Atlanta 2026
NA CS HAS A NEW HOME
- 16 Teams
- EPT Masters at Dreamhack Atlanta
- $1,000,000
May 15-17, 2026Georgia World Congress Center
Tournament Starts: May 11th
Be at the center of the actionIEM at DreamHack Atlanta
For the first time, IEM will make its appearance in Atlanta, Georgia next May. Hosted as part of DreamHack Atlanta, get ready for a weekend where the worlds of esports and gaming combine. As well as watching top-tier Counter-Strike, you'll be able to explore a range of gaming activities, music events, prized competitions, cosplays and more throughout DreamHack. The Counter-Strike action will feature 16 of the world's best teams competing in a packed arena. Don’t miss your chance and get your tickets now to secure your spot, as North American Counter-Strike heads to a new home - Atlanta.
NA CS Fans, Get Ready
You're one step away from experiencing the new home of North American Counter-Strike at IEM Atlanta. With your one ticket, unlock two worlds - enjoy everything the DreamHack Festival has to offer alongside an IEM event! For 2026, all you need is an IEM Atlanta ticket to experience everything that both IEM and DreamHack has to offer. Your IEM ticket will secure you a seat to watch the tournament live from the IEM Atlanta Stage on the DreamHack show floor, plus any other perks based on ticket tier, with no need for a separate DreamHack ticket.
The Final Batch of IEM Atlanta tickets are strictly limited in quantity. Be sure to secure your tickets now, before prices increase.
Ticket Types | Incl. Dreamhack Ticket Last Wave |
|---|---|
IEM Premium | $549 |
IEM 3-Day | $299 |
IEM + Upgrade | $159 |
IEM Atlanta 2026 TicketsLast Wave Live Now!
While
Stocks Last
Sat&Sun
sold out
IEM Premium3 day ticket
- Experience all 3 days of IEM Atlanta 2026
- Guaranteed seating closest to the stage
- Early Badge Pickup
- IEM+ Upgrade and Goodie Bag Included
- Access to all 3 days of DreamHack Atlanta 2026 Included
$549*Last Wave Price
FEW REMAINING
IEM3 day ticket
- Experience all 3 days of IEM Atlanta 2026
- Guaranteed seating to watch the entire tournament
- Access to all 3 days of DreamHack Atlanta 2026 Included
$299*Last Wave Price
80% SOLD
OUT
IEM1 day ticket
- Experience one day of IEM Atlanta 2026
- Guaranteed seating to watch one day of the tournament
- Access to one day of DreamHack Atlanta 2026 Included
$99-$165Prices vary per day
Sat+Sun
sold out
IEM+ UPGRADETicket Addon
- The Add-On can be bought in addition to all ticket types, and Premium ticket buyers already have the Upgrade bundled in with their ticket.
- IEM Atlanta 2026 Goodie Bag Incl. Exclusive Items
- Seating & access to DreamHack NOT included
$159
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Format and Teams
Stage 1
- 2 x 8 Team Double-Elimination brackets
- All matches Bo3
- Top 3 of each group advance to Playoffs
- Group stage winners advance to Semifinals
- Group stage runners-up advance to Quarterfinals as the High Seeds
- Group stage 3rd place teams advance to Quarterfinals as the Low Seeds
PlayOffs
- 6 team Single-Elimination bracket
- Quarterfinals and Semifinals Bo3
- Grand Final Bo5
Total Winnings: $1,000,000
Place | Prize Money | Club Reward |
|---|---|---|
1st | $125,000 | $170,000 |
2nd | $50,000 | $120,000 |
3rd | $30,000 | $95,000 |
4th | $20,000 | $75,000 |
5th-6th | $12,500 | $55,000 |
7th-8th | $7,000 | $35,000 |
9th-12th | $5,000 | $15,000 |
13th-16th | $4,000 | - |
- Team invite date: 2nd February, 2026
- Group stage dates: 11th-13th May, 2026
- 6 teams advance to Playoffs
NRG
North America VRS Invite
Legacy
South America VRS Invite
