Tickets go on-sale Thursday, Jan 23 @ 2pm AEDT
Counter-Strike 2 is coming back Down Under in 2025, as 16 of the world’s best teams compete for their share of $1,000,000 in total winnings in front of the legendary Aussie crowd. For the first time, IEM will be played out in Melbourne, under the roof of the iconic Rod Laver Arena. After a sell-out event in 2023, and a break in 2024, the next iteration of IEM in Australia is set to be an unforgettable weekend, so book in your time off, pack your favourite jerseys, and make sure you’re ready for An Aussie Adventure.
Tickets for IEM Melbourne 2025 will be going live in 3 waves. Make sure to grab your ticket at the lowest price by picking it up in wave 1. All 3-Day tickets grant access to watch the IEM Melbourne 2025 Playoffs across April 25-27.
Tickets will be available via Ticketek.com.au.
Wave 1 - Thursday, January 23 at 2PM AEDT
Wave 2 - TBD
Wave 3 - TBD
Please note, the floorplan is representative of seating, and not to scale.
Placement | 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-10th | $5,000 | $20,000 |
13th-16th | $4,000 | - |
Global VRS Invite (1st-10th)
Global VRS Invite (1st-10th)
Global VRS Invite (1st-10th)
Global VRS Invite (1st-10th)
Global VRS Invite (1st-10th)
Global VRS Invite (1st-10th)
Global VRS Invite (1st-10th)
Global VRS Invite (1st-10th)
Global VRS Invite (1st-10th)
Global VRS Invite (1st-10th)
Europe VRS Invite (1st-2nd)
Europe VRS Invite (1st-2nd)
Americas VRS Invite (1st-2nd)
Americas VRS Invite (1st-2nd)
Asia VRS Invite (1st-2nd)
Asia VRS Invite (1st-2nd)
IEM Melbourne is more than just a massive Counter-Strike 2 tournament. Our legendary Australian crowd has transformed IEM into an award-winning, bloody fun weekend for anyone who steps into the arena - whether you’re FACEIT Lvl 10, or have never played a game of CS in your life, you’ll find yourself right at home during IEM Melbourne. Over the weekend, you'll spend time not only enjoying the matches, but will be immersed in a one of a kind crowd, joining in on chants or discovering a unique method of how to consume a beverage - the games aren’t the only form of entertainment throughout the weekend. Speaking of entertainment - the legendary Caches may even make a return, pitting Australia against England in a Counter-Strike spin-off of the famous cricket series.
Please note that the minimum age to attend this event is 16.
If you are below the age of 16, you are required to have a parent or guardian present at all times.
All refund and ticket queries are handled by Ticketek support. Please contact them via 13 28 49
We will be releasing a schedule closer to the event, stay tuned!
Tickets for IEM Melbourne 2025 go on-sale on Thursday, January 23, at 2PM AEDT via Ticketek
IEM Melbourne 2025 will operate as its own standalone event
Only non-alcoholi—-
Don’t worry - all your favourite beverages will be in plentiful supply across the weekend.
Absolutely. IEM Melbourne is guaranteed to be an amazing weekend, whether you're a die-hard CS esports fan, casual player, or haven't opened the game since CS:GO. IEM Melbourne is about mates getting together for a fun weekend, with some amazing Counter-Strike tying it all together.
Yes - just make sure your mates have the same tier of ticket as you. There are 3 tiers of seating at IEM Melbourne:
Within each tier of seating, all seating is general admission (ie. you won't have a single assigned seat).
We'll be announcing Goodie Bag contents soon.
Yes! The ESL Shop will make a return at IEM Melbourne 2025, with all of your favourite team's jerseys and more.
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