New challenges await the world's best Counter-Strike 2 teams, as IEM makes its epic return to Beijing. Sixteen of the world's best teams will compete live on an all new 360-degree stage for their share of $1,250,000 in front of the passionate Chinese crowd.
This year, it's time for a new dynasty of Counter-Strike to begin.
Place | Prize Money | Club Reward |
|---|---|---|
1st | $125,000 | $235,000 |
2nd | $50,000 | $160,000 |
3rd | $30,000 | $130,000 |
4th | $20,000 | $100,000 |
5th-6th | $12,500 | $75,000 |
7th-8th | $7,000 | $47,500 |
9th-12th | $5,000 | $20,000 |
13th-16th | $4,000 | - |
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VRS Global Closed Qualifier
VRS Global Closed Qualifier
VRS Asia Closed Qualifier
Yes, Group Stage matches will be available to view with a paid ticket available per-day.
Information regarding signing sessions and ticket sales will be shared later with all other ticketing information.
Check back regularly for updates on when tickets will go on sale.
As one race ends, another begins. The $1,000,000 derby continues as top-tier teams will look to pick up the next title towards winning the ESL Grand Slam VII and forever mark their names in the books of Counter-Strike history.
Arrival date: October 31, 2026
Media day: November 1, 2026
Tournament dates: November 2-8, 2026
Departure date: November 9, 2026
China, city to be announced.
All stages of the tournament will be played in-person on LAN.
Invites will follow the first available monthly VRS publication of August 2026.
Seeding will follow the first available monthly VRS publication of October 2026.
The Global Qualifiers will be inviting 12 teams from the Global VRS list, while another 4 teams will be coming from the Open Qualifier. The 16 teams will be competing in a double elimination bracket, with two teams advancing to the associated event. All matches will be played best-of-three maps.
More info here.
Exceptions to invitations will apply if a player is banned by ESL, FACEIT or ESIC.
Place | Prize Money | Club Reward |
|---|---|---|
1st | $125,000 | $235,000 |
2nd | $50,000 | $160,000 |
3rd | $30,000 | $130,000 |
4th | $20,000 | $100,000 |
5th-6th | $12,500 | $75,000 |
7th-8th | $7,000 | $47,500 |
9th-12th | $5,000 | $20,000 |
13th-16th | $4,000 | - |
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