Event Guide Intel® Extreme Masters Katowice

Guide & Map

To make your experience as seamless as possible, check out our Event Map for all the key info you’ll need to navigate the Spodek Arena. With tons of activities waiting for you, make sure you’re ready to frag your way through the weekend and make the most of your time.

Please Note:

Premium and Plus ticket holders should check in before entering the arena. You can pick up your goodie bag and event bracelet at booth RO3 located on the ring of the Spodek Arena. Check-in will be available throughout the weekend.

* Final placement of booths is subject to change

Schedule

Day #1 - Friday - February 7

10:00 Doors open MCK / IEM Expo

12:00 Doors open Spodek

14:00 Access to Spodek seats

15:30 Opening Ceremony

15:45 Quarter Final #1 | Bo3

19:00 Quarter Final #2 | Bo3

20:00 Expo closes / Last entry

Day #2 - Saturday - February 8

10:00 Doors open MCK / IEM Expo

12:00 Doors open Spodek

14:00 Access to Spodek seats

15:35 Opening Ceremony

15:45 Semi Final #1 | Bo3

19:00 Semi Final #2 | Bo3

20:00 Expo closes / Last entry

Day #3 - Sunday - February 9

10:00 Doors open MCK / IEM Expo

12:00 Doors open Spodek

15:00 Access to Spodek seats

16:45 Opening Ceremony

17:00 Grand Final | Bo5

20:00 Expo closes / Last entry

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, IEM Expo visitors can enter the Spodek Arena on a first come first serve basis. Changing from previous years this will be located further to the side where you can still experience the thrill & atmosphere of the arena while watching the games from a set of dedicated screens. This change has allowed us to increase the free zone area, allowing more fans to experience the magic of the Hall of Heroes.

Signing Sessions

Signing Sessions at IEM Katowice will be at the Intel Booth in the IEM Expo area. Limited availability per session - operating on first come, first served basis. Times and details are subject to change in accordance to team availability. 

Day #1 - Friday - February 7

12:30 - 13:30 Signing Session #1

14:00 - 15:00 Signing Session #2

18:30 - 19:30 Signing Session #3

Day #2 - Saturday - February 8

12:30 - 13:30 Signing Session #1

14:00 - 15:00 Signing Session #2

Day #3 - Sunday - February 9

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Partner Booths

Games & HardwareFind the latest games, and hardware from Intel and Acer Predator at the Intel Booth. Participate in activities, meet new people and get signatures from your favorite players!

Get ready for the !DHLDrop

Pick up a !DHL Drop sign, add a personal message and be in the arena during games for a chance to win prizes! Stay sharp, get creative, and don’t miss your !DHL Drop Moment!

Play Like a Pro

Experience best-in-class motion clarity with the XL2586X+ 600Hz monitor! Visit our booth to compete in 2v2 matches against CS pros and top content creators!

The ESL Shop

Get your esports merch, at the ESL Shop, including exclusive drops, Kolex Cards, and your favourite team jersey!

AND MANY MORE!

Find out more about the several other smaller booths in and around the arena.

ESL Shop

Joins us in exploring and shopping your favorite products on-site at IEM Katowice 2025!
Here is a sneak peak of what we have in store for you:

IEM Katowice 2025 CollectionCelebrate the magic of Katowice with our IEM Katowice 2025 collection! Featuring designs inspired by the city's iconic beboks, industrial heritage, and the legendary Spodek arena. Sold in very limited quantities.

Valentine SweatshirtShow your love to your clutch partner, your site teammate, or that special someone with our exclusive Valentine sweatshirt.

How to get there

spodek arena

 Aleja Korfantego 3
 40-005 Katowice, Poland

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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

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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 Partner

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

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. For more information, visit Qiddiya here

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Coinbase started in 2012 with the radical idea that anyone, anywhere, should be able to easily and securely send and receive Bitcoin. Today, we offer a trusted and easy-to-use platform for accessing the broader crypto economy – a more fair, accessible, efficient, and transparent financial system enabled by crypto. Learn more at coinbase.com/partner/esl

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

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