Katowice 2024

Hall of Heroes

09.02 - 11.02.2024Spodek Arena

Tournament Starts: January 31st

EPT ChampionshipIEM Katowice 2024

The Hall of Heroes is opening its doors to welcome new challengers! In 2024, IEM Katowice returns to the Spodek Arena to host 24 of the world's best teams as well as thousands of passionate fans for one of the most prestigious events on the calendar. Get your tickets and come to experience the very elite of Counter-Strike with a $1M prize pool, EPT Championship title and Intel Grand Slam contribution on the line. Who will rise to the top and take it all?

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!

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. Attendees between 4 and 13 years of age must be accompanied by a parent. If you are between 13 and 15 years old, you need written consent from your parents. Children under 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. Waves 1 and 2 have now been sold out. The 3rd Wave will go live on November the 15th.

Wave 1 - September 26th 15:00 CEST - SOLD OUT 

Wave 2 - October 11th 15:00 CEST - SOLD OUT

Wave 3 - November 15th 15:00 CET - SOLD OUT 

3-day upper rank

Wave 3

425 zł (96€)
  • Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
  • Access on all three days (February 9-11)
  • Free seating: upper ranks
Sold out

3-Day Lower Rank

Wave 3

700 zł (158€)
  • Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
  • Access on all three days (February 9-11)
  • Free seating: lower ranks
Sold out

3-day Premium Tickets

wave 3

1,450 zł (327€)
  • Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
  • Access on all three days (February 9-11)
  • Premium seating in front of the stage
  • Premium goodie bag
    Only for full 3-day weekend ticket!
  • Premium attendee badge
  • Free drinks (water, soft-drinks & beer)
Sold out

1-day Upper Rank

Wave 3

140 - 200 zł (32€ - 45€)
  • Counter-Strike 2 tournament ticket
  • Access to either Friday, Saturday or Sunday
  • Free seating: upper ranks
Sold out

Tickets + Hotel

Fancy a trip to Katowice, but don't know where to start? Find the best solution for you with our Ticket + Hotel travel package, including an IEM Katowice 3-day Ticket and a stay in a hotel of your choice.

What's included

Format

Play-In

Group Stage

PlayOffs

prize pool

Placement
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

Schedule

Friday, 09.02.2024
10:00
Doors open MCK/ IEM Expo
12:00
Doors open Spodek
14:30
Access to Spodek seats
16:20
Opening Ceremony
16:30
Quarterfinal #1
BO3
19:30
Quarterfinal #2
BO3
22:00
Outdoor area closes
Saturday, 10.02.2024
10:00
Doors open MCK/ IEM Expo
12:00
Doors open Spodek
14:30
Access to Spodek seats
16:20
Opening Ceremony
16:30
Semifinal #1
BO3
19:30
Semifinal #2
BO3
22:00
Outdoor area closes
Sunday, 11.02.2024
10:00
Doors open MCK/ IEM Expo
12:00
Doors open Spodek
15:00
Access to Spodek seats
16:50
Opening Ceremony
17:00
Grand Final
BO5
22:00
Outdoor area closes

Format and Teams

Play-In

Group Stage

PlayOffs

Prize pool

Placement
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

G2 Esports

IEM Cologne 2023 Winner

MOUZ

ESL Pro League 18 Winner

Faze Clan

IEM Sydney 2023 Winner

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

TBD

Play-in

TBD

Play-in

TBD

Play-in

TBD

Play-in

TBD

Play-in

TBD

Play-in

TBD

Play-in

TBD

Play-in

THIS IS IEM Katowice

IEM Katowice proudly holds its place as one of the biggest and most iconic tournaments in Counter-Strike. Taking place every year since 2014, the Hall of Heroes has had the privilege of hosting three CS:GO Majors, uniting thousands of passionate fans from all over the globe. Throughout the years, it has given us unforgettable moments, breathtaking plays and intense rivalries, solidifying and shaping the landscape of the competitive scene.

An extraordinary ambiance of the Spodek arena, the sheer ferocity of the crowd, the enduring legacy - every detail extends far beyond the tournament itself. To this day, IEM Katowice remains a driving force for innovation, leaving a significant mark on wider ecosystems and displaying the beauty and uniqueness of eSports to the rest of the world.

Gallery

Here you can find our wallpapers and some fantastic photography from previous IEM Katowice tournaments.
You can also download full resolution wallpapers from the folder below!

FAQs

Yes! IEM Katowice 2024 StarCraft II event will take place from February 8 to 11 in the Auditorium of the International Conference Center (MCK).

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. However, please note that free seats are filled on a first come first serve basis. To secure a seat, opt for a ticket in Spodek arena.

The minimum age for entering the event alone (without a guardian or without parental consent) is 16. Persons between 13 and 16 years of age need to bring a written consent letter from their parent or legal guardian. Persons under 13 years of age can only enter the event accompanied by a responsible adult. Persons under 3 years of age are not allowed to attend the event.

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

The main language for the event and the games commentated inside the arena will be English.

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