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IEM Katowice 2025: The Hall of Heroes is getting ready to host the first Intel Extreme Masters of 2025!

IEM Katowice will be taking over the Spodek Arena on February 7 - 9, where 24 of the world’s best teams will gather in front of the loudest and most passionate fans in esports. Become part of one of the most prestigious events in Counter-Strike by getting your tickets now. Come to experience elite CS competition with EPT Championship title and a whole lot of bragging rights on the line. Who will be victorious this time?

Play-In:

  • Double-Elimination bracket
  • All matches are Bo3
  • Seeding based on the VRS from 13/01/2025
  • The top eight teams advance to the Group Stage

Group Stage:

  • Two double-elimination format (GSL) Groups
    • Each group has eight teams
    • All matches are Bo3
    • Seeding based on the VRS from 13/01/2025 & Play-In
  • The top three teams from each group advance to the Playoffs:
    • Group stage winners advance to the Semifinals
    • Group stage runners-up advance to the Quarterfinals as the High Seeds
    • Group stage 3rd place teams advance to the Quarterfinals as the Low Seeds

Playoffs:

  • Single-Elimination bracket
  • The Quarterfinals & Semifinals are Bo3
  • The Grand Final is Bo5