IEM Katowice 2021 CS:GO: Dates, Format, Teams and $1,000,000 Prize Pool
IEM Katowice 2021 CS:GO ran February 16-28, 2021 with 24 teams competing for a $1,000,000 prize pool, including $400,000 for first place.
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In brief
AI summaryIEM Katowice 2021 CS:GO runs from February 16 to 28, 2021 with 24 teams, made up of 8 group-stage invitees and 16 qualifier teams, and a $1,000,000 prize pool.
The IEM Katowice 2021 format uses Bo1 qualifiers, a 2 x 8 double-elimination group stage in Bo3, Bo3 quarterfinals and semifinals, and a Bo5 grand final.
First place at IEM Katowice 2021 wins $400,000 and second place $180,000, and the opening match BIG vs Movistar Riders was set for 16:00 TRT.
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One of the biggest esports events of the year is back. A full year has passed since Natus Vincere became IEM Katowice 2020 champion, and the world's 24 best teams are now competing to become champion at IEM Katowice 2021. The teams fought fiercely over the last 12 months to earn points on the ESL Pro Tour and be part of this big final.
When Are the IEM Katowice 2021 Tournament Dates?
The IEM Katowice 2021 CS:GO tournament will be held from February 16 to 28. 8 teams entering from the group stage and 16 teams coming from the qualifying stage will fight each other. The winning team will own the grand prize.
What Is the IEM Katowice 2021 Tournament Format?
- The 16 teams in the qualifying round will play in Bo1 format, and the 8 winning teams will earn the right to go to the main event.
- The group stage will continue with a 2 x 8 double-elimination system. All matches played will be in Bo3 format.
- Quarterfinals in Bo3 format.
- Semifinals in Bo3 format.
- The grand final will be held in Bo5 format.
What Do the Bo1, Bo3 and Bo5 Formats Mean in Esports?
- Bo1 (Best of 1)
In this format, the match is played on only one map. That is, the team that beats its opponent 16-x wins the match.
- Bo3 (Best of 3)
It indicates that the match will last a maximum of 3 maps. The team that wins 2 maps wins the match.
- Bo5 (Best of 5)
We see this format only in the final matches of Counter-Strike tournaments. It indicates that a maximum of 5 maps will be played in the match. That is, a team needs to win 3 maps for the match to end.
Which Teams Are Taking Part in the IEM Katowice 2021 CS:GO Tournament?
Teams Coming from the Qualifying Round:
- Team Spirit
- Cloud
- Gambit
- Team oNE
- Renegades
- mouseesports
- Virtus.por
- Wisla All İN!
- Ninjas in Pyjamas
- Complexity
- Team Liquid
- MIBR
Teams Entering Directly from the Group Stages:
- Heroic
- Astralis
- Team Vitality
- Natus Vincere
- G2 Esports
- Faze Clan
- Furia Esports
- Evil Geniuses
When Is the First Match of IEM Katowice 2021? What Is the Schedule?
The opening match, BIG - Movistar Riders, will take place at 16:00 TRT.
The other matches of the day are:
- Team Spirit - Cloud
- Gambit - Team oNE
- Renegades - mouseesports
- Virtus.pro - Wisla All İN!
- Ninjas in Pyjamas - Complexity
- Team Liquid - MIBR
How Much Is the IEM Katowice 2021 CS:GO Tournament Prize Pool?
In the tournament, whose total prize is 1,000,000 USD;
- 3rd and 4th Place: 80,000
- 5th and 6th Place: 40,000
- 7th and 8th Place: 24,000
- 9th to 12th Place: 16,000
- 13th to 16th Place: 40,000
- 17th to 20th Place: 4,500
- 21st to 24th Place: 2,500
Frequently asked questions
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When Are the IEM Katowice 2021 Tournament Dates?
The IEM Katowice 2021 CS:GO tournament will be held from February 16 to 28 . 8 teams entering from the group stage and 16 teams coming from the qualifying stage will fight each other. The winning team will own the grand prize.
Go to sectionWhat Is the IEM Katowice 2021 Tournament Format?
The 16 teams in the qualifying round will play in Bo1 format, and the 8 winning teams will earn the right to go to the main event. • The group stage will continue with a 2 x 8 double-elimination system. All matches played will be in Bo3 format. • Quarterfinals in Bo3 format. • Semifinals in Bo3 format. • The grand final will be held in Bo5 format.
Go to sectionWhat Do the Bo1, Bo3 and Bo5 Formats Mean in Esports?
In this format, the match is played on only one map. That is, the team that beats its opponent 16-x wins the match. It indicates that the match will last a maximum of 3 maps. The team that wins 2 maps wins the match. We see this format only in the final matches of Counter-Strike tournaments. It indicates that a maximum of 5 maps will be played in the match. That is, a team needs to win 3 maps for the match to end.
Go to sectionWhich Teams Are Taking Part in the IEM Katowice 2021 CS:GO Tournament?
Team Spirit • Cloud • Gambit • Team oNE • Renegades • mouseesports Heroic • Astralis • Team Vitality • Natus Vincere • G2 Esports • Faze Clan
Go to sectionWhen Is the First Match of IEM Katowice 2021? What Is the Schedule?
The opening match, BIG - Movistar Riders, will take place at 16:00 TRT. The other matches of the day are:
Go to sectionHow Much Is the IEM Katowice 2021 CS:GO Tournament Prize Pool?
In the tournament, whose total prize is 1,000,000 USD ;
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