Melbourne 2025

An Aussie Adventure

  • 16 Teams
  • EPT Masters
  • $1,000,000

April 25-27, 2025Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

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ESL Pro Tour MastersIEM Melbourne 2025

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.

Melbourne

April 25-27

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Wave 1 on sale now!

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 are available via Ticketek.com.au. To purchase GA+ tickets, select "General Admission" and then add the GA+ upgrade on Ticketek.

Wave 1 - Thursday, January 23 at 2PM AEDT

Wave 2 - Monday, February 10

Wave 3 - TBD

Please note, the floorplan is representative of seating, and not to scale.

Wave 1 on sale now! Get in quick before prices increase in Wave 2, February 10.

GENERAL ADMISSION

3-Day ticket

$189
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  • Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
  • Full access to IEM over all 3 days
  • Entry into the IEM Expo

GA+

3-Day ticket

$249
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  • Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
  • Full access to IEM over all 3 days
  • Entry into the IEM Expo
  • GA+ Goodie Bag
    (Retail value $165)

PREMIUM

3-Day ticket

$359
Wave 1 Sold Out
  • Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
  • Full access to IEM over all 3 days
  • Entry into the IEM Expo
  • Premium Goodie Bag
    (Retail value $190)
  • Premium Seating Area
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God Mode

3-Day ticket

$1,999
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  • Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
  • Full access to IEM over all 3 days
  • Entry into the IEM Expo
  • God Mode Goodie Bag
    (Retail value $290)
  • God Mode Seating
  • 3-Day Food & Beverage Package
  • Exclusive backstage tour

Goodie bagExclusive for Ticket holders

IEM Melbourne Bag

Inside all bags

IEM Melbourne Jersey

Inside all bags

IEM Melbourne Coin

Inside all bags

IEM Melbourne Pin

Godmode & Premium
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ESL Shop Voucher $100

Godmode
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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

Group Stage - Starting April 21

  • 16 Invited Teams
  • 2 x 8 Team Double-Elimination brackets
  • All matches Bo3
  • Top 3 of each group advance to Playoffs
PlayOffs - April 25-27
  • 6 team Single-Elimination bracket
  • Quarterfinals and Semifinals Bo3
  • Grand Final Bo5

Total Winnings: $1,000,000

Place
Prize Money
Club Reward
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
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  • Team invites cut off date: FEBRUARY
  • Group stage starts: April 21
  • 6 teams advance to Playoffs

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Global VRS Invite (1st-10th)

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Global VRS Invite (1st-10th)

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Europe VRS Invite (1st-2nd)

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Europe VRS Invite (1st-2nd)

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Americas VRS Invite (1st-2nd)

TBD

Americas VRS Invite (1st-2nd)

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Asia VRS Invite (1st-2nd)

TBD

Asia VRS Invite (1st-2nd)

VRS = Valve Regional Standings

This is IEM Melbourne

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.

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FAQs

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

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:

  1. General Admission and GA+
  2. Premium
  3. God Mode

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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