Water and Soft Drink:
Sealed water bottles are allowed, provided they are in transparent packaging and not made of glass, cans, or any rigid materials.

Food:
You may bring simple food items for personal consumption, as long as they are in sealed packaging.
For safety reasons, the following items are not permitted:
• Glass containers
• Cans
• Coolers or rigid thermal bags
• Any rigid or potentially hazardous containers
• Alcoholic beverages

Guests with dietary restrictions are allowed to bring their own food, according to their individual needs.
In such cases, medical documentation will be required, and all items must comply with safety regulations (no hazardous packaging).

Medication:
Personal-use medication is allowed, especially for continuous or essential use, including:
• Insulin
• Inhalers
• Controlled medication
• Prescription-based items

Important:
• Medication must be in its original packaging
• A medical prescription must be presented, when applicable
• Quantities must be compatible with personal use during the event

Our goal is to ensure everyone’s well-being while maintaining a safe environment and respecting applicable regulations.

To ensure the safety and comfort of all attendees, the following items are not allowed inside the event:

Beverages & containers
• Glass bottles
• Cans
• Coolers or thermal boxes
• Rigid containers
• Alcoholic beverages

Dangerous items
• Weapons of any kind
• Sharp or piercing objects
• Fireworks and explosives
• Flammable substances

Large items & structures
• Large backpacks or bags
• Suitcases
• Chairs, benches, or similar items
• Large umbrellas or parasols
• Tents

Umbrellas
• Umbrellas are not allowed.
(We recommend bringing a rain poncho)

Equipment
• Professional cameras with interchangeable lenses
• Professional video cameras
(unless previously authorized)

Other items
• Drones
• Animals (except guide dogs)
• Food in unsealed packaging
• Glass or rigid packaging

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Important Information:
• All items are subject to inspection at the entrance
• The venue reserves the right to deny entry of any item that may pose a safety risk
• There will be no storage available for personal items

Check back in early 2026 for a full list of invited teams to the event.

IEM Rio 2026 will be broadcast in Portuguese for all attendees.

Absolutely! The legendary Brazilian Counter-Strike crowd at IEM Rio is sure to make the event an unforgettable weekend, whether you’re a FACEIT Level 10 or haven’t played CS in years.

Outside of the main tournament, you can expect partner activations & booths with prizes to win, the ESL Shop featuring official team merchandise, and more.

Entry for individuals aged 14 and above is permitted without the need for a legal guardian. For those under 14 years of age, entry is only allowed when accompanied by a legally responsible adult aged 18 or older.

Yes. Meia-Entrada tickets will be available for IEM Rio.

Contact Ticketmaster Brazil for any ticketing related queries

All IEM+ Upgrade add-on holders can enter 30 minutes before the listed door open time.

Please reach out to events@esl.com with your question. Our dedicated events support team will be able to assist you.