Katowice 2024

HALL OF HEROES

08.02. - 11.02.2024International Congress Center (MCK)

StarCraft 2 tournamentAbout IEM SC2 Katowice 2024

IEM Katowice 2024 is a standalone ESL SC2 Pro Tour event for 24 contenders, and the penultimate, largest stop before the upcoming Esports World Cup serving as the ESL Pro Tour Championsip. 

From February 8th to 11th, challengers from across the world will compete for their share of the $500,000 prize pool and the once-in-a-lifetime chance to lift the glorious trophy of IEM Katowice 2024 and take home the Intel Extreme Masters trophy.

Watch the return of another memorable IEM Katowice at the International Congress Center (MCK), just 1 minute from the Spodek Arena and IEM Expo (free to enter). February 8th to 11th.

visit the Free Expo!

You can join the event even if tickets are already sold out.

You don't need a ticket to join the IEM Expo, which is completely free to enter. There will be additional free seats in the Auditorium available on a first come, first served basis.

Schedule

Thursday, 08.02.2024
11:00
Doors open MCK / IEM Expo
12:00
Group B - Rounds 1-2
BO3
14:00
Group A - Rounds 1-2
BO3
17:00
Group D - Rounds 1-2
BO3
19:00
Group C - Rounds 1-2
BO3
22:00
Doors closed for re-entry
Friday, 09.02.2024
10:00
Doors open MCK / IEM Expo
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-entry
Saturday, 10.02.2024
10:00
Doors open MCK / IEM Expo
12:00
Group A - Round 5
BO3
13:00
Group B - Round 5
BO3
14:00
Group C - Round 5
BO3
15:00
Group D - Round 5
BO3
16:00
Round of 12 #1
BO3
17:30
Round of 12 #2
BO3
19:00
Round of 12 #3
BO3
20:30
Round of 12 #4
BO3
22:00
Doors closed for re-entry
Sunday, 11.02.2024
10:00
Doors open MCK / IEM Expo
12:00
Quarterfinal #1
BO5
13:30
Quarterfinal #2
BO5
15:00
Quarterfinal #3
BO5
16:30
Quarterfinal #4
BO5
18:00
Semifinal #1
BO5
19:30
Semifinal #2
BO5
21:30
Grand Final
BO7
22:00
Doors closed for re-entry

TICKETS

Not able to join or get a IEM Katowice 2024 ticket? Official re-sale via ticketmaster is live, click the official re-sale button and sell or buy a ticket!

Tickets for StarCraft II don't allow access to the Counter-Strike event, but you can still visit the free IEM Expo and our fantastic partner booths.

Sell or Buy your tickets on the ticketmaster re-sale platoform. To re-sell your ticket, log-in to your account and list the ticket through the options available. 

To Purchase, check the options available on the "Re-Sale Tickets" section within the ticketmaster 
IEM Katowice 2024 page

Premium Ticket

Closest to the player

750 zł (168€)
  • SC2 Tournament Ticket
  • Four-Day access from February 8-11
  • Guaranteed seating close to the stage
  • Access to signing sessions
  • Goodie Bag
  • Premium attendee badge
  • Free drinks (including beer)
SOLD OUT

Regular Ticket

Secured Seating

400 zł (90€)
  • SC2 Tournament Ticket
  • Four-Day access from February 8-11
  • Guaranteed seating
  • Access to signing sessions
SOLD OUT

Day Ticket

Secured Seating

100 - 200 zł (22 - 45€)
  • SC2 Tournament Ticket
  • 1 day access
  • Guaranteed seating
  • Access to signing sessions
SOLD OUT

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

Tournament format

24 Competitors across 4 tournament days

Group Stage

Playoffs

Grand Final

prize pool

Total
$500,000
1st
$150,000
2nd
$70,000
3rd-4th
$40,000
5th-8th
$20,000
9th-12th
$10,000
13th-16th
$5,500
17th-20th
$4,000
21st-24th
$3,000
Group Stage Extra*
$30,000

*$500 per win in the group stage

Slots distribution

RegionIEM InvitesSERVER QUALIFIER SLOTSCLOSED QUALIFIER FORMAT
Europe1. Summer Regionals Champion
2. Winter Regionals Champion
6
7 in case of a repeated Winter Champion
16 players Double Elimination
8 Invites from EU Standings
Americas1. Summer Regionals Champion
2. Winter Regionals Champion
3
4 in case of a repeated Winter Champion
8 players Double Elimination
4 Invites from AM Standings
Asia & Korea1. Summer Regionals Champion
2. Winter Regionals Champion
3. GSL Season 1 & 2 Champion
4. GSL Season 3 Champion
7
8 in case of a repeated Winter Champion
16 players Double Elimination
8 Invites from AS+KR Standings

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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

FAQs

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 MCK Auditorium, where the tournament will take place in its entirety

In order to enjoy the Counter-Strike competition, you will need a separate CS ticket. This will grant you access to the CS area in the Spodek Arena.

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.

Yes! In 2024, the IEM Expo remains free to attend.

The Auditorium will have 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 sectors.

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.

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.

The doors to the MCK and Auditorium will open every day from February 8-11 at 11:00 CET.

The entire tournament will feature a live commentary in English.

The tickets will be available for purchase on November 15th at 16:00 CET.

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160€
Retail Value

Premium Goodie bagExclusive for Premium Ticket holders

We listened to your feedback and significantly improved the value and quality of items in the goodie bag.

IEM Cologne
Laminated bag

IEM Cologne
Silver Coin

IEM Cologne
Premium Pinback Button

IEM Cologne
Premium Pin

(exclusive)

IEM Cologne
T-Shirt

IEM Cologne
Longsleeve

IEM Cologne
Socks

IEM Cologne
Postcards Set

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