The Cathedral of Counter-Strike is ready to welcome back 24 of the world's best teams to the Lanxess Arena, where they will compete for the IEM Cologne 2025 title. The second EPT championship of the year is the ground where legends in this game are made. Are you ready to experience history in the making? Get your tickets now and be part of this unforgettable experience alongside thousands of other passionate fans.
Join thousands of like-minded fans in the bowl of the Spodek arena in Katowice to celebrate the world's best Counter-Strike competition at the prestigious ESL Pro Tour Championship with $1M in prize money. Which team will be able to claim the crown of FaZe and get their names engraved on the iconic trophy?
The IEM gaming expo is officially back!
Across the weekend, tens of thousands of gaming enthusiasts will get together and explore various gaming & esports-related activities and booths. Meet players, enjoy fresh gaming hardware drops, play your favorite games, or simply meet up with friends and have a stroll through the broad offering of dozens of gaming booths.
The success story of the all women's CS:GO league ESL Impact continues with a standalone tournament right at the IEM Expo. The action will be live on the EXPO stage across all three days, February 10-12, when 8 teams from EU, NA, SA, and Asia fight for victory!
Tickets for IEM Cologne 2025, will be going live in 4 waves starting in October. Compared to previous years, we deployed a few changes to improve your experience:
Please note that the minimum age to attend this event is 16.
Single ticket = 1399€ | If you buy 10 tickets, you will receive your own lounge at a price of 1399€ per person.
Add-On including some unique items, marked with "exclusive" are not available for purchase and only available during the ticket process.
This Add-On can be bought in addition to the premium Goodie Bag as well.
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Placement | Prize Money |
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Total | $1,000,000 |
1st | $400,000 + qualifies for IEM Katowice 2026 |
2nd | $180,000 |
3rd-4th | $80,000 |
5th-6th | $40,000 |
7th-8th | $24,000 |
9th-12th | $16,000 |
13th-16th | $10,000 |
17th-20th | $4,500 |
21st-24th | $2,500 |
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Culminating in the heart of Cologne, the Lanxess Arena has witnessed and hosted some of the most significant moments in the games history. Within the walls of the Cathedral fo Counter-Strike, the long-lasting tradition and ability to deliver iconic moments cannot be a under-stated. Running every year since 2014, IEM Cologne has become the pinnacle for many who wish to experience esports at its very best and for those who wish to play and prove their worth.
With thousands of passionate fans, roaring crowds and an electrifying atmosphere year after year, the Lanxess Arena is a venue any esports fan must visit.
Here you can find our wallpapers and some fantastic photography from previous IEM Cologne tournaments.
You can also download full resolution wallpapers from the folder below!
Please note that the minimum age to attend this event is 16.
It is not possible to attend the event if you are below the age of 16.
No, tickets are not refundable. Closer to the event we will open an official re-sale for those who cannot attend the event.
We will be releasing a schedule closer to the event, stay tuned!
The only area that has assigned seats is Level 3. Other areas and ticket types (upper and lower ranks, and the infield) are free seating.
No. This year we decided to completely separate upper and lower ranks, so you can only enter the area assigned on your ticket (upper ranks OR Level 3 OR lower ranks OR infield).
The main language for the event and the games commentated inside the arena will be English
Tickets for IEM Cologne 2025, will be going live in 4 waves.
Generally, our events have a free seating model, meaning you can choose any free seat that you want inside your category.
We understand that some people would prefer an assigned seat instead, which is why we are introducing the level 3 seating with assigned seats. The assigned seat in this category allows you to enjoy all the side activities, get food, and spend time in the outdoor area, while keeping your peace of mind, knowing that your seat will still be available once you return.
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