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Cologne 2023
THE CATHEDRAL OF COUNTER-STRIKE
- 24 Teams
- CS:GO Championship
- $1,000,000
04.08. - 06.08.2023Lanxess Arena
ESL Pro Tour ChampionshipIEM Cologne Returns!
It's this time of the year again when players and fans across the globe are getting ready to attend Europe's biggest CS:GO esports happening at IEM Cologne, The Cathedral of Counter-Strike. For 24 teams, there is once again a whole lot at stake. $1M prize money and another win in the Intel Grand Slam, but above all, one of the most prestigious titles around: The EPT Championship.
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TICKETS
Start of Early Bird: September 27th 15:00 CEST
Start of Wave 1: January 5th 15:00 CET
Start of Wave 2: TBD, Q1 2023
WAVE 1 TICKETS ARE LIVE, NO MORE PREMIUM TICKETS WILL BE RELEASED
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Weekend Regular
wave 1
109€
Three day ticket
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CS:GO tournament ticket
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Access on all three days (August 4-6)
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Free seating: upper & lower ranks
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Access to signing sessions
Weekend Plus
WAVE 1
159€
Three day ticket
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CS:GO tournament ticket
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Access on all three days (August 4-6)
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Free seating: upper & lower ranks
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Access to signing sessions
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Plus goodie bag
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Plus attendee badge
Premium
Wave 1
329€
Three day ticket
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CS:GO tournament ticket
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Access on all three days (August 4-6)
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Premium seating in front of the stage
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Access to signing sessions
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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
SOLD OUT
Single Day
wave 1
39€ - 55€
Friday, Saturday or Sunday
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CS:GO tournament ticket
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Access to either Friday, Saturday or Sunday
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Free seating: upper & lower ranks
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Access to signing sessions
God Mode Lounge
Full Lounge or Single Lounge Seats
1199€
Three day lounge access
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CS:GO tournament ticket
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Access on all three days (August 4-6)
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Access to a comfortable private lounge
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Access to signing sessions
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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 onsite support staff
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Merchandising voucher valued at €150
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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).
Please note that the minimum age to attend this event is 16+.
Schedule
Early Plus & Premium Check-In & ESL Shop Opening:
The schedule is preliminary, but
Times for early check-in & ESL Shop early access: Thursday 16:00 - 19:00
Friday 15th
Quarter Finals | Time CEST |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Play-in stage
Group Stage
Everything remains subject to roster disbands/acquisitions and changes to tournament participants/formats.
Cut-off date: Dec 20th
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Affiliate Event Winner *
- *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 witnessing history.
Excellence, precision and countless hours of dedication welcome those worthy to compete within the renowned LANXESS arena. Reverberating in the chests of thousands of fans every year, the Cathedral of Counter-Strike quakes with the greatest, undeniably passionate fans that esports has to offer.
There’s a reason Cologne is known as the Cathedral of Counter-Strike. The future of teams are decided in the halls of the Cathedral. We don’t know what will happen until you walk into the arena - come find out with us.
Your Stay in Cologne
Wallpaper
These are our fantastic wallpapers from various IEM tournaments.
Get some first impressions below and download the full resolution here!
FAQs
What are the COVID-19 regulations to attend the event?
We will follow the local restrictions at the time of the event.
Is there an age restriction for the event?
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.
Do you have additional accessibility information available?
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.
Can I get a refund for my ticket?
No, tickets are not refundable.
Is it safe to buy a ticket from the secondary market?
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.
Can I get food at the venue?
Yes, there's a variety of food & beverage options available in the arena.
What can I bring to the event?
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
Can I bring instruments or flags & banners?
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.
What is the schedule for the event?
The exact event schedule might be a work in progress at this point.
The schedule will likely be roughly similar to the 2022 event. In 2022, we had the following opening hours:
- Friday: Outdoor Area 11AM; Arena doors 1PM
- Saturday: Outdoor Area 12:30PM; Arena doors 1PM
- Sunday: Outdoor Area 12:30PM; Arena doors 1:30PM
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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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.
