etch Lord
- USP-S | Whiteout
- Desert Eagle | Blaze
More importantly, though, Souvenirs can often be a way to record Counter-Strike‘s Esport history in the game itself. So if you are planning to craft for a sniper like Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, perhaps choosing an AWP skin will be the best option. Classically, AWP Souvenirs with signatures from KennyS or GuardiaN were some of the most sought after.
These factors, however, only matter if you’re looking to sell the Souvenir on the secondary market later. If you’re buying for personal use, then pick your favorite skin and your favorite players, and make it truly your own.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I use a StatTrak skin?
No. StatTrak and Souvenir are mutually exclusive, and can’t be applied to a single skin.
Does the match need to be live?
No. Any completed IEM Cologne 2026 match is eligible for a Souvenir craft.
Can I undo a craft?
No, Souvenir crafts are permanent, and can’t be reversed. The game allows you to preview the skin before you commit to the craft.
Where do I get tokens?
You can purchase the tokens through the Major Shop itself, or via Pick’Em Challenge coin upgrades (300 per tier, 900 max).
