EPT ChampionshipAbout Katowice
IEM Katowice 2022 is the final proving ground for 36 contenders. A whole year of intense competition reaches its climax right here at IEM Katowice 2022.
From February 19 to 27, these challengers from across the world compete over their share of the $500,000 prize pool - and the once in a lifetime chance to lift the glorious trophy of IEM Katowice 2022 alongside with the StarCraft II ESL Pro Tour Championship title.
TournamentFeb 19 - 27
Contenders36
Total Prize Money$ 500,000
Format
36 Competitors across 6 tournament days
Round of 36 - 16 Player
- One Double Elimination bracket with 16 players
- 4 advance to Ro24
- All matches played Bo3
Round of 24
- 4x groups of 6 players, played in Round Robin
- Winner of each group advances to Ro8
- 2nd/3rd place advance to Ro12
- All matches played Bo3
Round of 12
- Single Elimination bracket
- All matches played Bo5
Grand Final
- Final match played Bo7
Prize pool
Prize Money | |
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Total | $500,000 |
1st | $170,000 |
2nd | $75,000 |
3rd-4th | $40,000 |
5th-8th | $20,000 |
9th-12th | $10,000 |
13th-16th | $4,000 |
17th-20th | $3,000 |
21st-24th | $2,000 |
25th-26th | $950 |
27th-28th | $750 |
29th-32th | $550 |
33th-36th | $350 |
Europe
North America
Latin America
China
Taiwan
Oceania
Championship Distribution
| Division | EU | NA | LA | CN | TW/HK | OCE | DHM | KR | GSL | Highest Slot Globally |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Get Tickets
Important notice:
Attendees need to bring a valid EU Digital Covid Certificate to enter the event.
IEM SC2 Premium
Closest to the player
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SC2 Tournament Ticket
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Guaranteed seating close to the stage
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Access to IEM Expo
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Goodie Bag
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Premium attendee badge
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Free drinks (non-alcoholic only)
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 a written consent from your parents.
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