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Katowice 2023
HALL OF HEROES
- 36 Contenders
- EPT SC2 Championship
- $ 500,000
10.02. - 12.02.2023International Congress Center (MCK)
SC2 ChampionshipAbout Katowice
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.
visit the Free Expo!
You can join the event even though tickets are sold out.
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.
Schedule
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 | |
FREE EXPO ACCESS
Free seating Area
FREE
No ticket needed
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Free expo from February 10-12
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Seating first come first serve in the reserved area
SC2 Premium
Closest to the player
SOLD OUT
(151€)
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SC2 Tournament Ticket
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Three-Day access from February 10-12
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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)
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Access to signing sessions
SC2 Regular
Secured seating
SOLD OUT
(77€)
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SC2 Tournament Ticket
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Three-Day access from February 10-12
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Guaranteed seating
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Access to signing sessions
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
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 | $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
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
ESL Pro Tour Standings
Korean Standings
Global Standings
Seeding Standings
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Schedule
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 |
FAQs
What are the covid policies to attend the event?
We will follow the local restrictions at the time of the event
I want to visit both SC2 and CS:GO, do I have to purchase two tickets?
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.
What will happen if the event will have to be cancelled due to restrictions set by the government?
In cases where fans are not allowed to participate in the event, there will be a number of solutions available. First of all, a full refund will be possible. Secondly, the tickets will become valid for next year’s IEM. All information on the refunds and tickets in general will be available on a dedicated website.
Will there be free seats that don't require a ticket like in previous years?
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.
Is there an age requirement?
The minimum age of entering the event alone (without a guardian or without parental consent) is 16. However persons between 13 and 16 years of age, need to bring a written consent letter from their parent or legal guardian. Persons below 13 can only enter the event accompanied by a responsible adult.
Do all tickets guarantee a seat?
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.
When do the doors open?
Stay tuned for more information on this topic.
What language will the show be in?
Katowice main events have always been commentated in English and that won't change in 2023.
When do the ticket sales start?
There are three ticketing waves in total:
- 22nd of September, 15:00 CEST
- 27th of October, 15:00 CEST
- late November, stay tuned!
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!
