Chengdu 2025
IEM RETURNS TO CHINA
- 16 Teams
- EPT Masters
- $1,000,000
November 7-9, 2025Chengdu Financial City Performance Center
Group Stage starts November 3
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EPT Masters
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 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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Tickets
Early Bird Starts now
Tickets for IEM Chengdu 2025 will go live on September 9 at 6pm UTC+8. Tickets for Playoffs will be sold in five categories, which are tiered based on their proximity to the stage in the arena - the best seats in the house can be found in Tier 1, with Tier 5 seats further from the stage. In addition, 3-Day Tier 1 ticket holders will also receive an exclusive IEM Chengdu 2025 goodie bag. Tickets sold out fast in 2024, so don’t miss out - be ready to pick up yours when they go on sale, and secure your spot to watch Challengers, Champions, and top-tier Counter-Strike return to Chengdu this November!
Early bird - September 9th, 18:00 (UTC+8)
Wave 1 - Stay tuned...
Group Stage
1-day ticketOnly during the Group Stage
Tier 1
- Experience one day of the IEM Chengdu Group Stages
- Seats closest to the stage
688 CNY
Tier 2
- Experience one day of the IEM Chengdu Group Stages
- Seats closest to the stage
388 CNY
Sat&Sun
sold out
Playoffs
3-day ticketAccess to all of the IEM Chengdu Playoffs across November 7-9
Tier 1
Limited
Quantity
- Access all days
- Best seats in the house, closest to the stage
- Exclusive IEM Chengdu Goodie Bag
- 2x Cheer sticks
3,888 CNY
Tier 2
Limited
Quantity
- Access all days
- Guaranteed seating close to the stage
- 2x Cheer sticks
2,188 CNY
Sat&Sun
sold out
Single-day ticketAccess to one day of the IEM Chengdu Playoffs
Sat&Sun
sold out
Tier 1
- Access one day
- Best seats in the house, closest to the stage
- 2x Cheer sticks
Day 1/2/31,488 CNY
Sold out
Tier 2
Sold out
- Access one day
- Guaranteed seating close to the stage
- 2x Cheer sticks
Day 1988 CNY
Day 2/31,088 CNY
Tier 3
Sold out
- Access one day
- Tier 3 seating area
- 2x Cheer sticks
Day 1688 CNY
Day 2/3788 CNY
Tier 4
Sold out
- Access one day
- Tier 4 seating area
- 2x Cheer sticks
Day 1518 CNY
Day 2/3618 CNY
Tier 5
Sold out
- Access one day
- Tier 5 seating area
- 2x Cheer sticks
Day 1288 CNY
Day 2/3388 CNY
Signing SessionBuy an addon to get signed by your favorite teams
To facilitate a smoother fan experience, signing sessions for IEM Chengdu 2025 will be available exclusively to signing session add-on purchasers and are not open to all ticket holders as in previous years.
All signing session add-on holders must already have a ticket to IEM Chengdu to purchase a signing session add-on.
Check back for more information on signing sessions, including when signing sessions will go on sale, and how to know what teams will be taking part in what signing session.
Goodie bagOnly available for tier 1
What's included?
Check out everything that's included in the official IEM Chengdu goodie bag below.
Exclusive
IEM Chengdu
Postcard Set
IEM Chengdu
Poster
IEM Chengdu
Pinback Button
IEM Chengdu
Gym Bag
IEM Chengdu
T-Shirt
IEM Chengdu
Socks
Disclaimer:
Prices listed do not include platform or transaction fees. Final price will appear in cart prior to checkout.
Please be aware that all commentary in the arena will be in Chinese language.
Format and Teams
Group Stage - Starting November 3
- 16 Invited Teams
- 2 x 8 Team Double-Elimination brackets
- All matches Bo3
- Top 3 of each group advance to Playoffs
PlayOffs - November 7-9
- 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 | $160,000 |
2nd | $50,000 | $100,000 |
3rd-4th | $25,000 | $80,000 |
5th-6th | $12,500 | $60,000 |
7th-8th | $7,000 | $40,000 |
9th-12th | $5,000 | $20,000 |
13th-16th | $4,000 | - |
- CONFIRMED Team invites
- Group stage starts: November 3
- 6 teams advance to Playoffs
Team Vitality
VRS Europe
Team Spirit
VRS Europe
Furia Esports
VRS Americas
paiN Gaming
VRS Americas
The MongolZ
VRS Asia
Tyloo
VRS Asia
MOUZ
Global VRS Invite
Natus Vincere
VRS Global
Team Falcons
VRS Global
FaZe Clan
VRS Global
Astralis
VRS Global
G2 Esports
VRS Global
3DMAX
VRS Global
Lynn Vision
VRS Global
Virtus.pro
VRS Global
Heroic
VRS Global
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.
