G'day mates! It's been quite a while since we last graced the land Down Under. Four long years have passed since we unleashed the awe-inspiring extravaganza known as IEM Sydney upon the world.
But fear not, for this October, brace yourselves as The Intel® Extreme Masters returns to Sydney being hosted for the first time at the Aware Super Theatre, ICC Sydney. Prepare to witness firsthand why Aussies are renowned for being the liveliest, rowdiest, and undeniably the funniest crowd on the face of this planet.
Join us in in celebrating The Big Reunion, as we dive headfirst into a weekend filled with world-class Counter-Strike action. Whether you join us in person or tune in from the comfort of your home, we can't wait to celebrate with you!
Tickets from IEM Sydney as part of the SXSW Sydney festival are SOLD OUT
Any ticket to IEM Sydney 2023 guarantees you a seat to watch the world’s best Counter-Strike teams compete live on stage. Tickets to IEM Sydney 2023 also offer access to the SXSW Sydney Tech & Innovation Expo, and the IEM Expo within.
Limited availability per session; queues will be cut early. A ticket does not guarantee access to the signing sessions in case of high demand.
Please note that this is an MA15+ event.
Attendees below 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (specifically someone exercising parental control over you).
In all cases, IDs are required.
Signing Sessions:
We can only allow a certain amount of people to access each signing session, as they are limited in time and quantity. Therefore, premium or god mode tickets do not guarantee that you can attend each session in case queues are too long.
With your ticket to IEM Sydney, you can enter the IEM Expo, as part of the SXSW Sydney Innovation & Technology expo, from Wednesday October 18 to Saturday October 21.
Note that the IEM Expo does not open on Sunday, October 22.
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10:00 - 17:00 | Wednesday, October 18 | |
10:00 - 17:00 | Thursday, October 19 | |
10:00 - 17:00 | Friday, October 20 | |
10:00 - 16:00 | Saturday, October 21 |
Friday October 20 | ||
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10:00 | SXSW Expo | |
12:45 | Arena doors PREMIUM | |
13:15 | Arena doors GENERAL | |
14:15 | Show Starts | |
14:45 | Opening Ceremony | |
15:00 | Quarter Final #1 | BO3 |
18:30 | Quarter Final #2 | BO3 |
Saturday October 21 | ||
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10:00 | SXSW Expo | |
12:45 | Arena doors PREMIUM | |
13:15 | Arena doors GENERAL | |
14:15 | Show Starts | |
14:45 | Opening Ceremony | |
15:00 | Semi Final #1 | BO3 |
18:30 | Semi Final #2 | BO3 |
Sunday October 22 | ||
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closed | No SXSW Expo Sunday | |
14:30 | Arena doors PREMIUM | |
15:00 | Arena doors GENERAL | |
16:00 | Show Starts | |
16:30 | All Star Hour - Caches | |
18:15 | Opening Ceremony | |
18:30 | Grand Final | BO3 |
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Get some first impressions below and download the full resolution here!
No. Premium ticket holders won’t be able to access GA. We recommend buying the ticket that corresponds with where you want to sit.
We strongly advise you to only buy tickets directly via Ticketek. We cannot guarantee that a ticket you bought from a third party (for example on a marketplace) is valid.
Only SXSW badge holders with a Sydney Platinum (A$1,495) or Games (A$1,095) badge can also access all three days of IEM Sydney 2023. All other attendees must have their own IEM Sydney ticket.
Not sure what you can and can’t bring? Check out ICC Sydney Conditions of Entry.
Yes, ICC Sydney has 800+ secure car parking spaces available. P2 Car Park is the carpark attached to the Theatre; this would be the best recommendation however it’s relatively small. The next nearest is P1, which is under the exhibition centre. You can link to our ‘Getting Here’ page - https://iccsydney.com.au/visitors/getting-here/ which includes parking and public transport information.
Additionally, visitors can make use of a number of secure car parks located in and around Darling Harbour, the closest located at Harbourside Car Park, 100 Murray Street, Pyrmont. Find more parking on Google Maps.
The Event will be taking place at the Aware Super Theatre within ICC Sydney, connections outlined below:
We will follow the local restrictions at the time of the event.
Please email our team at ticketing@eslgaming.com
Intel® Grand Slam IV continues at IEM Sydney as 16 teams will look to pick up the next title towards winning the Intel® Grand Slam IV, and marking their names down in history.