Katowice 2024

Hall of Heroes

09.02. - 11.02.2024Spodek Arena

Tournament Starts: January 31st

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
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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
  • Free expo from February 10-12
  • 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

3-day upper rank

Wave 2

320 zł (70€)
  • Counter-Strike 2 Tournament 3 day Ticket
  • Guaranteed seating in upper ranks

3-Day Lower Rank

Wave 2

460 zł (100€)
  • Counter-Strike 2 Tournament 3 day Ticket
  • Guaranteed seating in lower ranks

3-day Premium Tickets

wave 2

1,150 zł (250€)
  • Counter-Strike 2 Tournament 3 day Ticket
  • Guaranteed seating close to the stage
  • Premium Goodie Bag
    Only for full 3-day weekend ticket!
  • Premium attendee badge
  • Free drinks (including beer)

1-day Upper Rank

Wave 2

100 - 140 zł (22€ - 30€)
  • Counter-Strike 2 Tournament 1 day Ticket
  • Guaranteed seating in upper ranks

Format

Play-In

Group Stage

PlayOffs

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

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

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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
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

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

Yes, the 2024 event will be the first IEM Katowice played on Counter-Strike 2!

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.

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.
Yes. In our new model, all tickets guarantee a seat in a suitable sector.
Stay tuned for more information on this topic.

Katowice main events have always been commentated in English and that won't change in 2023.

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.

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