Event GuideIntel® Extreme Masters BEijing

Guide & Map

We’re ready to welcome you to IEM Beijing 2026! To make your experience as seamless as possible, be sure to read through our event guide, view the event map, and get ready for a weekend full of Counter-Strike!

Venue Address:
Wukesong Arena (华熙LIVE·五棵松)
69 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing (海淀区复兴路69号)

Arena Schedule

November 2nd – 8th, 2026

Groups - Day 1 Monday, November 2

8:00 Doors Open

10:00 First Match

12:30 Second Match

15:00 Third Match

17:30 Last Match

22:00 Estimated Finish

Groups - Day 2 Tuesday, November 3

8:00 Doors Open

10:00 First Match

12:30 Second Match

15:00 Third Match

17:30 Last Match

22:00 Estimated Finish

Groups - Day 3 Wednesday, November 4

8:00 Doors Open

10:00 First Match

12:30 Second Match

15:00 Third Match

17:30 Last Match

22:00 Estimated Finish

Top 3 of each group advance to Playoffs

QuarterfinalsFriday, November 6

12:30 Doors Open

14:15 Opening Ceremony

14:30 Quarterfinal 1 (Bo3)

17:45 Quarterfinal 2 (Bo3)

22:00 Estimated Finish

SemifinalsSaturday, November 7

12:30 Doors Open

14:15 Opening Ceremony

14:30 Semifinal 1 (Bo3)

17:45 Semifinal 2 (Bo3)

22:00 Estimated Finish

Grand FinalsSunday, November 8

10:00 Doors Open

12:00 Third Place Decider (Bo3)

15:15 Opening Ceremony

15:30 Grand Final (Bo5)

22:00 Estimated Finish

*Doors open times are approximate, and may change.

Signing Sessions

Playoffs

Signings Day 1Thursday, November 5

1:30 PM - 3:30 PMGroup A
Lower Bracket Winner
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PMGroup B
Lower Bracket Winner
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5:30 PM - 7:00 PMGroup A
Upper Bracket Runner-up
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7:30 PM - 9:00 PMGroup B
Upper Bracket Runner-up
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Session Day 2Friday, November 6

12:00 PM - 1:30 PMGroup A
Upper Bracket Winner
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2:30 PM - 4:00 PMGroup B
Upper Bracket Winner
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Signings Day 3Saturday, November 7

12:00 PM - 1:30 PMQuarter Final 1
Runner-up
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2:30 PM - 4:00 PMQuarter Final 2
Runner-up
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How to get there

Wukesong Arena (华熙LIVE·五棵松)

69 Fuxing Road, Haidian District, Beijing (海淀区复兴路69号)

Rail Station to Venue

Every metro route ends at Wukesong Station on Line 1. Stations are listed from closest to farthest, by taxi time.

1. Beijing Fengtai Station: about 30 min by taxi

Metro: Take Line 10 outer loop (toward Lianhuaqiao) to Gongzhufen, then change to Line 1 toward Pingguoyuan and ride to Wukesong.

Bus: Take Route 958 to Shagou Lukou West (沙沟路口西), then walk to the venue.

Taxi / ride-hailing:
Navigate to the venue. About 30 minutes.

Metro: Take Line 9 (toward National Library) to Military Museum, then change to Line 1 toward Pingguoyuan and ride to Wukesong.

Bus: Take Route 1 or 76 to Wukesong Bridge East (五棵松桥东), then walk to the venue.

Taxi / ride-hailing: About 35 minutes.

Metro: Take Line 4/Daxing Line (toward Anheqiao North) to Xidan, change to Line 1 toward Pingguoyuan to Wukesong.

Bus: Take Route 144 to Yuejialou Bridge (岳家楼桥), then walk.

Metro: Walk to Xizhimen Station and take Line 2 toward Chegongzhuang to Fuxingmen. Change to Line 1 toward Pingguoyuan and ride to Wukesong.

Bus: Take Route 334 to Wukesong Bridge North (五棵松桥北), then walk to the venue.

Taxi / ride-hailing: About 35 minutes.

Metro: Take Line 2 inner loop (toward Chongwenmen) to Fuxingmen, then change to Line 1 toward Pingguoyuan and ride to Wukesong.

