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Event Guide Intel® Extreme Masters Cologne

Guide & Map

We’re ready to welcome you at IEM Cologne 2025! To make your experience as seamless as possible, check out this guide - it’s packed with everything you need to navigate the weekend and make the most of your time.

Please Note:

Premium and Cathedral Experience ticket holders are required to check in before using dedicated entrance to the arena.

Check-in will be available at the goodie bag pickup point throughout the weekend, but you can also pre-check in on Thursday between 3 - 7 PM.

Schedule
Add-on
Food map
Signing Sessions
Team Booths
Partner booths
ESL Shop
FACEIT Bob
Team wallpapers
How to get there
IEM Cologne 2025 Event Map

* Final placement of booths is subject to change

Schedule

Early Check-in on Thursday

Times for early check-in (Premium and Cathedral Experience only)
& ESL Shop early access (open to public):
Thursday 15:00 - 19:00

Day #1 - Friday

9:00 ESL Shop Opens

12:00 Outdoors Area Opens

13:00 Lanxess Doors Open

13:30 Inside Arena Doors Open

15:30 Opening Ceremony

15:45 Quarter Final #1 (Bo3)

19:00 Quarter Final #2 (Bo3)

20:30 Outdoor Area Closes

Day #2 - Saturday

10:00 ESL Shop Opens

12:00 Outdoors Area Opens

13:00 Lanxess Doors Open

13:30 Inside Arena Doors Open

15:30 Opening Ceremony

15:45 Semi Final #1 (Bo3)

19:00 Semi Final #2 (Bo3)

20:30 Outdoor Area Closes

Day #3 - Sunday

10:00 ESL Shop Opens

12:00 Outdoors Area Opens

13:30 Lanxess Doors Open

15:00 Inside Arena Doors Open

16:45 Opening Ceremony

17:00 Grand Final (Bo5)

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20:30 Outdoor Area Closes

Enhance your weekend with an add-on

Get exclusive merch, dedicated entrance to the arena and presale access for the next IEM Cologne event, all with the Cathedral Experience add-on!

Get add-on

Time for a break?

Check out the food court map below! You can also download a PDF for the Desktop or Mobile here.

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Signing Sessions

Signing sessions will be taking place at the Intel Tent, located in front of the South/West entrance.
Limited availability per session - operating on first come, first serve basis.
Times and details are subject to change in accordance with team availability.

Day #1 - Friday

12:00 - 13:00 Team Spirit

14:00 - 15:00 Vitality

Day #2 - Saturday

12:15 - 13:00 The MongolZ

14:30 - 15:30 FURIA

Day #3 - Sunday

14:00 - 15:00 Signing Session #1

15:30 - 16:30 Signing Session #2

TEAM BOOTHS AT IEM COLOGNE

Don’t miss the chance to visit your favourite teams' booth!

G2

Team Liquid

BIG

Partner activations

Games & Hardware

Find out the latest games and hardware at the Intel Booth. Participate in activities and get your player signatures.

Acer Predator

Throughout the weekend, attendees are invited to test out the high-performance setups, and experience the same elite power trusted by the pros, all at the Intel Booth in the concourse.

DHL

Join us at the DHL booth and collect your DHL Drop signs, play the all-new CS2 DHL training map and check out the highly anticipated episode 3 of 'The Dispatch!'

Zowie

Join CS free-to-play sessions, 2v2 challenges, beat-the-pro matches, and win ZOWIE arm sleeves and stickers!

Knorr

Come to the Knorr booth to try a range of snack pot flavours, receive a free goodie bag, and play a range of activities, including a 2v2 PC gaming setup in collaboration with team BIG.

ESL Shop

Get your esports merch at the ESL Shop. Including exclusive drops, Kolex Cards and your favorite team shirt!

MEET Bob

Bob is coming to IEM Cologne in real life. He’ll be handing out FACEIT Premium, stickers and profile badges. Look out for him around the arena making content and meeting CS fans. Spot him? Say hi and get rewarded.

AND MORE!

You'll be able to find several other smaller booths in and around the arena.

ESL Shop

Join us in exploring and shopping your favourite products on-site at IEM Cologne 2025. Here is a sneak peak of what we have in store for you:

Visit Shop

FACEIT

Bob is coming to IEM Cologne in real life! For the entire weekend, he’ll be at the Lanxess Arena doing what he does best: handing out FACEIT Premium codes, stickers, and exclusive profile badges, meeting fans, and creating content with anyone who’s up for it. If you see him, don’t miss your chance to say hi!

You can also follow his journey at @FACEITcs on X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.

FACEIT Shop

Rep your team in style

Here you can find our stained glass wallpapers for all teams participating at IEM Cologne 2025.

You can download high resolution versions for desktop and mobile from the folder below! It's free.

Supported resolutions: 800x800 px | 1440x3040 px | 1500x500 px | 4096x2160px

Download

Teams - Stage 1

Teams - Stage 2

How to get there

Lanxess Arena

Willy-Brandt-Platz 3,
50679 Köln, Germany

Train Station
Köln Messe/Deutz Bf

S11

S6

Bus Stop / Tram Stop
Deutz/Messe

1

3

4

9

14

150

153

196

Bus Stop / Tram Stop
Deutz Technische Hochschule

1

9

153

Diamond Coin Access

4 Day entry to a Diamond Coin Lounge

1999€ Four day lounge access
Single Seat Only
SOLD OUT
  • Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
  • Access on all four days (Jun 18-21)
  • Access to an exclusive and comfortable private lounge

