Tournament Overview
Teams
16 of the world’s best Counter-Strike: Global Offensive teams will be traveling to IEM Katowice 2020 with the very best making it to the Spodek Arena.
Qualifier
6 qualification slots are available for teams worldwide. Winning teams will be directly seeded into the to IEM Katowice 2020.
Our Story
IEM Katowice and the Spodek Arena have been fundamental since we set out to take esports to the biggest stages in the world. The winners and highlights of our history is what defines us today.
FORMAT
16 teams will compete for 6 spots in the playoffs
- Two GSL groups of 8 teams
- Group 2nds play groups 3rds in the first round of playoffs
- Group winners are seeded directly into the semifinals
qualification
iem Katowice 2020 slot distribution:
- 10 Invited & 6 Qualified teams
- Qualification method to be announced very soon