As one of Counter-Strike’s most storied tournaments, IEM Katowice 2024 is just around the corner. CodigoEsports brings you all the details on the days, timings, format, and teams of this significant event. Set to begin on January 31st, the tournament will feature 24 of the world’s best squads.
Countdown to Counter-Strike 2’s First Major
Before we dive into the FPS extravaganza at IEM Katowice 2024, let’s look ahead to the first Major of Counter-Strike 2. Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital, is gearing up to host this electronic sports spectacle. With the qualifiers already underway, teams like BESTIA from Argentina have secured their spots in the RMRs.
For the very first time, the IEM Katowice 2024 Drop will be released online.
Available January 26, 10am CET pic.twitter.com/PXVzMhPmtU
— ESL Shop (@ESLShop) January 22, 2024
Tournament Format and Dates
Play-In Phase (16 Teams)
- Double Elimination Format: Opening matches are best of 1, while the remaining series are best of 3.
- Advancement: Top 8 teams from the bracket will proceed to the next stage.
Group Stage
- Double Elimination (GSL) Format: All matches are best of 3.
- Progression: Top 3 teams from each group will advance directly to the Playoffs, seeded according to their performance.
Playoffs
- Simple Elimination Bracket: Group winners start in the semifinals.
- Match Format: All matches are best of 3, except the final, which is best of 5.
Opening Matches (Play-In) – January 31st
Venue and Prize Pool
The event will take place in Kawotice, Poland, as suggested by its name, offering a total prize pool of $1 million. The champion will secure a direct spot in IEM Cologne and the BLAST Premier World Final.
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙚𝙨.
YOUR #IEM KATOWICE 2024 TALENT ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/aJRJ1bmu50
— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) January 25, 2024
Catch the Action Live
To experience the thrill of IEM Katowice 2024, tune in to the live streams on Twitch.