Rio 2026

Turn up the heat, Rio!

April 17-19, 2026Farmasi Arena

Tournament starts April 13

Welcome, fans of CS2!E aí, galera do CS2!

Get ready for a weekend to remember, Rio. To a city known for its passion and colour comes a tournament renowned for history and prestige, once more. IEM will make its fourth return to Rio next April, as the Farmasi Arena fills up with the world’s most passionate fans, cheering on 16 of the world’s best Counter-Strike 2 teams. IEM Rio is a chance for every Counter-Strike fan across Brazil to unite, share their passion for the game, their favourite team, and celebrate together.

Rio 2026

April 17-19

2022 Champions
2023 Champions
2024 Champions

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Your Ticket to a
Weekend of Counter-Strike

IEM Rio 2026 tickets will go on-sale in 3 waves. To secure the best price, make sure you buy early before prices increase. Each ticket guarantees you a seat to watch the tournament, as well as access to all other public areas of the event. So, what are you waiting for? Don’t miss out on a great deal - secure your spot now! All tickets for IEM Rio 2026 will be sold on Ticketmaster, the exclusive ticketing platform for the event.

Ticket Types
1. TURA
3-Day
IEM Infield
R$600
3-Day
IEM Ranks
R$450
1-Day
IEM Friday Ranks
R$150
1-Day
IEM Saturday Ranks
R$225
1-Day
IEM Sunday Ranks
R$250
IEM+ Upgrade
R$400

IEM Rio 2026 TicketsWave 1 On Sale Now

While
Stocks
Last

Sat&Sun
Wyprzedane

IEM Infield3 day ticket

WYPRZEDANE

IEM Ranks3 day ticket

WYPRZEDANE

IEM
Friday Ranks
1 day ticket

WYPRZEDANE

IEM
Saturday Ranks
1 day ticket

WYPRZEDANE

IEM
Sunday Ranks
1 day ticket

WYPRZEDANE

IEM+ UPGRADETicket Addon

R$400Retail value: R$750

R$750
Of value!

Format i drużyny

Faza 1

Play-offy

Total Winnings: $1,000,000

Miejsce
Nagrody pieniężne
Club Reward
1.
$125,000
$170,000
2.
$50,000
$120,000
3rd
$30,000
$95,000
4th
$20,000
$75,000
5-6.
$12,500
$55,000
7-8.
$7,000
$35,000
9-12.
$5,000
$15,000
13-16.
$4,000
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Globalne zaproszenie
VRS

Globalne zaproszenie
VRS

Globalne zaproszenie
VRS

Globalne zaproszenie
VRS

Globalne zaproszenie
VRS

Globalne zaproszenie
VRS

Globalne zaproszenie
VRS

Globalne zaproszenie
VRS

Globalne zaproszenie
VRS

Globalne zaproszenie
VRS

Globalne zaproszenie
VRS

North America VRS Invite

South America VRS Invite

Global Closed Qualifier

Global Closed Qualifier

Americas Closed Qualifier Winner

VRS = Valve Regional Standings

Kwalifikacje

VRS Invite (#12)

VRS Invite (#13)

VRS Invite (#14)

VRS Invite (#15)

VRS Invite (#16)

VRS Invite (#17)

VRS Invite (#18)

VRS Invite (#19)

VRS Invite (#20)

VRS Invite (#20)

VRS Invite (#21)

VRS Invite (#22)

from Open Qualifier

from Open Qualifier

from Open Qualifier

from Open Qualifier

Open Qualifier

16th - 17th Jan

Closed Qualifier

21st - 23rd Jan

IEM Rio 2026

13th - 19th April

FAQ

Expect a range of exclusive event merchandise and more! Stay tuned for more information on goodie bag contents soon.

Check back in early 2026 for a full list of invited teams to the event.

IEM Rio 2026 will be broadcast in Portuguese for all attendees.

Absolutely! The legendary Brazilian Counter-Strike crowd at IEM Rio is sure to make the event an unforgettable weekend, whether you’re a FACEIT Level 10 or haven’t played CS in years.

Outside of the main tournament, you can expect partner activations & booths with prizes to win, the ESL Shop featuring official team merchandise, and more.

Entry for individuals aged 14 and above is permitted without the need for a legal guardian. For those under 14 years of age, entry is only allowed when accompanied by a legally responsible adult aged 18 or older.

Yes. Meia-Entrada tickets will be available for IEM Rio.

Contact Ticketmaster Brazil for any ticketing related queries

All IEM+ Upgrade add-on holders can enter 30 minutes before the listed door open time.

Please reach out to events@esl.com with your question. Our dedicated events support team will be able to assist you.

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