Team Vitality
Global VRS Invite
Natus Vincere
Global VRS Invite
FaZe Clan
Global VRS Invite
Team Liquid
Global VRS Invite
B8
Global VRS Invite
Astralis
Global VRS Invite
GamerLegion
Global VRS Invite
FUT Esports
Global VRS Invite
paiN Gaming
Global VRS Invite
M80
Global VRS Invite
BC Game Esports
Global VRS Invite
BetBoom Team
from Global Closed Qualifier
sinners
from Global Closed Qualifier
Passion UA
from Americas Closed Qualifier
Schedule
Friday, May 15Quarter-Finals
10:00 DreamHack Festival Doors Open
10:45 - 11:45 Semi Final #1 signing session (Auditorium C102)
11:00 IEM Arena Doors Open
12:00 - 13:00 Semi Final #2 signing session (Auditorium C102)
13:05 Opening Ceremony
13:15 Quarter-Final #1
16:30 Quarter-Final #2
22:00 DreamHack Festival Doors Close
Saturday, May 16Semi-Finals
10:00 DreamHack Festival Doors Open
10:45 - 11:45 Quarter Final #1 Loser signing session (Auditorium C102)
11:00 IEM Arena Doors Open
12:00 - 13:00 Quarter Final #2 Loser signing session (Auditorium C102)
13:05 Opening Ceremony
13:15 Semi-Final #1 (Bo3)
16:30 Semi-Final #2 (Bo3)
22:00 DreamHack Festival Doors Close
Sunday, May 173rd Place & Grand Final
10:00 DreamHack Festival Doors Open
10:00 IEM Arena Doors Open
10:45 3rd Place Decider
14:00 Opening Ceremony
14:15 Grand Final (Bo5)
Qualifiers
- Open Qualifier: 7-9 Feb
- Closed Qualifier: 10-12 Feb
- 12 teams invited
- 4 via open qualifier
- 2 teams advance to main event
Betboom team
Global VRS Invite
eyeballers
Global VRS Invite
fnatic
Global VRS Invite
sinners esports
Global VRS Invite
alliance
Global VRS Invite
k27 esports
Global VRS Invite
inner circle
Global VRS Invite
cybershoke esports
Global VRS Invite
ence
Global VRS Invite
tricked esports
Global VRS Invite
team nemesis
Global VRS Invite
johnny speeds
Global VRS Invite
og esports
From Open Qualifier
nuclear tigeres
From Open Qualifier
basement boys
From Open Qualifier
bet-m 33
From Open Qualifier
FAQs
Your IEM ticket will also get you into DreamHack Atlanta, with no need to purchase a separate DreamHack Ticket. Your IEM ticket allows you to secure a guaranteed seat to watch IEM Atlanta, along with any other perks based on ticket tier. If you just have a DreamHack ticket, there is open seating but with a capacity of only 200 seats and is first come first served.
The IEM+ Goodie Bag for IEM Atlanta contains:
- IEM Atlanta 2026 Faces Pullover Hoodie Black
- IEM Atlanta 2026 Peach Short Sleeve T-Shirt Black
- IEM Atlanta 2026 Collectible Coin
- IEM Atlanta 2026 Peach Pin
- IEM Atlanta 2026 Elevated Gym Bag
- Kolex Signed Card
You will need an IEM ticket in order to have a guaranteed seat to watch IEM Atlanta 2026. There will be a small, limited open seating area for with just a DreamHack ticket, seating in this area for DreamHack ticketholders is not guaranteed.
Absolutely - everyone is welcome to attend IEM, whether you watch Counter-Strike esports every day, or haven't played the game in a year. Counter-Strike is the most watched FPS esport in the world, and is easy to get into - even if you've never played a game.
Outside of the main tournament, you can experience the rest of DreamHack Atlanta with your ticket, including all the expo floor, cosplay, competitions, merch and more.
Check back in February 2026 for a full list of competing teams.
IEM Atlanta will take place at DreamHack Atlanta, in a dedicated area on the show floor. Your IEM Atlanta ticket also grants access to the rest of DreamHack, so in between or before & after games, you can check out all the action around the festival.
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