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Katowice 2023
Hall of Heroes
- 24 Teams
- ESL Pro Tour CS:GO Championship
- $1,000,000
CS:GO ChampionshipAbout IEM Katowice
IEM Katowice returns! Mark the dates January 31 - February 12 and get ready for THE legendary esports & gaming event in Poland. The Spodek Arena will once again host the world's best CS:GO teams, who will fight for the $1M prize pool and a point in the Intel Grand Slam. Above all what's up for grabs, they will compete for the hearts of the Polish CS fans, the greatest prize of all.
visit the Free Expo!
You can join the event even though tickets are sold out.
The free IEM Expo returns! You don't need a ticket to join the Expo. Also, there are free areas inside the Spodek arena where you can enjoy the CS:GO event even though you don't have a ticket.
- More about the free IEM Expo!
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The essence of IEM Katowice
CS:GO EPT ChampionshipSpodek Arena
Join thousands of like-minded fans in the bowl of the Spodek arena in Katowice to celebrate the world's best Counter-Strike competition at the prestigious ESL Pro Tour Championship with $1M in prize money. Which team will be able to claim the crown of FaZe and get their names engraved on the iconic trophy?
IEM Gaming ExpoMCK Area
The IEM gaming expo is officially back!
Across the weekend, tens of thousands of gaming enthusiasts will get together and explore various gaming & esports-related activities and booths. Meet players, enjoy fresh gaming hardware drops, play your favorite games, or simply meet up with friends and have a stroll through the broad offering of dozens of gaming booths.
SC2 EPT ChampionshipMCK Auditorium & Expo Area
The culmination of the ESL Pro Tour SC2 year will take place in front of a crowd again. 36 contenders will give all they have in order to succeed over their competitors and rise as the new champion of IEM Katowice.
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Premium Tickets
Closest to the player
290 - 940 zł
One day Ticket (61€) - Three day ticket (199€)
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CS:GO Tournament Ticket
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Guaranteed seating close to the stage
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Free drinks (non-alcoholic only)
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Lower Rank Tickets
Better view
165 - 465 zł
One day Ticket (35€) - Three day ticket (99€)
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CS:GO Tournament Ticket
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Guaranteed seating in lower ranks
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Upper Rank Tickets
Better view
115 - 340 zł
One day Ticket (24€) - Three day ticket (72€)
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CS:GO Tournament Ticket
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Guaranteed seating in upper ranks
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Please note that the minimum age to attend this event is 16+. Between 4 and 13 years of age, you must be accompanied by your parents. If you are between 13 and 15 years old, you need written consent from your parents. Children 3 years are not allowed to attend the event.
THE FREE EXPO RETURNS
Yes, you read that right! After 3 years of absence, the IEM Expo is back and opens for visitors. The best part of it: It's completely free to enter. Explore dozens of gaming-related booths & exhibitors. Play games yourself, enjoy the latest gaming technology and win awesome prizes in sponsor activations.
Format & Teams
Play-in stage
Group Stage
Everything remains subject to roster disbands/acquisitions and changes to tournament participants/formats.
Invitation date: Dec 19th
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Elisa Masters Espoo 2022 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
EPT Points & prize pool
Prize Money | |
|---|---|
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 |
Wallpaper
These are our fantastic wallpapers from various IEM tournaments.
Get some first impressions below and download the full resolution here!
Schedule
Day | Spodek Arena | Time | MCK | Time |
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Friday 25th | ||||
Outside Gates open | 11:30 | Outside Gates open | 11:00 | |
Spodek Doors open | 13:00 | Show Start - SC2 | 11:40 | |
Opening Ceremony - CS:GO | 14:30 | |||
Quarter Finals #1 - CS:GO | 15:30 | |||
Quarter Finals #2 - CS:GO | 19:00 | |||
Saturday 25th | ||||
Outside Gates open | 12:30 | Outside Gates open | 11:00 | |
Spodek Doors open | 13:30 | Show Start - SC2 | 11:40 | |
Show Start | 14:50 | |||
Semi Finals #1 - CS:GO | 15:30 | |||
Semi Finals #2 - CS:GO | 19:00 | |||
Sunday 26th | ||||
Outside Gate open | 10:00 | |||
Show Start - SC2 | 10:40 | |||
Semi Finals #1 - SC2 | 11:00 | |||
Semi Finals #2 - SC2 | 12:30 | |||
Grand Finals - SC2 | 14:15 | |||
Grand Finals - CS:GO | 17:00 |
FAQs
What are the COVID restriction for the event?
We will follow the local restrictions at the time of the event.
I want to visit both CS:GO and SC2, do I have to purchase two tickets?
Yes, a CS:GO ticket for the Spodek Arena only grants you access to secured seating for the CS:GO competition which happens in Spodek arena.
In order to enjoy the SC2 competition, you will need a separate SC2 ticket. This will grant you access to better seating at the SC2 competition at the Expo.
Will there be free seats that don't require a ticket like in previous years?
Yes! There will be limited seats for EXPO visitors without a ticket.
Access to the EXPO is free! Access to the IEM tournament can only be granted as long as the capacity of the free area is reached. To secure a seat, opt for a ticket in Spodek arena.
Is there an age requirement?
The minimum age of entering the event alone (without a guardian or without parental consent) is 16. However persons between 13 and 16 years of age, need to bring a written consent letter from their parent or legal guardian. Persons below 13 can only enter the event accompanied by a responsible adult.
Do all tickets guarantee a seat?
Yes. In our new model, all tickets guarantee a seat in a suitable sector.
When do the doors open?
Stay tuned for more information on this topic.
What language will the Spodek Arena show be in?
Katowice main events have always been commentated in English and that won't change in 2023.
When does the ticket sale start?
There are three ticketing waves in total:
- 22nd of September at 3pm CEST.
- 27th of October at 3pm CEST
- Late November; stay tuned for more information
In each wave, we will release a limited capacity of tickets. If you couldn't get one in the first wave, try your luck in the second one.
With each wave, prices will go up.
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.
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