IEM Cologne 2023 Schedule and Details

IEM Cologne 2023 event schedule and details

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IEM Cologne 2023, a highly anticipated event in the CS:GO circuit, is just around the corner. Get ready for an exciting tournament featuring the top teams and a lively crowd. Known as the ‘Cathedral of Counter-Strike,’ IEM Cologne draws thousands of passionate fans who come to support their favorite players. This event holds immense prestige, second only to the Valve-sponsored Majors. Get ahead and enjoy IEM Cologne 2023 more with our updated CSGO betting guide.

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The LANXESS arena has witnessed numerous legendary battles throughout the years, creating unforgettable moments in Counter-Strike history. However, this year’s edition of IEM Cologne holds special significance as it marks the final event featuring CS:GO before the anticipated transition to Counter-Strike 2 in the coming summer.

IEM Cologne 2023: Dates, schedule and format

IEM Cologne 2023 will take place from July 25 to August 6. While the Play-In Stage and group stage will be held without spectators, the playoff matches will ignite the atmosphere at the LANXESS arena, captivating the live audience.

Here’s a breakdown of the schedule and format for each stage:

Play-In (July 25-26)

  • 16-team double-elimination bracket
  • Opening round is BO1, the rest is BO3
  • 8 teams move on to the group stage

Group Stage (July 27-30)

  • Two double-elimination groups of eight teams
  • All matches are BO3
  • Top three teams per group advance to the playoffs

Playoff Stage (August 4-6)

  • Single-elimination bracket with group winners in the semi-finals
  • Quarter-finals and semi-finals are BO3, grand final is BO5

IEM Cologne 2023: Teams and rosters

IEM Cologne 2023 will have 24 teams battle out with eight progressing straight to the group stage. The following 16 will then need to go through the rigorous Play-In stage, determining who will make the final eight for the main tournament.

Group Stage teams

TeamQualified fromPlayers
G2 EsportsIEM KatowiceNiKo, jks, HooXi, m0NESY, huNter-
FaZeESL Pro League 17karrigan, Twistzz, ropz, broky, rain
VitalityIEM RioZywOo, apEX, Magisk, Spinx, flameZ
ENCEIEM DallasSnappi, SunPayus, dycha, maden, NertZ
HeroicESL World RankingcadiaN, stavn, Jabbi, sjuush, TeSeS
Cloud9ESL World Rankingnafany, sh1ro, Ax1Le, HObbit, buster
NAVIESL World Rankings1mple, B1T, Aleksib, jL, iM
GamerLegionESL World RankingacoR, isak, Keoz, TBD, TBD

Play-In teams

TeamRegionPlayers
MOUZESL World Rankingfrozen,torzsi, xertioN, siuhy, Jimpphat
ApeksESL World Rankingnawwk, jkaem, STYKO, kyxsan, CacaNito
9INEESL World RankingGoofy, Kylar, mynio, hades, KEi
FURIAESL World Rankingyuurih, KSCERATO, arT, FalleN, chelo
Team LiquidESL World RankingoSee, YEKINDAR, NAF, Rainwaker, Patsi
ImperialESL World Ranking boltz, VINI, JOTA, HEN1, felps
The MongolZESL World RankingTechno4K, bLitz, hasteka, 910, mzinho
GrayhoundESL World RankingSico, INS, Liazz, aliStair, Vexite
FnaticESL World Rankingmezii, roeJ, KRIMZ, afro, dexter
ComplexityESL World Rankingfloppy, Grim, hallzerk, JT, EliGE
MonteESL World Rankingsdy, Woro2k, DemQQ, kRaSnaL, TBD
NIPESL World RankingREZ, Brollan, headtr1ck, k0nfig, hampus
OGESL World Rankingnexa, regali, F1KU, k1to, FASHR
Into the BreachESL World RankingThomas, CRUC1AL, rallen, TBD, TBD
AstralisESL World Ranking dev1ce, blameF, Buzz, Staehr, b0RUP
BIGESL MeisterschafttabseN, Krimbo, S3NSEY, prosus, s1n

IEM Cologne 2023: Prize and standings

PlacementTeamPrize Money (USD)
1TBD$400,000
2TBD$180,000
3-4TBD$80,000
TBD
5-6TBD$40,000
TBD
7-8TBD$24,000
TBD
9-12TBD$16,000
TBD
TBD
TBD
13-16TBD$10,000
TBD
TBD
TBD
17-20TBD$4,500
TBD
TBD
TBD
21-24TBD$2,500
TBD
TBD
TBD

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