Intel® Extreme Masters is the longest running global pro gaming tour in the world. Started in 2006 by ESL, the competition features the world’s best gamers in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, StarCraft® II and other esport titles.

Are you ready for IEM Dallas in 2025? Join us at DreamHack Dallas where the worlds of esports and gaming combine! Explore a range of gaming activities, live music events, an exciting BYOC area, cosplays, and most importantly a whole IEM event!

Counter-Strike 2 is coming back Down Under in 2025, as 16 of the world’s best teams compete for their share of $1,000,000 in total winnings in front of the legendary Aussie crowd. For the first time, IEM will be played out in Melbourne, under the roof of the iconic Rod Laver Arena.

Intel Extreme Masters (abbreviated as IEM) is the longest-running global pro gaming tour in the world. In 2006, when the Intel-sponsored European tournament saw room for expansion outside of Europe, especially in North American markets, Intel provided funds for a worldwide tournament, billing it as the Intel Extreme Masters.

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. Do you want to witness history in the making?

The Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) is a series of international esports tournaments held in countries around the world. These Electronic Sports League (ESL) sanctioned events, sponsored by Intel , as of 2024 [update] currently host events in Counter-Strike 2 and StarCraft II .

2025-01-31 | Kyuubii after BIG's advancement to the IEM Katowice Group Stage: "It’s my first IEM Katowice, so I’m really proud of our performance." by r1mmi of bo3.gg. 2025-02-01 | Saffee: "The run-and-shoot meta is very different from CS:GO. It’s much stronger now” by r1mmi of bo3.gg.

Complete overview of IEM Cologne 2022 here. See prize distribution, attending teams, brackets and much more! Visit our event page for IEM Cologne 2022 to get a complete overview of the teams attending the event.

Complete overview of IEM Katowice 2024 here. See prize distribution, attending teams, brackets and much more!

Intel Extreme Masters XVI - Cologne is an offline German CS:GO tournament organized by ESL. This S-Tier tournament took place from Jul 06 to 18 2021 featuring 24 teams competing over a total prize pool of $1,000,000 USD.