As a long-time fan of Counter-Strike and esports in general, I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming IEM Rio 2024 tournament! With a whopping 16 teams competing, including giants like Astralis, FaZe Clan, and G2 Esports, it’s going to be an action-packed week.
Are you looking forward to the upcoming Intel Extreme Masters Rio (IEM Rio 2024)? The highly anticipated Counter-Strike 2 tournament is about to kick off within a few weeks, and players from all corners of the globe are making their way to the Brazilian city to engage in fierce competition for an impressive prize pool totaling $250,000.
Complete IEM Rio 2024 Tournament Guide: Prize Pool, Format, Dates and More
The upcoming IEM Rio 2024 Counter-Strike tournament is rapidly approaching, attracting some of the most renowned players in the scene. Given its imminent occurrence, it’s understandable that many are eagerly seeking information about the event and where they can catch all the action live.
Here is everything you need to know about the IEM Rio 2024 tournament, including the prize pool, format, dates, teams playing and more.
Tournament Prize Pool
Everybody appreciates a thrilling competitive tournament offering substantial rewards. Given Counter-Strike’s immense popularity in the world of esports, it’s common to witness tournaments happening approximately every three months for this game, boasting hefty prize funds.
Indeed, just like any other event, the IEM Rio 2024 competition isn’t different. It boasts an impressive prize pool of $250,000, and the champion stands to earn a spot at IEM Katowice in 2025.
Here is an official breakdown of the tournament prize pool:
- 1st: $100,000
- 2nd: $42,000
- 3rd-4th: $20,000
- 5th-6th: $10,000
- 7th-8th: $6,000
- 9th-12th: $5,000
- 13th-16h: $4,000
Tournament Format and Structure
Just like many Counter-Strike 2 competitions, the IEM Rio 2024 tournament follows a conventional setup and design.
- Group Stage:
- Two double-elimination format groups.
- Each group is made up of eight teams.
- Opening matches are best-of-one.
- All following matches are best-of-three.
- The top three teams from each group advance to the Playoffs.
- Group stage winners advance to the Semifinals
- Group stage runners-up advance to the Quarterfinals as the High Seeds.
- Group stage third-place teams advance to the Quarterfinals as the Low Seeds.
- Two double-elimination format groups.
- Playoffs:
- Single-elimination bracket.
- All matches are best-of-three.
- Grand Finals:
- All matches are best-of-five.
Tournament Dates
The IEM Rio 2024 tournament is scheduled from October 7th to October 13th, 2024. It’s going to take place in Rio de Janeiro, with the Playoffs and Grand Finals being held at Farmasi Arena.
The event is being organized by ESL and is sponsored by Intel, Monster Energy and 1xBet.
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Tournament Teams
At the IEM Rio 2024 competition, a collection of top-tier Counter-Strike squads from around the globe will go head-to-head. Since all participating teams have already secured their places in this event, spectators can look forward to watching 16 distinctive esports organizations battle it out against one another.
All Tournament Teams at IEM Rio 2024:
- Astralis
- FaZe Clan
- G2 Esports
- MOUZ
- Natus Vincere
- Team Vitality
- FURIA Esports
- Virtus.pro
- Complexity Gaming
- The MongolZ
- 9z Team
- Eternal Fire
- HEROIC
- Team Liquid
- paiN Gaming
- Rare Atom
Five distinct categories granted qualification, and some teams mentioned here received invitations because they are ESL partners.
Where to Watch the Tournament
If you’d like to catch the IEM Rio 2024 esports tournament without leaving your house, great news! The whole event is set to be broadcast live directly on the official ESL Counter-Strike Twitch channel.
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