Katrina Rosales
IEM Cologne is an annual esports tournament held in Cologne, Germany. The tournament is organised by ESL (Electronic Sports League) and features games such as Counter-Strike and League of Legends. IEM Cologne 2024 took place in August, with the next tournament scheduled for 1st-3rd August 2025. The event features a group stage and playoffs, with a total prize pool of $1,250,000 for Counter-Strike in 2024. The tournament is held at the Lanxess Arena, which has become known for its passionate crowds and electrifying atmosphere.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date | 1st-3rd August 2025 |
| Location | Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germany |
| Tournament Start Date | 23rd July 2025 |
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IEM Cologne 2025
Ticket Sales
Tickets for IEM Cologne 2025 will go on sale in four waves, with the first wave of tickets going on sale on 24th October 2024. The minimum age to attend the event is 16.
Ticket Types
There are several ticket types available for IEM Cologne 2025. These include:
- Premium seats close to the stage for €499 or €599, with the latter including the 'Cathedral Experience' add-on.
- Lower rank tickets at Level 3 for €249 or €299, with the latter including the 'Cathedral Experience' add-on.
- Lower rank tickets at Level 2 for €149 or €199, with the latter including the 'Cathedral Experience' add-on.
- Upper rank tickets at Level 6 & 7 for €99 or €119, with the latter including the 'Cathedral Experience' add-on.
There are also single-day tickets available for €99 for Saturday or Sunday, and a 3-day full lounge ticket for €1399.
The Cathedral Experience
The 'Cathedral Experience' is an optional add-on for all ticket types, which includes exclusive merchandise items that cannot be purchased elsewhere.
Schedule
A schedule for the event has not yet been released, but will be released closer to the event.
Location
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The tournament began with a play-in stage, which took place from 7-9 August. The top eight teams from this stage advanced to the group stage, with two double-elimination format (GSL) groups. Each group consisted of eight teams, with the top three teams from each group advancing to the playoffs.
The group stage winners advanced to the semifinals, while the group stage runners-up advanced to the quarterfinals as the high seeds. The group stage third-place teams also advanced to the quarterfinals but as the low seeds. The quarterfinals, semifinals, and grand final were played in a single-elimination format, with the grand final being a best-of-five series.
The top six teams that made it to the final stage of the tournament were NaVi, Vitality, MOUZ, G2 Esports, sAw, and FaZe. Team Vitality ultimately won the tournament, defeating NaVi in the grand final with a score of 3-1. This marked the 20th HLTV MVP title for Mathieu 'ZywOo' Herbaut of Team Vitality.
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The event featured a Pro Tournament and an Amateur Tournament. The Pro Tournament included six teams: two NA-LCS Teams, two EU-LCS Teams, one CIS qualifier, and one Turkish qualifier. The Amateur Tournament included four teams: one EU-LCS Relegation-Team and three EU qualifiers.
The Pro Tournament had a prize pool of €50,000, while the Amateur Tournament had a prize pool of €30,000.
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The Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2024 will feature a total prize pool of $1,000,000 USD, with the winning team taking home the lion's share. The tournament will follow a double-elimination format in the group stage, with eight teams in each of the two groups. The top three teams from each group will advance to the playoffs, with the group stage winners advancing directly to the semifinals. The quarterfinals, semifinals, and grand final will be played in a single-elimination format.
The event will also feature an expo area with various gaming and esports-related activities and booths. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet players, try out new gaming hardware, play their favourite games, and explore the latest offerings from different brands.
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The event offered attendees the opportunity to visit their favourite teams' booths, play games, and potentially meet special visitors. Teams with booths included Team Vitality, Natus Vincere, and Team BIG. Additionally, there were booths by Intel, Monster, White.Market, Knorr, DHL, and FACEIT, each offering unique activities and prizes.
The ESL Shop was open to the public and offered exclusive event merchandise, including the ESL x Champion 2024 Collection and IEM Cologne 2023 merch. Attendees with Premium and Plus tickets were able to pick up their goodie bags and event bracelets at the goodie bag drop-off before entering the arena.
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Frequently asked questions
IEM Cologne 2025 will take place from 23rd July to 3rd August 2025.
IEM Cologne will take place at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany.
The Intel Extreme Masters Cologne is a tournament that will see 24 of the world's best teams compete for the IEM Cologne 2025 title.
Tickets for IEM Cologne 2025 will be sold in four waves, with the first wave starting on 24th October 2024.
The minimum age to attend the event is 16 years.
