IEM Katowice 2023 is the final proving ground for 36 contenders. A whole year of intense competition reaches its climax right here at IEM Katowice 2023.
From the first week of February until the 12th, these challengers from across the world will compete over their share of the $500,000 prize pool - and the once-in-a-lifetime chance to lift the glorious trophy of IEM Katowice 2023 alongside with the StarCraft II ESL Pro Tour Championship title.
During the IEM Expo from Feb 10-12, the StarCraft 2 competition can be watched live on stage.
The free IEM Expo returns! You don't need a ticket to join the Expo. Also, there are free areas inside the Spodek arena where you can enjoy the event even though you don't have a ticket.
Friday, 10.02.2023 | ||
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10:00 | Doors open MCK/ IEM Expo
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12:00 | Group B - Rounds 3-4 | BO3 |
14:00 | Group A - Rounds 3-4 | BO3 |
17:00 | Group D - Rounds 3-4 | BO3 |
19:00 | Group C - Rounds 3-4 | BO3 |
22:00 | Doors closed for re-enter |
Saturday, 11.02.2023 | ||
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10:00 | Doors open MCK/ IEM Expo
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12:00 | Group A - Round 5 | BO5 |
13:00 | Group B - Round 5 | BO5 |
14:00 | Group C - Round 5 | BO5 |
15:00 | Group D - Round 5 | BO5 |
16:00 | Round of 12 #1 | BO5 |
17:30 | Round of 12 #2 | BO5 |
19:00 | Round of 12 #3 | BO5 |
20:30 | Round of 12 #4 | BO5 |
22:00 | Doors closed for re-enter |
Sunday, 12.02.2023 | ||
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10:00 | Doors open MCK/ IEM Expo
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12:00 | Quarterfinals #1 | BO5 |
13:30 | Quarterfinals #2 | BO5 |
15:00 | Quarterfinals #3 | BO5 |
16:30 | Quarterfinals #4 | BO5 |
18:00 | Semifinal #1 | BO5 |
19:30 | Semifinal #2 | BO5 |
21:30 | Final | BO7 |
22:00 | Doors closed for re-enter |
Please note that the minimum age to attend this event is 16+. Below 13 years of age, you need to be accompanied by your parents. If you are between 13 and 15 years old, you need written consent from your parents. Children below 3 years are not allowed to attend the event
Prize Money | |
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Total | $500,000 |
1st | $150,000 |
2nd | $71,000 |
3rd-4th | $40,000 |
5th-8th | $20,000 |
9th-12th | $10,000 |
13th-16th | $5,000 |
17th-20th | $4,000 |
21st-24th | $3,000 |
25th-26th | $2,000 |
27th-28th | $1,500 |
29th-32th | $1,00 |
33th-36th | $500 |
+$300 per win in Ro24
Division | EU | NA | LA | CN | TW/HK | OCE | DHM | KR | GSL | Highest Slot Globally |
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Ro 24 (20) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Ro 36 (16) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Total spots: 36 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
EU: Europe | NA: North America | LA: Latin America | CN:China | TW/HK:Taiwan/Hongkong/Japan/Macau | OCE: Oceania/ROA | DHM: DreamHack Masters | KR: South Korea | GSL: Global Starcraft League
Day | Spodek Arena | Time | MCK | Time |
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Friday 25th | ||||
Outside Gates open | 11:30 | Outside Gates open | 11:00 | |
Spodek Doors open | 13:00 | Show Start - SC2 | 11:40 | |
Opening Ceremony - CS:GO | 14:30 | |||
Quarter Finals #1 - CS:GO | 15:30 | |||
Quarter Finals #2 - CS:GO | 19:00 | |||
Saturday 25th | ||||
Outside Gates open | 12:30 | Outside Gates open | 11:00 | |
Spodek Doors open | 13:30 | Show Start - SC2 | 11:40 | |
Show Start | 14:50 | |||
Semi Finals #1 - CS:GO | 15:30 | |||
Semi Finals #2 - CS:GO | 19:00 | |||
Sunday 26th | ||||
Outside Gate open | 10:00 | |||
Show Start - SC2 | 10:40 | |||
Semi Finals #1 - SC2 | 11:00 | |||
Semi Finals #2 - SC2 | 12:30 | |||
Grand Finals - SC2 | 14:15 | |||
Grand Finals - CS:GO | 17:00 |
We will follow the local restrictions at the time of the event
Yes, a SC2 ticket only gives access to the SC2 competition in the Expo area at the MCK. Unlike in previous years, the grand final will in 2023 not be played in the Spodek Arena and instead be held in the EXPO area.
In order to enjoy the CS:GO competition, you will need a separate CS:GO ticket. This will grant you access to the CS:GO competition in the Spodek Arena.
Yes! In 2023, the IEM Expo finally returns and will be bigger than ever!
There will be a smaller section of free seats available for visitors of the free Expo.
If you want to secure yourself a seat though, you will have to purchase a ticket to the regular or premium section.
Yes. In our new model, all tickets guarantee a seat in a suitable sector. there won't be one specific seat attached to your specific ticket, but there will always be a seat for you in your respective ticket category.
Katowice main events have always been commentated in English and that won't change in 2023.
There are three ticketing waves in total:
During each wave, we will release a limited amount of tickets. If you couldn't get any during Wave 1, try your luck in Wave 2 or 3!
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