Bus: Route 1 goes direct to Wukesong Bridge East (五棵松桥东).

Taxi / ride-hailing: About 40–45 minutes.

Metro: Take Line 3 (toward Dongsishitiao) to Chaoyang Park and change to Line 14 toward Zhangguozhuang. At Dawanglu, change to Line 1 toward Pingguoyuan and ride to Wukesong.

Bus: Take Route 413 to Dongfeng North Bridge and change to Line 14. At Dawanglu, change to Line 1 toward Pingguoyuan and ride to Wukesong.

Taxi / ride-hailing: About 40–45 minutes.

Bus Stops Near the Venue

Stop
Distance
Routes
Yuyuantan South Road West Entrance (玉渊潭南路西口)
330 m
436
Shagou Lukou North (沙沟路口北)
351 m
89, Special 144 (专144), 436, 634
Shagou Lukou West (沙沟路口西)
371 m
Night 1 (夜1), 1, 1 Short-route (1路区间), 76, 76 Short-route (76路区间), Special 127 (专127)
Wukesong Bridge East (五棵松桥东)
386 m
1 Short-route (1路区间), Night 1 (夜1), 1, 64, 76, Special 127 (专127)
Wukesong Bridge North (五棵松桥北)
476 m
436, 568, 683, 952, 967, 982

Taxi & Ride-Hailing

Suggested destination to enter in your app: 华熙生物·润百颜ECM中心 (海淀区复兴路69号), the arena at 69 Fuxing Road, Haidian District.
Arena entrances: South Entrance 2, West Entrance 7, West Entrance 8, South Gate 1, North Gate

Alternative Drop-off Points

These are useful when traffic around the arena is heavy.

Xicui Road (east side of venue)

Set your navigation to the Xicui Road / Fuxing Road intersection (西翠路与复兴路交叉口). From there, walk about 450 m west, 5–7 minutes, to the arena’s South Gate.

Yuyuantan South Road (north side of venue)

Set your navigation to the Yuyuantan South Road / Xicui Road intersection (玉渊潭南路西翠路路口). From there, walk about 500 m south, 7–8 minutes, to the arena’s West Gate.

Shagou Lukou East (westbound on Fuxing Road)

Set your navigation to the Shagou Lukou East bus stop (沙沟路口东公交站). From there, walk about 600 m east, roughly 8 minutes, to the Huaxi sunken plaza.

Wukesong Metro Station, Exits B1/B2 (kerbside drop-off)

Set your navigation to Wukesong Metro Station Exit B1 (五棵松地铁站B1口). From there, take the underground passage straight into the Huaxi LIVE complex, 3–5 minutes.

Things to Do in Beijing

Right Next to the Venue

Beijing Times Art Museum (北京时代美术馆)

About 320 m from the arena, a 5 minute walk. A contemporary art space with rotating illustration, photography and pop-culture exhibitions.

Open 10:00–22:00, closed Mondays.

Hi-Fun Sports Theme Park (Hi-Fun 竞技主题乐园):

About 280 m from the arena, a 4–5 minute walk. A large indoor activity park with racing, a bungee platform, archery and VR.

Open 10:00–21:00 on weekdays and weekends.

Indoor Attractions

National Museum of China (中国国家博物馆)

16 East Chang’an Avenue, Dongcheng District. China’s top comprehensive museum, home to a huge collection of national treasures. The core permanent exhibition is Ancient China.

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00–17:00, closed Mondays. Free, but you must book ahead.

China Arts and Crafts Museum / China Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum (中国工艺美术馆/中国非遗馆)

16 Hujing East Road, Chaoyang District. A showcase of traditional Chinese craftsmanship, including jade carving, embroidery and lacquerware.

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00–17:00, closed Mondays. Free with reservation.

National Art Museum of China (中国美术馆):

1 Wusi Street, Dongcheng District. A national-level gallery of traditional Chinese painting, oil painting, sculpture and works by renowned artists. The cool, quiet halls make for comfortable viewing.

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00–17:00. Closed Mondays, except public holidays.

