Cologne 2022

THE CATHEDRAL OF COUNTER-STRIKE

  • 24 Teams
  • CS:GO Championship
  • $1,000,000

15.07. - 17.07.2022Lanxess Arena

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In the heart of summer, July 5-17, The Cathedral of Counter-Strike will once again host the culmination of all excellence the game has to offer. 24 teams will fight for not only the prize money, another win in the Intel Grand Slam, but above all one of the most prestigious titles around. As an EPT Championship it grants a plethora of points for ESL Pro Tour and being hosted in LANXESS Arena it creates an atmosphere like no other.

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Schedule

Early Plus & Premium Check-In & ESL Shop Opening:
Plus & Premium ticket holders can check-in one day earlier: on Thursday and receive their goodie bag, wrist band, and attendee badge. That way, you can skip the check-in line on Friday!
Additionally, for every CS:GO fan around, the ESL Shop will be open, so you can be the first one to secure the latest merch drop and show up at the playoffs in style!

Times for early check-in & ESL Shop early access: Thursday 16:00 - 19:00

Friday 15th

Quarter Finals
Time CEST
ESL Shop open
11:00
Outside Area open
12:30
Lanxess Doors open
13:00
Arena Doors open
13:30
Opening ceremony
15:20
Quarter Finals #1
15:30
Quarter Finals #2
19:00
Tents closing
20:30

Saturday 16th

Semi Finals
Time CEST
ESL Shop open
12:00
Outside Area open
12:30
Lanxess Doors open
13:00
Arena Doors open
13:30
Opening ceremony
15:20
Semi Finals #1
15:30
Semi Finals #2
19:00
Tents closing
20:30

Sunday 17th

Grand Finals
Time CEST
ESL Shop open
12:30
Outside Area open
12:30
Lanxess Doors open
13:30
Arena Doors open
14:00
Opening ceremony
15:50
Grand Final
16:00
Tents closing
20:30
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Results

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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

EPT Points & prize pool

Points
Prize Money
Total
10240
$1,000,000
1st
1800
$400,000
2nd
1400
$180,000
3rd-4th
1100
$80,000
5th-6th
825
$40,000
7th-8th
575
$24,000
9th-12th
325
$16,000
13th-16th
125
$10,000
17th-20th
60
$4,500
21st-24th
0
$2,500

Wallpaper

These are our fantastic wallpapers from various IEM tournaments.
Get some first impressions below and download the full resolution here!

Get Tickets

Important notice:
We are following the covid restrictions of the city at the time of the event. There currently are no restrictions in place for events in cologne.

If you bought a ticket for the 2020 event and decided to keep it instead of refunding it, your ticket is automatically still valid for the same days and categories of the tournament.

Last Chance! Tickets are close to being sold out!

Weekend Regular

94€ Three day ticket
  • CS:GO Tournament Ticket
  • Access on all three days (July 15- 17)
  • Free Seating: upper & lower ranks
  • Access to signing sessions
SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT

Single Day

34€ - 44€ Friday - Saturday or Sunday
  • CS:GO Tournament Ticket
  • Access to either Friday, Saturday or Sunday
  • Free Seating: upper & lower ranks
  • Access to signing sessions
Sold Out
Only Friday 1-Day Available

Premium

Closest to the playerS

299€ Three day ticket
  • CS:GO Tournament Ticket
  • Access on all three days (July 15-17)
  • Premium seating in front of the stage
  • Access to signing sessions
  • Premium Goodie Bag
  • Premium attendee badge
  • Free Drinks (water, soft-drinks & Beer)
  • 3 Months ESEA Subscription
  • Close to the player walk-in
SOLD OUT
Sold Out

Weekend Plus

139€ Three day ticket
  • CS:GO Tournament Ticket
  • Access on all three days (July 15-17)
  • Free Seating: upper & lower ranks
  • Access to signing sessions
  • Plus Goodie Bag
  • Plus Attendee Badge
  • 3 Month ESEA Subscription
SOLD OUT
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Global Elite Experience

The whole experience package

4,995€ Three day ticket
  • CS:GO Tournament Ticket
  • Access on all three days (July 15-17)
  • Private Lounge for 5 Guests
    Up to 10 on request / 999€ p.p
  • Front of the line acess to all signing sessions
  • Epic Goodie bag with exclusive merchandise
  • Global Elite attendee badge
  • Free drinks (including alcoholic options)
  • High Quality catering and refreshments
  • Behind the scenes and backstage tours
Sold Out
SOLD OUT
Please note that the minimum age to attend this event is 16+.

Your Stay in Cologne

Day
Event
Time CEST
Friday 15th July
Quarter Finals
Outside Area Open
12:30
IEM Door Opens
18:00PM
Show starts
12:30PM
Quarter Finals #1
1PM
Quarter Finals #2
4:30PM
Saturday 4th June
IEM Doors open
9AM
Show starts
10:30AM
Semi Finals #1
11AM
Semi Finals #2
2:30PM
Sunday 5th June
IEM Doors open
9AM
Show starts
10:30AM
Grand Final
11:00AM
DreamHack Festival closes
7PM

Road to Cologne

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As one race ends, another begins. Intel® Grand Slam IV continues at IEM Cologne as 24 teams will look to pick up the next title towards winning the Intel® Grand Slam IV, and marking their names down in history.

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