Cologne 2024
THE CATHEDRAL OF COUNTER-STRIKE
- 24 Teams
- EPT Championship
- $1,000,000
16.08. - 18.08.2024Lanxess Arena
Tournament starts August 7th
ESL Pro Tour ChampionshipIEM COLOGNE 2024
IEM Cologne returns once again in 2024! Cologne will welcome 24 of the best teams in the world to compete for a $1M prize pool, an Intel Grand Slam contribution but above all, an EPT Championship title in the legendary Cathedral of Counter-Strike in front of one of the greatest crowds in the world. History will be made, will you be a part of it?
TICKETS - 28 September 15:00 CEST
Tickets for IEM Cologne 2024 will be divided into waves. The first wave will go live on September 28th, make sure to guarantee your seat at the lowest price possible.
Wave 1 - 28 September 15:00 CEST
Wave 2 - TBD
Wave 3 - TBD
Weekend Regular
wave 1
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Counter-Strike tournament ticket
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Access on all three days (August 16-18)
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Free seating: upper & lower ranks
Weekend Plus
WAVE 1
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Counter-Strike tournament ticket
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Access on all three days (August 16-18)
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Free seating: upper & lower ranks
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Plus goodie bag
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Plus attendee badge
Premium
Wave 1
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Counter-Strike tournament ticket
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Access on all three days (August 16-18)
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Premium seating in front of the stage
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Premium goodie bag
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Premium attendee badge
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Free drinks (water, soft-drinks & beer)
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Close to the player walk-in
God Mode Lounge
Full Lounge (5-10 tickets) or Single Lounge Seats
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Counter-Strike tournament ticket
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Access on all three days (August 16-18)
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Access to a comfortable private lounge
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Large variety of free drinks incl. alcoholic options
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Catering and refreshments
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Dedicated entrance
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Dedicated on-site support staff
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Merchandising voucher valued at €150
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Collectible event coin
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Behind the scenes and backstage tour
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Free parking at the venue
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Attendee badge
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Get a single ticket to a lounge with like-minded fans, or secure your own private lounge with your friends (5-10 persons)
Single Day
Starting wave 2
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Counter-Strike tournament ticket
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Access to either Friday, Saturday or Sunday
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Free seating: upper & lower ranks
Schedule
Times for early check-in (PLUS & PREMIUM only) & ESL Shop early access (open to public):
Thursday 15:00 - 19:00
Friday 4th August
Quarter Finals | Time CEST |
|---|---|
ESL Shop opens | 10:00 |
Outdoors Area opens | 12:30 |
Lanxess outer doors open | 13:00 |
Inside Arena doors open | 13:30 |
Quarter Final #1 | 15:30 |
Quarter Final #2 | 19:00 |
Outdoor Area closes | 20:30 |
Saturday 5th August
Semi Finals | Time CEST |
|---|---|
ESL Shop opens | 10:00 |
Outdoor Area opens | 12:30 |
Lanxess outer doors open | 13:00 |
Inside Arena doors open | 13:30 |
Semi Final #1 | 15:30 |
Semi Final #2 | 19:00 |
Outdoor Area closes | 20:30 |
Sunday 6th August
Grand Final | Time CEST |
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ESL Shop open | 10:00 |
Outdoor Area opens | 12:30 |
Lanxess outer doors open | 13:30 |
Inside Arena doors open | 14:00 |
Grand Final | 16:00 |
Outdoor Area closes | 20:30 |
ESL World Ranking (EU)
ESL World Ranking (EU)
ESL World Ranking (EU)
ESL World Ranking (NA)
ESL World Ranking (NA)
ESL World Ranking (SA)
ESL World Ranking (ASIA)
ESL World Ranking (OCE)
ESL Meisterschaft Winner
ESL World Ranking
ESL World Ranking
ESL World Ranking
ESL World Ranking
ESL World Ranking
ESL World Ranking
ESL World Ranking
- *A maximum of 3 ESL Pro Tour Affiliate Event Champions will be invited directly to the Play-In Stage. If there are no EPT Affiliate Events, the slots will be filled via the ESL World Ranking
Format
Play-In
- 16 Team Double Elimination
- Opening Matches Bo1
- All other Matches Bo3
- 8 Teams advanced to the main event
Group Stage
- 2 x 8 Team Double Elimination
- Top 3 of each group to Playoffs
- All Matches Bo3
PlayOffs
- 2 Teams directly to Semifinals
- 4 Teams to Quarterfinals
- All Matches Bo3
- Grand Final Bo5
Prize pool Distribution
Prize Money | |
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Total | $1,000,000 |
1st | $400,000 |
2nd | $180,000 |
3rd-4th | $80,000 |
5th-6th | $40,000 |
7th-8th | $24,000 |
9th-12th | $16,000 |
13th-16th | $10,000 |
17th-20th | $4,500 |
21st-24th | $2,500 |
THIS IS IEM COLOGNE
Culminating in the heart of Cologne, the Cathedral of Counter-Strike has become a temple for history making. To be a part of this elite it requires, excellence, precision, dedication and a ton of grit. Not anyone can make it into these arena and only a few get to tell the tail of their exploits. With the greatest, most passionate fans e-sports has to offer, there is a reason, it is called the called the Cathedral of Counter-Strike.
You can catch matches live and much more at IEM Cologne, with many brand activations on the outside including the Intel tent, its a weekend filled with activities and great counter-strike to enjoy.
Wallpapers
These are our fantastic wallpapers from various IEM tournaments.
Get some first impressions below and download the full resolution here!
FAQs
Please note that the minimum age to attend this event is 16+.
It is not possible to attend the event if you are below the age of 16.
You can find additional accessibility information on the website of the Lanxess Arena: https://www.lanxess-arena.de/besucherinfos/barrierefreiheit
Q: Can I bring my plus 1 for free?
A: ESL provides free tickets for your plus 1, when you are not able to attend the event without a person who takes care of you/ accompanies you).
Examples: When you are (partially) deaf and bring your own interpreter with you; Or when you need a person who will assist you with your medical devices, wheelchair etcetera. Please contact us via this ticketing@eslgaming.com, and request the extra ticket please.
No, tickets are not refundable.
We strongly advise you to only buy tickets directly via our shop. We cannot guarantee that a ticket you bought from a third party (for example on a marketplace) is valid.
Yes, there's a variety of food & beverage options available in the arena.
Please only bring small personal belongings. Anything larger than an A4 document will not be allowed.
It is explictly not allowed to bring:
- Weapons of all kinds
- Sharp objects like umbrellas
- Drugs
- Pyrotechnics
- Food
- Drinks
- Bottles
- Animals
- Professional cameras
We appreciate that fans want to create an unforgettable atmosphere in the venue.
However, if you want to bring any instrument, flag or banner, please contact us via ticketing@eslgaming.com so we can register you for the event. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to bring any of these items into the arena.
The exact event schedule might be a work in progress at this point.
The schedule will likely be roughly similar to the 2023 event. In 2023, we had the following opening hours:
- Friday: Outdoor Area 11AM
- Saturday: Outdoor Area 12:30PM
- Sunday: Outdoor Area 12:30PM
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