Dallas 2025

The home of NACS

May 23-25, 2025Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

Tournament Starts: May 19th

One Ticket All ContentIEM at DreamHack Dallas

Are you ready for IEM Dallas in 2025? Join us at DreamHack Dallas where the worlds of esports and gaming combine! Explore a range of gaming activities, live music events, an exciting BYOC area, cosplays, and most importantly a whole IEM event! The Counter-Strike action will feature 16 of the world's best teams competing in a 10,000-packed arena. Don’t miss your chance and get your tickets now to become part of this unforgettable experience.

Dallas

May 23 - 25

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DreamHack Badge = IEM Ticket

You're one step away from living your best CS life at DreamHack Dallas. Enjoy everything the DreamHack Festival has to offer alongside an IEM event! Pick up a regular DreamHack badge with an IEM add-on to experience the magic of Counter-Strike to the fullest. 

The sale will come in four stages:

  1. Early Bird - December 5th, 17:00 CET / 10:00 CST - LIVE
  2. Main Wave  - TBD
  3. Late Bird - TBD
  4. Last Chance - TBD

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Step 1:

Choose your DreamHack badge

Ticket price excludes Taxes and Fees and will be added during checkout.

DreamHack 3-day
pass

3-day access

$79
  • DH Festival Ticket (including IEM Dallas entry)
  • Access to free seating section at IEM Dallas (Limited Availability)
  • Access on all three days from Open to Close

DreamHack 3-Day
Pass Premium

3-day access

$279
  • DH Festival Ticket (including IEM Dallas entry)
  • Access to free seating section at IEM Dallas (Limited Availability)
  • Access on all three days from Open to Close
  • DreamHack Dallas 2025 Play Louder Hoodie
  • DreamHack Dallas 2025 Play Louder T-Shirt
  • DreamHack Classic Socks
  • DreamHack Classic Baseball Cap
  • DreamHack Dallas 2025 Event Pin
  • DreamHack Dallas 2025 Laminated Bag
  • Access to the premium registration line
    (excl. security line, safety first!)

Step 2:

Enhance your IEM experience with Add-Ons

IEM 3-day
upper ring ADD-ON

3 days secured seat in IEM Arena

$59
  • Seating in the upper ring
  • Add-on valid for all three days

IEM 3-day
lower ring ADD-ON

3 days secured seat in IEM Arena

$99
  • Seating in the lower ring
  • Add-on valid for all three days

IEM 3-day
INFIELD ADD-ON

3 days secured seat in IEM Arena
(IEM Experience included)

$229
  • Seating in the Infield
  • Add-on valid for all three days
  • Meet & Greets (Limited availability per session. First come, first serve)
  • Goodie bag (retail value $190)

    Check the IEM Experience for further details

  • DH Premium Registration
  • DH Early pick-up
Popular

$190
Retail Value

SOLD Out

iem EXPERIENCE

The experience is included in the 3 day Infield add-on and can also be purchased separately by all ticket holders.

The IEM Experience includes exclusive merch. 
Alongside, you will benefit from access to meet & greets, early badge pick-up and shorter queue times! 

$99

What's included

IEM Dallas 2025
Silver Coin

IEM Dallas 2025
Sweatshirt

(exclusive design)

IEM Dallas 2025
Event Short Sleeve T-Shirt

IEM Dallas 2025
Laminated bag

ESL
Classic Baseball Cap Black

ESL
Mousepad Black

Dreamhack
Premium Registration

IEM
Meet & Greets

(Limited Availability per Session. First Come, First Serve)

DreamHack
Early Pickup

IEM 3-day
upper ring ADD-ON

3 days secured seat in IEM Arena

$59
  • Seating in the upper ring
  • Add-on valid for all three days

IEM 3-day
lower ring ADD-ON

3 days secured seat in IEM Arena

$99
  • Seating in the lower ring
  • Add-on valid for all three days

IEM 3-day
INFIELD ADD-ON

3 days secured seat in IEM Arena
(Collectable Experience included)

$229
  • Seating in the Infield
  • Add-on valid for all three days
  • Meet & Greets (Limited availability per session. First come, first serve)
  • Goodie bag (retail value $190)
  • DH Premium Registration
  • DH Early pick-up
Popular

$190
Retail Value

SOLD Out

iem EXPERIENCE

The experience is included in the 3 day Infield add-on and can also be purchased separately by all ticket holders.

The IEM Experience includes exclusive merch. 
Alongside, you will benefit from access to meet & greets, early badge pick-up and shorter queue times! 

