IEM Katowice 2025 will return to the iconic Spodek Arena from February 7-9, featuring 24 of the world's top Counter-Strike teams competing for the EPT Championship title.

Tournament Format:

• Stage 1 (Jan 29-31): 16 teams in double-elimination bracket
• Group Stage (Feb 1-6): Two groups of 8 teams in double-elimination format
• Playoffs (Feb 7-9): Single-elimination bracket with best-of-three matches, best-of-five grand final

The top 8 teams by Valve Regional Standings advance directly to Group Stage. Stage 1 and Group Stage are played behind closed doors, while the Playoffs welcome fans to the Spodek Arena.

Legacy: Since 2014, IEM Katowice has become one of Counter-Strike's most prestigious events, hosting three CS:GO Majors and creating countless memorable moments. The Spodek Arena's electric atmosphere has become synonymous with top-tier esports competition.

Participating Teams:

Spirit:

• chopper
• sh1ro
• magixx
• zont1x
• donk
• hally (Coach)

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G2:

• Snax
• huNter-
• malbsMd
• m0NESY
• HeavyGod
• TaZ (Coach)

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Natus Vincere:

• Aleksib
• iM
• b1t
• jL
• w0nderful
• B1ad3 (Coach)

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Vitality:

• apEX
• ropz
• ZywOo
• flameZ
• mezii
• XTQZZZ (Coach)

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FaZe:

• karrigan
• rain
• EliGE
• frozen
• broky
• NEO (Coach)

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MOUZ:

• brollan
• torszi
• Spinx
• Jimpphat
• xertioN
• sycrone (Coach)

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The MongolZ:

• bLitz
• Techno
• Senzu
• mzinho
• 910
• maaRaa (Coach)

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Falcons:

• NiKo
• Magisk
• TeSeS
• degster
• kyxsan
• zonic (Coach)

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