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Katowice 2023
Hall of Heroes
- 24 Teams
- EPT CS:GO Championship
- $1,000,000
CS:GO ChampionshipAbout IEM Katowice
IEM Katowice returns! Mark the dates February 1 - 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.
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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 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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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
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. Only to mention some highlights, the IEM Expo will host ESL R1 sim racing, the StarCraft II Championship, and ESL Impact, the all women's CS:GO competition. 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.
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
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.
Tickets
Wave 2
Wave 3
Premium Tickets
Closest to the player
SOLD OUT
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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Premium Goodie Bag
(Only for full 3-day weekend ticket!)Only for full 3-day weekend ticket! -
Premium attendee badge
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Free drinks (non-alcoholic only)
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Access to signing sessionsThis is a tooltip
Lower Rank Tickets
Better view
SOLD OUT
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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Access to signing sessionsThis is a tooltip
Upper Rank Tickets
Better view
SOLD OUT
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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Access to signing sessionsThis is a tooltip
Teams & Format
Play-in stage
Group Stage
Fnatic
Elisa Masters Winner
Permitta Esports
EPNC Winner
Ninjas in Pyjamas
ESL World Ranking
EU
Complexity
ESL World Ranking
NA
Team Spirit
ESL World Ranking
EU
Cloud9
ESL World Ranking
EU
Furia
ESL World Ranking
NA
Grayhound
ESL World Ranking
OCE
IHC Esports
ESL World Ranking
ASIA
MIBR
ESL World Ranking
SA
OG
ESL World Ranking
GLOBAL
ENCE
ESL World Ranking
GLOBAL
BIG
ESL World Ranking
GLOBAL
Sprout
ESL World Ranking
GLOBAL
paiN gaming
ESL World Ranking
GLOBAL
Evil Geniuses
ESL World Ranking
GLOBAL
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 | |
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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 |
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.