Military Museum of the Chinese People’s Revolution (中国人民革命军事博物馆)

Fuxing Road, Haidian District. A large museum of Chinese military history, combining historical artefacts, weapons and equipment, and military culture. It is just two stops from the venue on Line 1.

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00–17:00, closed Mondays.

Outdoor Attractions

The Palace Museum / Forbidden City (故宫博物院)

4 Jingshan Front Street, Dongcheng District. The Ming and Qing imperial palace and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its red walls and golden roof tiles. Must-see spots include the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Imperial Garden.

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30–16:30 (winter hours, 1 Nov–31 Mar), closed Mondays.

Temple of Heaven Park (天坛公园)

Jia 1 Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng District. Where Ming and Qing emperors worshipped Heaven, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its landmarks are the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Echo Wall.

The park is open 6:00–22:00, and the core historic buildings 8:00–17:30.

Shichahai (什刹海):

Shichahai area, Xicheng District. An old-city lakeside district of hutongs, bars and boat rides, full of everyday old-Beijing atmosphere.

The lake area is free and open all day, and street shops are open roughly 10:00–22:00.

What to Eat in Beijing

Main Dishes

Peking Roast Duck
(北京烤鸭)
Shredded Pork in Beijing Sauce
(京酱肉丝)
Copper-Pot Mutton Hot Pot
(铜锅涮肉)
Quick-Boiled Tripe
(爆肚)
Zhajiang Noodles, noodles with soybean paste sauce
(炸酱面)
Lamb Spine Hot Pot
(羊蝎子)
Luzhu Huoshao, a stewed offal and bread dish
(卤煮火烧)
Qianlong Cabbage, cabbage with sesame-honey dressing
(乾隆白菜)

Street Snacks

Douzhir, fermented mung bean drink: an acquired taste!
(豆汁儿)
Jiaoquanr, crispy fried dough rings
(焦圈儿)
Mending Roubing, “door-nail” meat pies
(门钉肉饼)
Chaoganr, stewed pork liver and intestinebr>(炒肝儿)

Desserts & Sweets

Lüdagunr, glutinous rice rolls with red bean paste
(驴打滚)
Aiwowo, stuffed glutinous rice balls
(艾窝窝)
Wandouhuang, pea flour cake
(豌豆黄)
Old Beijing Yoghurt
(老北京酸奶)
Tang Huoshao, sweet sesame flatbread
(糖火烧)
Bingtanghulu, candied hawthorn skewers
(冰糖葫芦)
Mimahua, honey-glazed dough twists
(蜜麻花)
Zaohuasu, date-flower pastry
(枣花酥)

Expo Booths

Level 1

Find the latest games, and hardware from Intel at the Intel Booth. Fans are invited to compete in daily 5v5 Counter-Strike 2 LAN tournaments and SteelSeries Aim Trainer challenges, experience hands-on gameplay across racing rigs and open-play stations, and enjoy live stage showdowns with exclusive giveaways.

DHL is inviting attendees to test their competitive edge on a custom CS2 training map across dedicated gaming stations, spin an interactive touchscreen wheel to win branded giveaways, and connect directly with DHL representatives to explore career opportunities.

Level 3

Attendees are invited to explore tailored peripheral fittings and monitor setups, put their skills to the test in a live CS2 Crossfire Aim Challenge, and compete for top daily leaderboard prizes including ZOWIE mice and mousepads

Get your esports merch at the ESL Shop, including the exclusive IEM Beijing Event Range, and your favourite team jersey!

At the Logitech booth, fans can explore the GPW5 Ultra firsthand in an interactive reaction-speed challenge, experience guided DBC system testing and explore behind-the-scenes engineering teardown displays.

Visitors can test the brand's gaming chairs firsthand while taking part in fast-paced 1v1 PC tournaments, timed puzzle challenges, and interactive giveaways for exclusive prizes

Presenting Partner

Intel is the catalyst for PC gaming innovation, rallying the industry to make the PC the best place to play and create. The company believe the best gaming experience is done on the PC and always looking for ways to push their technology to the limits when it comes to performance, enabling the development community, driving new form factors and leveraging emerging technology. 

Additional information about Intel is available at intel.com/gaming

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