IEM Cologne 2022

What is IEM Cologne 2022?

Counter-Strike is back for another year of high stakes, intense competition, and drama. The Cathedral Of Counter Strike will be host to 24 teams fighting tooth and nail for not only prize money but also one more win in the Intel Grand Slam plus being awarded points towards an ESL Pro Tour match that’s set around Lanxess Arena! This atmosphere is electric – you can feel how much these players want it while they’re playing.

Programme summary / Overview

Format

Play-In

• 16 Team Double Elimination
• Opening Matches Bo1
• All other Matches Bo3
• 8 Teams advanced to the main event

Group Stage

• 2 x 8 Team Double Elimination
• Top 3 of each group to Playoffs
• All Matches Bo3

PlayOffs

• 2 Teams directly to Semifinals
• 4 Teams to Quarterfinals
• All Matches Bo3

Grand Final Bo5

Tickets

Attendees must bring a valid EU Digital Covid Certificate to enter the event. If you bought your ticket for 2020 and decided not to refund it, keep yours as well!

Weekend Plus – €139

• Three-day ticket
• CS:GO Tournament Ticket
• Access from July 15th to 17th)
• Free Seating: upper & lower ranks
• Access to OPEN signing sessions
• Goodie Bag
• Attendee Badge
• 3 Month ESEA Subscription

Weekend Regular – €94

• Three-day ticket
• CS:GO Tournament Ticket
• Access on all three days (July 15- 17)
• Free Seating: upper & lower ranks
• Access to OPEN signing sessions

Single Day – €34 – €44

• Friday – Saturday or Sunday
• CS:GO Tournament Ticket
• Free Seating: upper & lower ranks
• Access to OPEN signing sessions

Three-day ticket

• CS:GO Tournament Ticket
• Access from July 15th to 17th
• Premium seating in front of the stage
• Access to OPEN & PREMIUM signing sessions
• Premium Goodie Bag
• Premium attendee badge
• Free Drinks (water, soft drinks & Beer)
• 3 Months ESEA Subscription
• Close to the player’s walk-in

Global Elite Experience – €4,995

• The whole experience package
• Three-day ticket
• CS:GO Tournament Ticket
• Access on all three days (July 15-17)
• Private Lounge for 5 Guests 
• Front-of-the-line access to all signing sessions
• Epic Goodie bag with exclusive merchandise
• Global Elite attendee badge
• Free drinks (including alcoholic options)
• High-Quality catering and refreshments
• Behind the scenes and backstage tours

* Minimum age to attend is 16+.

Covid-19 Policy

The event is a safe space for everyone, so it’s important that you bring your vaccination card or certificate to the show. If they don’t have one of these pieces badges on file by 27th September, then no refund will be offered after purchase!

To prove your status of vaccination or recovery, you must be able to show a valid EU Digital Covid Certificate.