IEM Katowice 2025 — the marquee opening event of the season at the legendary Spodek Arena. 16 invited teams plus 8 qualifiers across two-week format.
By Sarah Chen
How does the IEM Katowice bracket work?
The IEM Katowice 2025 follows the standard Valve Major three-stage format. The Opening Stage is a Swiss-format group of 16 teams — best-of-1s and best-of-3s, top 8 advance. The Elimination Stage is another Swiss group of 16 teams (8 from Opening + 8 RMR-qualified) — top 8 advance again. The Champions Stage is a single-elimination playoff of 8 teams playing best-of-3s with a best-of-5 grand final.
How to watch IEM Katowice live
ESL broadcast on twitch.tv/esl_csgo and the ESL Counter-Strike YouTube channel. CS2Bet provided live coverage with AI predictions and odds comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is IEM Katowice?
IEM Katowice 2025 takes place January 29 - February 9, 2025 at Spodek Arena, Katowice, Poland.
What is the prize pool?
The total prize pool for IEM Katowice 2025 is $1,000,000, funded by the tournament operator (ESL / Intel).
Who won IEM Katowice?
MOUZ won IEM Katowice 2025.