This is the highest prize money in the event’s history
The Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) is making its 12th return to Katowice! The pinnacle of esports events, IEM Katowice 2024 for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), will kick off on January 31, 2024, at the Spodek Arena in Poland. This year, teams will compete for a whopping $1 million, the largest prize pool in the history of IEM Katowice. 🏆
Spodek Arena, Xeet by @aplsed2003
The World’s Top Teams Gather in Poland
24 elite teams from around the globe will battle it out in an intense Counter-Strike 2 tournament for the million-dollar prize pool. Notable teams include Team Vitality (France), FaZe Clan (USA), and NaVi (Ukraine), all favorites in the Counter-Strike arena. 🌍
Germany’s Representation: Team Gamer Legion
Xeet by @GamerLegion
A major highlight is the participation of Virtus Pro, the Polish team that clinched victory at the ESL Major Series One Katowice 2014. Virtus Pro players Filip “NEO” Kubski, Wiktor “TaZ” Wojtas, and Jakub “kuben” Gurczynski will coach major rivals FaZe Clan, TaZ, and ENCE. Former Virtus Pro player Janusz “Snax” Pogorzelski will serve as the game leader for Germany’s Team Gamer Legion.
High-Stakes Counter Strike Action
IEM 2016, Xeet by @dc2net
The IEM is among the most prestigious and longest-running esports tournament series globally. Organized by the Electronic Sports League (ESL), it brings together the finest esports athletes in CS:GO, as well as other games like StarCraft II and Rainbow Six Siege. The tournaments are held in various global locations, with Katowice renowned as the Counter-Strike hub.
Up to 175,000 Spectators Anticipated
CS:GO 2017, @Intel_DE
The event is expected to draw thousands of fans, with attendance numbers anticipated to rival the pre-pandemic years of 2017 to 2019, which saw between 170,000 to 175,000 visitors. Beyond the main esports clashes, attendees can also enjoy the IEM Expo, a vast 8,000 m2 exhibition space showcasing the latest technologies and products, with plenty of activities like contests, mini-tournaments, and influencer meet-ups. 🎮🕹️
Learn more about IEM Katowice 2024 here: pro.eslgaming.com
The tournament will span from January 31, 2024, to February 11, 2024. The esteemed Hall of Heroes, as always, will be the Spodek Arena in the city of contrasts, Katowice. Tickets are already sold out, but entry to the IEM Expo area is free. 🎟️👥