    Looking for a full lounge for your friend group? Email us at ticketing@efg.gg

  • Large variety of free drinks incl. alcoholic options

    Looking for a full lounge for your friend group? Email us at ticketing@efg.gg

  • Catering and Refreshments

    Looking for a full lounge for your friend group? Email us at ticketing@efg.gg

  • Dedicated entrance

    Looking for a full lounge for your friend group? Email us at ticketing@efg.gg

  • Dedicated on-site support staff

    Looking for a full lounge for your friend group? Email us at ticketing@efg.gg

  • Merchandising voucher valued at €150

    Looking for a full lounge for your friend group? Email us at ticketing@efg.gg

  • Collectible event coin

    Looking for a full lounge for your friend group? Email us at ticketing@efg.gg

  • Free parking at the venue

    Looking for a full lounge for your friend group? Email us at ticketing@efg.gg

  • Attendee badge

    Looking for a full lounge for your friend group? Email us at ticketing@efg.gg

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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

Official Partners

Predator embodies the premium gaming experience by empowering our community with the latest technology, cutting-edge innovation, and iconic design. The entire lineup of products, from top-tier performing laptops and desktops to the newest gadgets and gear, is a showcase of our drive to deliver a unique value on every front. Please visit predator.acer.com for more information.

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL family of divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 380,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses and is enabling global trade flows. Visit DHL In Motion

Introduced in 2008, ZOWIE is a brand committed to developing top-tier competitive gaming gear designed to enhance the performance of Esports athletes. Specializing in equipment for FPS players, ZOWIE strives to create products that empower players to perform at their best in intense FPS competitions. Check out ZOWIE products here.

CHEXX is a next-generation betting platform built on speed, innovation, and generosity. Designed for a new era of fan engagement, the platform offers extensive markets, instant transactions, and next-level crypto features. We are dedicated to delivering a premium experience, especially for esports fans, by blending real-time betting with a supercharged layer of community engagement. For CHEXX, the energy, connection, and excitement surrounding the moment matter just as much as the outcome. For more information, visit https://chexx.bet/

GRID is a data platform powering competitive gaming - capturing every moment and play to transform raw game data into commercial and fan-facing opportunities. GRID enables live esports tracking, casual player stat mapping, broadcast enhancements, next-gen betting, and new revenue streams across the ecosystem. By advancing technology and driving innovation, GRID is building the foundation for competitive gaming’s data-driven future. Find out more here .

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For more information visit Qiddiya.com

Founded in 2007, 1xBet has quickly become one of the leading brands in the gaming industry. Hundreds of events every day plus exciting promotions and offers have already attracted millions of sports and esports fans. Here players place bets on CS:GO, Dota 2, football, basketball, as well as dozens of other sports and esports disciplines. The high level of 1xBet service for esports fans was recently recognised with a victory at the prestigious 2020 SBC Awards in the “Esports Operator of the Year” category. Visit 1XBET here

Since its beginnings in 1838, Knorr has been passionate about better cooking and eating. Following that tradition, Knorr has entered the world of gaming as the go-to fuel for gamers, esports athletes, and the streaming community. As the 5th most chosen FMCG brand globally (according to Kantar World Panel), Knorr proudly stands as Unilever’s largest food brand - committed to making good food accessible to all. Knorr products are sold in over 90 countries around the world and are being chosen 3.1 billion times annually across 379 million households. With 95% of the vegetables and herbs used being sustainably sourced, Knorr increasingly prioritizes ingredients grown following regenerative agriculture principles. Visit Knorr here

Noodle nostalgia, a British staple since the 70s, and as Pot Noodle we’ve been serving it up to the British nation for over 40 years. Being there for anyone and everyone that wants a bit of noodle-y goodness in their life, refuelling them to do whatever it is that makes them happy – that’s what we’re all about. Life’s too short to be spent twiddling your thumbs… If you're hungry and looking for a quick, convenient, and tasty solution, we've got the noodles for you. Visit POT noodle here

About Molkerei Alois Müller GmbH & Co. KG Founded in 1896 by Ludwig Müller, the former village dairy developed into a modern large dairy from the time it was taken over by Theo Müller in 1971. Around 140 million kg of milk are now processed into high-quality dairy products at the Alois Müller dairy's Swabian headquarters. In many product groups, Müller has created a market with numerous innovations in the first place. For example, buttermilk, kefir, Müller Corner, Müller Rice or the flavoured Müllermilch. The company still holds top positions in these segments. The Müller brand is almost 100 percent well known and practically everyone in Germany knows the slogan: "Alles Müller, oder was?" ("Müller, what else?").

Spotify transformed music listening forever when it launched in 2008. Discover, manage and share over 82 million tracks, including more than 4 million podcast titles, for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium to access exclusive features for music including improved sound quality and an on-demand, offline, and ad-free music listening experience. Today, Spotify is the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service with 422m users, including 182m subscribers, across 183 markets.

Logitech G, a brand of Logitech, is a global leader dedicated to serving the needs of Gamers and Creators with award-winning hardware, software, and solutions. Logitech G’s industry-leading products include keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, simulation products such as wheels and flight sticks, webcams, lights and microphones, and specialized furniture solutions; all made possible through innovative design, advanced technologies and a deep passion for gaming and creator communities. Learn more at logitechg.com

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a US$60 billion revenue Fortune Global 500 company serving customers in 180 markets around the world. Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, we are developing world-changing technologies that power (through devices and infrastructure) and empower (through solutions, services, and software) millions of customers every day and together create a more inclusive, trustworthy, and sustainable digital society for everyone, everywhere. To find out more about Lenovo visit https://www.lenovo.com or https://www.lenovo.com/legion

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