Between the RMR qualifiers and BLAST Premier’s Spring Groups this past week, most of Counter-Strike 2’s<\/em> top squads have a few official games under their belt for the 2024 season. They’ll need to hope the rust is shaken off as the first tier one LAN arrives\u2014IEM Katowice<\/strong>.<\/p>
IEM Katowice is one of ESL’s longest-standing tournaments and kicks off 2024’s major competitive ladder. One of the most prestigious titles<\/strong> in Counter-Strike<\/em>, IEM Katowice features a massive $1 million prize pool and, for the winner, hands out a guaranteed invitation to IEM Cologne and the BLAST Premier World Final. <\/p>
With the world rankings far from set in stone as teams adjust to CS2<\/em> and the ever-evolving meta, you won’t want to miss this year’s edition of the Polish event.<\/p>
Here’s everything about IEM Katowice 2024: full schedule, results, teams, and more.<\/p>