Craft Your Own Souvenir with the CS2 Souvenir-O-Matic: A How-To Guide

The May 22, 2026 CS2 update has completely removed random Souvenir drops and sticker capsules. Instead, we now have the Souvenir-O-Matic, a handy tool that allows you to transform any skin you already own into a tournament Souvenir linked to a specific match from the IEM Cologne 2026 major. You simply bring your skin, select the match and autograph, and the costs will vary based on demand. Here’s everything you need to know about the Souvenir-O-Matic in CS2.

To create your own IEM Cologne 2026 Souvenir Skin, follow these steps:

Similar to the Major Sticker Shop, the Souvenir-O-Matic operates on a dynamic pricing model. This means that each craft will have a different price based on the team, player, and skin you choose.

The price of Souvenirs is influenced by two main factors: the demand for the specific gold team and autograph stickers, and the rarity of the weapon you select for your souvenir.

This means that popular teams like Spirit, Vitality, and NAVI, along with their star players, will typically command higher prices. Additionally, if you apply your stickers to a Covert grade skin (Red) rather than a Consumer or Industrial grade skin, the price of your Souvenir will significantly increase.

The demand for player and team stickers can fluctuate based on the team’s performance. A strong victory can drive prices up, while a tough loss can cause them to drop. To avoid overpaying for your skins, it’s wise to wait a few hours to a few days after a team’s win before making a purchase, allowing the market to stabilize. We’ve already seen this price-performance relationship in action, as Legacy’s stickers surged in value following their trophy win at the CS Asia Championships 2026.

Before you can buy any skins, you’ll need to acquire tokens to pay for them. Tokens have a conversion rate of roughly $1 = 100 tokens and can be used for both Stickers and Souvenir Skins. Players can earn up to 900 tokens through the viewer pass by correctly predicting teams in the Pick’Em challenge.

However, since these tokens are tied to the IEM Cologne 2026 Major, make sure to spend them all before the Major shop closes, which typically happens a few months after the event ends.

Each craft applies four gold stickers: two team logos, one player autograph, and one map sticker. Gold is the highest tier of stickers in CS2 and often the most valuable on the secondary market. While you can buy team and player stickers from the Major shop, map stickers are exclusive to Souvenirs.

Generally, skins that are already desirable will remain so when crafted into a Souvenir. The AK-47 and AWP are both excellent choices, and both M4s and the Desert Eagle are also solid picks for Souvenir crafts. Avoid low-rarity commons and anything with a Well-Worn or Battle Scarred wear value. Here are some clean canvas skins that often make for great Souvenirs:

More importantly, Souvenirs can serve as a way to commemorate Counter-Strike’s esports history within the game. If you’re crafting for a sniper like Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, an AWP skin might be your best bet. Historically, AWP Souvenirs featuring signatures from players like KennyS or GuardiaN have been highly sought after.

These considerations are particularly relevant if you plan to sell the Souvenir on the secondary market later. If you’re crafting for personal enjoyment, just choose your favorite skin and players to make it uniquely yours.

Can I use a StatTrak skin? No, StatTrak and Souvenir skins cannot be combined.

Does the match need to be live? No, any completed IEM Cologne 2026 match qualifies for a Souvenir craft.

Can I undo a craft? No, once you craft a Souvenir, it’s permanent and cannot be reversed. The game does allow you to preview the skin before finalizing the craft.

Where do I get tokens? You can purchase tokens through the Major Shop or via Pick’Em Challenge coin upgrades (300 per tier, with a maximum of 900).