Tournament Starts: May 11th
For the first time, IEM will make its appearance in Atlanta, Georgia this 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.
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 1-Day | From $99 |
Signing Sessions | From $50 |
This year we are launching guaranteed paid signing session slots for fans wanting to meet their favourite players. During IEM Atlanta 2026, a total of 4 teams from the Playoffs stage will take part in a Signing Session, where Signing Session ticketholders will get to meet the players and get their signature.
Friday sessions start May 14th, Saturday sessions start May 15th
Tickets will only be available to you if you have already purchased a ticket to DreamHack or IEM Atlanta.
Tickets to signing sessions are now available, and will be sold via the Tixr platform.
In order to purchase a Signing Session ticket if you already hold a DreamHack or IEM Atlanta ticket, you will need to login, head to "Wallet", go to your order, and under order you'll see an option to post-purchase an add-on.
*Confirmed Team tickets will only be available if not sold out during the Blind Sale period.
Location: Room C102 at the Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
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 | - |
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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:
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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