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Katowice 2024
Hall of Heroes
- 24 Teams
- EPT Championship
- $1,000,000
EPT ChampionshipAbout IEM Katowice
The Hall of Heroes is opening its doors to new challengers! In 2024, IEM Katowice returns to the Spodek Arena to host 24 teams and thousands of passionate fans for one of the most epic tournaments in the calendar. Mark the dates, January 31st - February 11th and come experience the very elite of Counter-Strike, with a $1M prize pool and Intel Grand Slam contribution, who will rise to the challenge and take it all?
visit the Free Expo!
The free IEM Expo is back in 2024! An integral part of the IEM Katowice experience, come see the world of gaming and esports in one! No tickets required to visit the Expo and there are areas inside the Spodek Arena where you can enjoy the on-stage event for free!
The essence of IEM Katowice
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 Expo [Free To Enter]IEM Expo 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.
ESL Impact [Free To Enter]IEM Expo Area
The success story of the all women's CS:GO league ESL Impact continues with a standalone tournament right at the IEM Expo. The action will be live on the EXPO stage across all three days, February 10-12, when 8 teams from EU, NA, SA, and Asia fight for victory!
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Schedule
Friday, 10.02.2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
10:00 | Doors open MCK/ IEM Expo | |
12:00 | Doors open Spodek | |
13:30 | Access to Spodek seats | |
15:30 | Quarterfinal #1 | BO3 |
19:00 | Quarterfinal #2 | BO3 |
22:00
| Doors closed for re-enter | |
Saturday, 11.02.2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
10:00 | Doors open MCK/ IEM Expo | |
12:00 | Doors open Spodek | |
13:30 | Access to Spodek seats | |
15:30 | Semifinal #1 | BO3 |
19:00 | Semifinal #2 | BO3 |
22:00
| Doors closed for re-enter | |
Sunday, 12.02.2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
10:00 | Doors open MCK/ IEM Expo | |
12:00 | Doors open Spodek | |
14:00 | Access to Spodek seats | |
16:00 | Grand Final | BO5 |
22:00
| Doors closed for re-enter | |
THE FREE EXPO RETURNS
Along IEM Katowice, The IEM Expo returns as well and is accessible without a ticket. It's completely free to enter. Play games yourself, enjoy the latest gaming technology, and win awesome prizes in sponsor activations. Additionally, Expo visitors can enter the Spodek Arena on a first come first serve basis.
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.
FREE EXPO ACCESS
Free seating Area
FREE
No ticket needed
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Free expo from February 10-12
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Seating first come first serve
Tickets
Tickets for IEM Katowice 2024 will be divided into 3 waves.
Wave 1 - September 26th 15:00 CEST - SOLD OUT
Wave 2 - October 11th 15:00 CEST
Wave 3 - November 15th 15:00 CET
Next Wave in
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played on Counter-Strike 2
Wave 1
Wave 2
3-day upper rank
Wave 2
320 zł
(70€)
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Counter-Strike 2 Tournament 3 day Ticket
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Guaranteed seating in upper ranks
3-Day Lower Rank
Wave 2
460 zł
(100€)
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Counter-Strike 2 Tournament 3 day Ticket
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Guaranteed seating in lower ranks
3-day Premium Tickets
wave 2
1,150 zł
(250€)
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Counter-Strike 2 Tournament 3 day Ticket
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Guaranteed seating close to the stage
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Premium Goodie Bag
Only for full 3-day weekend ticket! -
Premium attendee badge
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Free drinks (including beer)
1-day Upper Rank
Wave 2
100 - 140 zł
(22€ - 30€)
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Counter-Strike 2 Tournament 1 day Ticket
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Guaranteed seating in upper ranks
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 |
Teams
Play-in stage
Group Stage
TBD
ESL World Ranking
EU
TBD
ESL World Ranking
EU
TBD
ESL World Ranking
EU
TBD
ESL World Ranking
NA
TBD
ESL World Ranking
NA
TBD
ESL World Ranking
SA
TBD
ESL World Ranking
ASIA
TBD
ESL World Ranking
OCE
TBD
ESL World Ranking
GLOBAL
TBD
ESL World Ranking
GLOBAL
TBD
ESL World Ranking
GLOBAL
TBD
ESL World Ranking
GLOBAL
TBD
ESL World Ranking
GLOBAL
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ESL World Ranking
GLOBAL
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ESL World Ranking
GLOBAL
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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
Will there be a SC2 event?
We are currently working on all details of IEM SC2 Katowice and will communicate more updates soon. As always, keep your eyes on our social channels to be the first to know
Is this game played on Counter-Strike 2?
Yes, the 2024 event will be the first IEM Katowice played on Counter-Strike 2!
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:
Wave 1 - September 21st 15:00 CEST
Wave 2 - October 11th 15:00 CEST
Wave 3 - November 15th 15:00 CET
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.
