Katowice 2025

Hall of Heroes

7 - 9 Feb, 2025Spodek Arena

Tournament Starts: January 29th

EPT ChampionshipIEM Katowice 2025

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?

Katowice

February 7 - 9

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The essence of IEM Katowice

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EPT ChampionshipSpodek Arena

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?

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IEM Gaming ExpoIEM Expo Area

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.

Free to Enter

ESL ImpactIEM Expo Area

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!

FREE IEM EXPO

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.

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Sale Starts october 22nd

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

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)

Official ticket re-sale

TicketSwap is a platform where you can safely resell & buy your tickets from other fans. Whether your plans have changed and you can no longer make it to the event or you have been late to the party and did not get your tickets in time - TicketSwap is the place to go.

TicketSwap is our trusted source for secondary market ticket transactions, so we recommend you checking it out for any ticket opportunities closer to the event!

Tickets + Hotel

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.

What's included

3-day Premium Tickets

wave 3

2,000 zł (~465€)
  • Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
  • Access on all three days (February 7-9)
  • Premium seating in front of the stage
  • Premium Goodie Bag (valued at €190)
    • IEM Katowice 2025 Silver Coin
    • IEM Katowice Bebok Hoodie
    • IEM Katowice Map T-Shirt
    • Local Hero Katowice Dad Hat
    • Local Hero Katowice T-Shirt
    • IEM Katowice Laminated bag
       
  • Premium attendee badge
  • Free drinks (water, soft-drinks & beer)

3-Day Lower Ranks

Wave 3

970 zł (~225€)
  • Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
  • Access on all three days (February 7-9)
  • Free seating: lower ranks

3-DAY Upper Ranks

Wave 3

600 zł (~140€)
  • Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
  • Access on all three days (February 7-9)
  • Free seating: upper ranks

1-day Upper Ranks

Wave 3

220 - 260 zł (~51€ - ~61€)
  • Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
  • Access to either Friday, Saturday or Sunday
  • Free seating: upper ranks

Premium Goodie bagExclusive for Premium Ticket holders

IEM Katowice 2025
Silver Coin

IEM Katowice
Bebok Hoodie

IEM Katowice
Map T-Shirt

Local Hero
Katowice Dad Hat

Local Hero
Katowice t-Shirt

IEM Katowice
Laminated bag

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Schedule

Day #1 - Friday

10:00 Doors open MCK / IEM Expo

12:00 Doors open Spodek

14:30 Access to Spodek seats

16:00 Opening Ceremony

16:15 Quarter Final #1 | Bo3

19:30 Quarter Final #2 | Bo3

22:00 Outdoor Area Closes

Day #2 - Saturday

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

Day #3 - Sunday

10:00 Doors open MCK / IEM Expo

12:00 Doors open Spodek

15:00 Access to Spodek seats

15:30 Showmatch

16:50 Opening Ceremony

17:00 Grandfinal | Bo5

22:00 Outdoor Area Closes

Schedule

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

Format and Teams

stage 1

Stage 2

PlayOffs

Prize pool

Placement
Prize Money
Total
$1,000,000
1st
$400,000
+ Qualifies for IEM Cologne 2025
2nd
$180,000
3rd-4th
$80,000
5th-6t