$99

What's included

IEM Dallas 2025
Silver Coin

IEM Dallas 2025
Sweathirt

(exclusive design)

IEM Dallas 2025
Event Short Sleeve T-Shirt

IEM Dallas 2025
Laminated bag

ESL
Classic Baseball Cap Black

ESL
Mousepad Black

Dreamhack
Premium Registration

Dreamhack
Meet & Greets

(Limited Availability per Session. First Come, First Serve)

DreamHack
Early Pickup

Tickets coming soon

Tickets are purchased via the DreamHack Shop

Schedule

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

19:00 Quarter Final #2

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 Semifinal #1

19:00 Semifinal #2

20:30 Outdoor Area Closes

Day #3 - Sunday

10:00 ESL Shop Opens

12:00 Outdoors Area Opens

13:00 Lanxess Doors Open

13:30 Inside Arena Doors Open

14:30 Showmatch

16:45 Opening Ceremony

17:00 Grandfinal

20:30 Outdoor Area Closes

Format and Teams

Stage 1

PlayOffs
Place
Player Prize Money
Club Prize Money
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
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Total Prize Money: $1,000,000

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Europe VRS Invite

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Europe VRS Invite

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Europe VRS Invite

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Europe VRS Invite

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North America VRS Invite

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South America VRS Invite

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Asia VRS Invite

TBD

Closed Qualifier Europe

TBD

Closed Qualifier Europe

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Closed Qualifier Europe

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Closed Qualifier Europe

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Closed Qualifier Europe

TBD

Closed Qualifier North America

TBD

Closed Qualifier South America

TBD

Closed Qualifier Asia

VRS = Valve Regional Standings

Qualifiers

TBD

Europe VRS Invite

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Europe VRS Invite

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Europe VRS Invite

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Europe VRS Invite

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Europe VRS Invite

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Europe VRS Invite

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Europe VRS Invite

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Europe VRS Invite

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Europe VRS Invite

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Europe VRS Invite

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Open Qualifier

TBD

Open Qualifier

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Open Qualifier

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Open Qualifier

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Open Qualifier

TBD

Open Qualifier

Open Qualifier
7th - 8th February
Closed Qualifier
10th - 12th February
IEM Dallas 2025
19th - 25th May

FAQs

Nope! Every DreamHack ticket holder will have access to IEM Dallas!

You can get your tickets on the tixr DreamHack Shop, when tickets are live!

All tickets can be picked up at the registration desks at the main entrance to Hall C. Ultra ticket holders have a VIP entrance line at the main entrance.

You can also order home delivery during the ticket checkout process. You will receive tracking information via email and your wristband or badge will be shipped directly to you 4 weeks prior to event start.

Yes, ticket registration desks will be open until 8PM daily.
Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, and a parental or guardian waiver must be signed when collecting your tickets for anyone under the age of 18.

Please see the Convention Centre website here to purchase parking passes.

Request a Parental BYOC upgrade from the check-in staff onsite. They will upgrade your credential to allow access.

Please note that your access will be linked to your child’s seat and does not grant you a seat in the BYOC. If you want to have a seat, you need to buy a full ticket.

Contact our customer support representatives at support@dreamhack.com and we’ll help you out!

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160€
Retail Value

Premium Goodie bagExclusive for Premium Ticket holders

We listened to your feedback and significantly improved the value and quality of items in the goodie bag.

IEM Cologne
Laminated bag

IEM Cologne
Silver Coin

IEM Cologne
Premium Pinback Button

IEM Cologne
Premium Pin

(exclusive)

IEM Cologne
T-Shirt

IEM Cologne
Longsleeve

IEM Cologne
Socks

IEM Cologne
Postcards Set

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 Partner

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

Launched in December 2023, the Qiddiya Gaming & Esports District will be world’s first mix-use gaming and esports district, attracting gamers from across the globe and cementing Saudi Arabia as the rapidly-growing industry’s global epicenter. Located prominently within Qiddiya City, the Gaming & Esports District will be home to multiple dedicated esports venues — one of which will be among the top three largest in the world — plus next-gen facilities that will host up to 19 top-tier esports clubs at once, each with dedicated facilities like scrim rooms and strategy theater –– and the regional headquarters of leading video game companies. The vibrant space covers more than 500,000 square meters of gaming space and aims to attract 10 million visits annually, with 100,000 square meters set aside for retail, dining and entertainment venues.

Qiddiya City is the latest partner to join the Esports World Cup — last year’s previous iteration of the international gaming and esports festival (Gamers8) included marquee companies PepsiCo, Razer, LG UltraGear, Aramco and HONOR as sponsors. The inaugural 2024 Esports World Cup will host major tournaments in StarCraft II, Dota 2, Counter-Strike 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Garena Free Fire and more, soon-to-be-announced games.

Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene. Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and is the core of what its sports, athletes, eSports athletes and musicians represent. More than a drink, it’s the way of life lived by athletes, sports, bands, gamers, believers and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at www.monsterenergy.com and www.monsterenergy.com/gaming.

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

FACEIT is the leading independent competitive gaming platform for online multiplayer PvP gamers with more than twenty million users. We aim to further the esports ecosystem by offering players of all levels the chance to compete in a competitive environment with the games they love while providing publishers and third party organisers with the tools needed to build their competitive community. Visit FACEIT here

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win – airpower anytime, anywhere. For 2022, the Air Force Recruiting Service is hiring over 26,000 new Airmen. An emphasis is on recruiting people with no prior military service into one of over 130 enlisted career opportunities. The Air Force recruits to retain, so we recruit the best and brightest candidates possible, then provide them with tough, highly technical training that gives them the right skills to sustain the combat capability of America’s Air Force. For more information about Air Force benefits and opportunities, go to www.airforce.com.

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 www.logitechg.com.

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

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