Chengdu 2025

IEM RETURNS TO CHINA

November 7-9, 2025

Group Stage starts November 3

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IEM CHengdu 2025

IEM returns to China, as 16 of the world’s best Counter-Strike 2 teams compete for their share of $1,000,000 in total winnings this November. Set in the heart of China’s Sichuan province, challengers will clash with champions in front of thousands of die-hard fans during the IEM Chengdu this November 7-9 for the IEM Chengdu Playoffs - but only after earning their spot through the gruelling Group Stage, starting on November 3.

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Wave 1 Starts now

Tickets for IEM Chengdu 2025 will go live on March 22nd at 09:00 CET. Tickets will be sold in five categories which will determine your seating in the arena (see venue map). Each category will be available as a 1-day or 3-day option. Additionally, 3-day Cat 1 ticket holders will be treated with a bonus – an exclusive gift pack containing some amazing IEM treats. Tickets will be selling fast, so make sure to pick up yours while you can and come to experience top-tier Counter-Strike in Chengdu!

Wave 1 - October 24th, 15:00 CEST

Wave 2 - November 25th, 15:00 CET

Wave 3 - January 24th, 15:00 CET

Please be aware that all commentary in the arena will be in Chinese language.

Cat 1

1-day ticket

¥1,488
  • Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
  • Access on either Friday, Saturday or Sunday
  • Access to Signing Sessions (First Come, First Serve Basis)
  • Seating in front of the stage

Cat 2

1-day / 3-day ticket

¥1,188 / ¥3,088
  • Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
  • Access on one or all three days
  • Access to Signing Sessions
    (First Come, First Serve Basis)
  • Seating in Cat 2 zone

cat 1

3-day ticket

¥3,888
  • Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
  • Access on all three days
  • Access to Signing Sessions (First Come, First Serve Basis)
  • Seating in front of the stage
  • Exclusive gift pack
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Cat 3

1-day / 3-day ticket

¥988 / ¥2,588
  • Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
  • Access on one or all three days
  • Access to Signing Sessions (First Come, First Serve Basis)
  • Seating in Cat 3 zone

Cat 4

1-day / 3-day ticket

¥788 / ¥2,088
  • Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
  • Access on one or all three days
  • Access to Signing Sessions (First Come, First Serve Basis)
  • Seating in Cat 4 zone

Cat 5

1-day / 3-day ticket

¥388-¥488 / ¥1,188
  • Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
  • Access on one or all three days
  • Access to Signing Sessions (First Come, First Serve Basis)
  • Seating in Cat 5 zone

FAQs

Stay tuned for additional information on Group Stage viewing.

Goodie bag contents will be released closer to the event.

Signing session slots are dependent on Group Stage and Playoffs results.

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