Katowice 2023

THE HOME OF ESPORTS

10.02. - 12.02.2023Spodek Arena

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.

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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Ticket Wave 1 is Live!

All you need to know about tickets, entry policy & more!

Any Ticket below only gives access to the CS:GO competition in the Spodek Arena. If you want to attend the SC2 competition, you will need a separate SC2 ticket.

Tickets will drop with limited capacity in multiple waves.

Wave: September 22nd, 15:00 CEST / SAVE UP TO 42%!
Wave: October 27th, 15:00 CEST
Wave: late November, stay tuned!

Wave 2 starts soon

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Premium Tickets

Closest to the player

265 - 830 zł One day Ticket (56€) - Three day ticket (175€)

CS:GO Tournament Ticket
Guaranteed seating close to the stage
Premium Goodie Bag
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Free drinks (non-alcoholic only)
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Lower Rank Tickets

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145 - 365 zł One day Ticket (31€) - Three day ticket (77€)

CS:GO Tournament Ticket
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Upper Rank Tickets

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95 - 240 zł One day Ticket (20€) - Three day ticket (51€)

CS:GO Tournament Ticket
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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

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

Everything remains subject to roster disbands/acquisitions and changes to tournament participants/formats.

Cut-off date: Dec 20th

ESL World Ranking Global

ESL World Ranking EU

ESL World Ranking NA

ESL World Ranking SA

ESL World Ranking ASIA

ESL World Ranking OCE

ESL National Championship PL

Affiliate Event Winner *

EPT Championship Winner

EPT Masters Winner *

CS:GO Major Winner

ESL World Ranking Global

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Wallpaper

These are our fantastic wallpapers from various IEM tournaments.
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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

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Katowice 2023

THE HOME OF ESPORTS

10.02. - 12.02.2023Spodek Arena

CS:GO ChampionshipAbout IEM Katowice

The essence of IEM Katowice

CS:GO EPT ChampionshipSpodek Arena

IEM Gaming ExpoMCK Area

SC2 EPT ChampionshipMCK Auditorium & Expo Area

Ticket Wave 1 is Live!

Premium Tickets

Closest to the player

Lower Rank Tickets

Better view

Upper Rank Tickets

Better view

THE FREE EXPO RETURNS

Format & Teams

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Play-In

Group Stage

PlayOffs

EPT Points & prize pool

Wallpaper

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FAQs

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