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!
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.
GA FRIDAY
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Seating Upper ranks
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Access on Friday , 20 October
GA SATURDAY
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Seating Upper ranks
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Access on Saturday , 21 October
GA SUNDAY
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Seating Upper ranks
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Access on Sunday, 22 October
GA 3-day
Great offer
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Seating Upper ranks
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Access to all three days of event
PREMIUM 3-day
Infield & Best experience
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Exclusive seating in Bays 2, 3, 4,
close to the stage -
Access to all three days of event
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Goodie Bag
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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.
God Mode 3-Day
Infield Lounges & Full service package
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Exclusive Floor Seating, closest to the stage
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Access to all three days of event
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Goodie Bag
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Premium Signing SessionsLimited availability per session; queues will be cut early. A ticket does not guarantee access to the signing sessions in case of high demand.
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Food and Beverage package
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 | ||
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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 | |
IEM ARENA Schedule
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 |
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
Do you want to join the conversation on Discord?
Qualifiers
- Open Qualifier: 9th - 12th Aug
- Closed Qualifier: 23rd - 25 Aug
- 4 invited
- 4 via open qualifier
- 2 teams advance to IEM Sydney
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
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
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.
- 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
Newsletter
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