Tournament Starts: January 29th
The Hall of Heroes is getting ready to host the first Intel Extreme Masters of 2025!
IEM Katowice will be taking over the Spodek Arena on February 7 - 9, where 24 of the world's best teams will gather in front of the loudest and most passionate fans in esports. Become part of one of the most prestigious events in Counter-Strike by getting your tickets now. Come to experience elite CS competition with EPT Championship title and a whole lot of bragging rights on the line. Who will be victorious this time?
Join thousands of like-minded fans in the bowl of the Spodek arena in Katowice to celebrate the world's best Counter-Strike competition at the prestigious ESL Pro Tour Championship with $1M in prize money. Which team will be able to claim the crown of FaZe and get their names engraved on the iconic trophy?
The IEM gaming expo is officially back!
Across the weekend, tens of thousands of gaming enthusiasts will get together and explore various gaming & esports-related activities and booths. Meet players, enjoy fresh gaming hardware drops, play your favorite games, or simply meet up with friends and have a stroll through the broad offering of dozens of gaming booths.
The success story of the all women's CS:GO league ESL Impact continues with a standalone tournament right at the IEM Expo. The action will be live on the EXPO stage across all three days, February 10-12, when 8 teams from EU, NA, SA, and Asia fight for victory!
The IEM Expo is back alongside IEM Katowice and is accessible without a ticket. It's completely free to enter. Play games yourself, enjoy the latest gaming technology, and win awesome prizes in sponsor activations. Additionally, Expo visitors can enter the Spodek Arena on a first come first serve basis.
Please note that the minimum age to attend this event is 16. Attendees between 4 and 13 years of age must be accompanied by a parent. If you are between 13 and 15 years old, you need written consent from your parents. Children under 3 years old are not allowed to attend the event.
Tickets for IEM Katowice 2025 will be going live in 3 waves throughout October and November. Please note that one-day tickets will be available starting Wave 2, and make sure to mark the dates in your calendar as the tickets will be selling fast!
Wave 1 - October 22nd, 15:00 CEST
Wave 2 - October 29th, 15:00 CET
Wave 3 - November 5th, 15:00 CET
Tickets for IEM Katowice 2025 will be going live in 3 waves throughout October and November. Please note that one-day tickets will be available starting Wave 2, and make sure to mark the dates in your calendar as the tickets will be selling fast!
Wave 1 - October 22nd, 15:00 CEST (SOLD OUT)
Wave 2 - October 29th, 15:00 CET (SOLD OUT)
Wave 3 - November 5th, 15:00 CET (SOLD OUT)
Sometimes fans can't go to the show, but with Ticketmaster, they still have options. The fan-to-fan ticket exchange lets fans sell their tickets to someone else, in a safe and fair marketplace.
Ticketmaster is committed to the fan experience and enables fans to go to the events they love. Their ticket exchange enables the seller to recuperate their costs and another fan to go to the show.
No more scammers, no more confusing secondary sites. All the tickets for your show can be sold securely and in one place on Ticketmaster. Fans get the reassurance and customer support that we are known for, whatever type of ticket they buy.
The process is easy, when a fan wants to sell their ticket, they simply go into their Ticketmaster account and click 'sell' for the ticket they can't use. We know how much they purchased the ticket for and make sure tickets are sold at the price originally paid or less. The tickets are then listed on our site, for anyone else to buy.
For more information, please contact your Ticketmaster account manager.
How does it work for fans?
1. Login to your Ticketmaster account, go to 'My Tickets' and click 'Sell' on your ticket.
2. The price will automatically be set to the price you paid. Fill out the required information and select 'Sell'.
3. Your tickets will now be available for other fans to buy.
4. Once your ticket has been sold, we'll automatically transfer the tickets to the buyer and you'll receive payment
Fans can see all their options in one place for more choice and a simpler experience.
All resale tickets are sold at the price originally paid or less, with no hidden fees or surprises.
Ticketmaster issued tickets will be verified on listing, giving fans a secure place to buy.
It's free to list tickets on Ticketmaster, so when fans can't go, they don't lose
Fancy a trip to Katowice, but don't know where to start? Find the best solution for you with our Ticket + Hotel travel package, including an IEM Katowice 3-day Ticket and a stay in a hotel of your choice.
Friday, 09.02.2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
10:00 | Doors open MCK/ IEM Expo | |
12:00 | Doors open Spodek | |
14:30 | Access to Spodek seats | |
16:00 | Opening Ceremony | |
16:15 | Quarterfinal #1 | BO3 |
19:30 | Quarterfinal #2 | BO3 |
22:00
| Outdoor area closes | |
Saturday, 10.02.2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
10:00 | Doors open MCK/ IEM Expo | |
12:00 | Doors open Spodek | |
14:30 | Access to Spodek seats | |
16:00 | Opening Ceremony | |
16:15 | Semifinal #1 | BO3 |
19:30 | Semifinal #2 | BO3 |
22:00
| Outdoor area closes | |
Sunday, 11.02.2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
10:00 | Doors open MCK/ IEM Expo | |
12:00 | Doors open Spodek | |
15:00 | Access to Spodek seats | |
16:50 | Opening Ceremony | |
17:00 | Grand Final | BO5 |
22:00
| Outdoor area closes | |
Place | Player Prize Money | Club Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
1st | $400,000 | $60,000 |
2nd | $180,000 | $36,000 |
3rd-4th | $80,000 | $28,000 |
5th-6th | $40,000 | $21,000 |
7th-8th | $24,000 | $14,000 |
9th-12th | $16,000 | $7,000 |
13th-16th | $10,000 | - |
17th-20th | $4,500 | - |
21st-24th | $2,500 | - |
Total Prize Money: $1,250,000 | ||
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IEM Katowice proudly holds its place as one of the biggest and most iconic tournaments in Counter-Strike. Taking place every year since 2014, the Hall of Heroes has had the privilege of hosting three CS:GO Majors, uniting thousands of passionate fans from all over the globe. Throughout the years, it has given us unforgettable moments, breathtaking plays and intense rivalries, solidifying and shaping the landscape of the competitive scene.
An extraordinary ambiance of the Spodek arena, the sheer ferocity of the crowd, the enduring legacy - every detail extends far beyond the tournament itself. To this day, IEM Katowice remains a driving force for innovation, leaving a significant mark on wider ecosystems and displaying the beauty and uniqueness of esports to the rest of the world.
Here you can find our wallpapers and some fantastic photography from previous IEM Katowice tournaments.
You can also download full resolution wallpapers from the folder below!
Yes! There will be limited seats for EXPO visitors without a ticket. However, please note that free seats are filled on a first come first serve basis. To secure a seat, opt for a ticket in Spodek arena.
Please note that the minimum age to attend this event is 16. Attendees between 4 and 13 years of age must be accompanied by a parent. If you are between 13 and 15 years old, you need written consent from your parents. Children under 3 years old are not allowed to attend the event.
Yes, all tickets guarantee a seat in the arena.
We will be releasing a schedule closer to the event, stay tuned!
The main language for the event and the games commentated inside the arena will be English.
Tickets for IEM Katowice 2025, will be going live in 3 waves throughout October and November.
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