After FOUR yearsIEM returns to Sydney in 2023

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!

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TICKETS are SOLD OUT

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.

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GA FRIDAY

$49 AUS Dollar
  • Seating Upper ranks
  • Access on Friday , 20 October
Sold Out

GA SATURDAY

$79 AUS Dollar
  • Seating Upper ranks
  • Access on Saturday , 21 October
Sold Out

GA SUNDAY

$99 AUS Dollar
  • Seating Upper ranks
  • Access on Sunday, 22 October
Sold Out

GA 3-day

Great offer

$159 AUS Dollar
  • Seating Upper ranks
  • Access to all three days of event
Sold Out

PREMIUM 3-day

Infield & Best experience

$279 AUS Dollar
  • Exclusive seating in Bays 2, 3, 4,
    close to the stage
  • Access to all three days of event
  • Goodie Bag
  • Premium Signing Sessions

    Limited availability per session; queues will be cut early. A ticket does not guarantee access to the signing sessions in case of high demand.

SOLD OUT

God Mode 3-Day

Infield Lounges & Full service package

$ 1,399 AUS Dollar
  • Exclusive Floor Seating, closest to the stage
  • Access to all three days of event
  • Goodie Bag
  • Premium Signing Sessions
    Limited availability per session; queues will be cut early. A ticket does not guarantee access to the signing sessions in case of high demand.
  • Food and Beverage package
SOLD OUt

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.

Schedule

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.

IEM EXPO Schedule

Expo opening times
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

IEM ARENA Schedule

Friday
October 20
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
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
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
* Times may alter slightly as we finalise the full schedule

Teams

Team Vitality

Partner Team

ENCE

Partner Team

Faze Clan

Partner Team

G2 Esports

Partner Team

NAVI

Partner Team

MOUZ

Partner Team

GRAYHOUND

Local Hero invite

CLOUD9

ESL WR Global

GAMERLEGION

ESL WR Global

MONTE

ESL WR Global

FNATIC

ESL WR Global

APEKS

Qualifier EU

BETBOOM

Qualifier EU

COMPLEXITY

Qualifier NA

Vertex ESC

Qualifier OCE

LYNN VISION

Qualifier AS

Invites Deadline: August 7th

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Qualifiers

APEKS

Invite

9ine

Invite

NiP

Invite

OG

Invite

VitctoryZigzag

Open Qualifier #1

1win

Open Qualifier #1

Bet Boom

Open Qualifier #2

KNASIGT

Open Qualifier #2

Open Qualifier #1
9th - 10th August
Open Qualifier #2
11th - 12th August
Closed Qualifier
23rd - 25th August

Wallpapers

Join The Big Reunion no matter where you are!"

These are our fantastic wallpapers for IEM Sydney 2023.
Get some first impressions below and download the full resolution here!

FAQs

The event is located at the Aware Super Theatre, within the ICC Sydney.
Yes, the event is MA 15+, if you are under the age of 15, you must be accompanied by an adult with parental control.
Yes, premium signing sessions are limited to a certain quantity of participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Once more people are waiting than the session can accommodate, the queue will be closed earlier.
You can find additional Accessibility Information on the Aware Super Theatre Website: https://www.awaresupertheatre.com.au/Venue/Accessibility

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.

Yes, situated along Darling drive, visitors have a number of local and international cuisine options inside and outside the ICC Sydney.

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.

  • Backpacks and bags over A4 size (30x30x15cm) are not permitted into the theatre. If you've arrived with a backpack, there is a free cloaking service available on the ground floor of the theatre (next to Fratelli Fresh)
  • It is explicitly not allowed to bring:
    • Weapons of all kinds
    • Sharp Objects like umbrellas
    • Drugs
    • Pyrotechnics
    • Food
    • Drinks
    • Bottles
    • Animals
    • Professional Cameras

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:

  • Train: Town Hall and Central Stations are a 10-minute walk from ICC Sydney
  • Light rail: The Light Rail travels right through a number of Darling Harbour stations including ICC Sydney’s stops, Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre. The Light Rail starts at Central Station in the CBD and travels to Dulwich Hill in the inner west
  • Bus: Bus routes 389 and 501 stop at Harris Street near Allen Street – a 10-minute walk from ICC Sydney
  • Ferry: Cruise into Darling Harbour on a ferry with direct services from Circular Quay, King Street Wharf or Pyrmont Bay Wharf 
  • Taxi/Drop off: The best taxi drop off and pick up locations include the new Iron Wharf Place and Zollner Circuit, both accessed via Darling Drive

We will follow the local restrictions at the time of the event.

Please email our team at ticketing@eslgaming.com

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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.