Katowice 2022
10th ANNIVERSARY
- 36 Contenders
- SC2 Championship
- $ 500,000
24.02. - 27.02.2022MCK & Spodek Arena
SC2 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 23 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.
Format
36 Competitors across 5 tournament days
Round of 36 - 16 Player
- One Double Elimination bracket with 16 players
- 4 advance to Ro24
- Early matches played Bo3
- Qualification matches played Bo5
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
EPT Prize pool
Prize Money | |
|---|---|
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 |
+$200 per win in Ro24
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
Road to katowice
EPT Ranking
Korean Ranking
Europe
Serral and Reynor have already secured a direct invite to Katowice 2022
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All about tickets
All you need to know about tickets, entry policy & more!
The ticket below only gives access to the SC2 competition in the Auditorium for the 25th and 26th of February, and to the SC2 Grand Final in the Spodek Arena on the 27th of February.
If you want to attend the CS:GO competition, you will have to purchase a separate CS:GO ticket. This separate ticket will give you access to the CS:GO competition in the Spodek Arena.
Important notice:
Attendees need to bring a valid EU Digital Covid Certificate or a CLEAR Health Pass to prove your vaccination or recovery status in order to enter the event. (CLEAR App is available for US residents only)
God Mode
The whole experience package
6000 zł
Three day ticket (1,311€)
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SC2 & CS:GO Tournament Ticket
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Guaranteed seating close to the stage
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Premium Goodie Bag
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Premium attendee badge
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Free drinks (non-alcoholic only)
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Hotel room stay between 24 - 28 Feb at Courtyard Hotel by Marriot
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VIP area access with catering
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Dedicated Entrance
SC2 & CS:GO!
IEM SC2 Premium
Closest to the player
710 zł
FOUR day ticket (155€)
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SC2 Tournament Ticket
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Guaranteed seating close to the stage
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Goodie Bag
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Premium attendee badge
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Free drinks (non-alcoholic only)
UPGRADE: NOW WITH 4-DAY ACCESS (24th - 27th)
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.
Schedule
Day | Spodek Arena | Time | MCK | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Entry Policy & More!
1.
ENTRANCE POLICY
In order to attend the event, you will have to be
- Vaccinated
or
- Recovered
We do accept the following standards to prove your vaccination or recovery status:
- EU Covid Certificate
- CLEAR Health Pass (US residents only)
If you are from outside the EU and US and do not have an officially valid EU Digital Covid Certificate or a CLEAR Health Pass, you will not be able to enter the event.
2.
TICKET ACCESS
Due to not having an EXPO this year, the event is available to ticket holders only
SC2 Ticket:
Access to SC2 competition in:
- AUDITORIUM on Friday 25 - Saturday 26
- SPODEK ARENA on Sunday 27th
CS:GO Ticket:
Access to CS:GO Competition in the Spodek Arena - On Friday 25 - Sunday 27 (including SC2 final in Spodek on the 27th)
FAQs
I'm not able to get a EU Digital Covid Certificate or a CLEAR Health Pass. Can I still enter the event?
I want to visit both SC2 and CS:GO, do I have to purchase two tickets?
What will happen if the event will have to be cancelled due to restrictions set by the government?
Will there be free seats that don't require a ticket like in previous years?
Will participants of the event have to be vaccinated?
Is there an age requirement?
Do all tickets guarantee a seat?
When do the doors open?
What language will the Spodek Arena show be in?
When do the ticket sales start?
If I kept my 2020 ticket, will I be able to pay extra and change it for a different one?
What about my ticket from 2020?
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