The success of the IEM Rio Major currently taking place in Brazil has resulted in ESL committing to another year of CS:GO in the South American country.

IEM Katowice, one of the biggest tournaments in esports, returns to Katowice, Poland for the 2023 edition with 24 teams fighting for the much coveted trophy and a share of the $1,000,000 prize pool.

G2 Esports left their mark on Intel Extreme Masters, lifting the final CS:GO IEM trophy in Cologne before the game’s sequel arrives. They reflect on that big moment here.

The inaugural IEM Kraków will be hosted from 27 January to 8 February 2026, featuring 24 teams fighting for their cut of a US$1.25 million prize pool.