The primary IEM 2023 occasion has began! We present you every little thing you should know concerning the 1 million greenback occasion in Katowice!
With out BIG and Sprout! Final hope MOUZ
For the 2 German organisations from Berlin, the journey house is already on the agenda. Whereas Sprout was already eradicated within the play-in section of the event, the BIG Clan nonetheless managed to qualify for the group section of the event
Within the play-in section of the event, the BIG Clan nonetheless managed to qualify for the group section of the event.
Nonetheless, they misplaced within the higher bracket recreation towards G2 with a transparent 0-2 and within the decrease bracket recreation towards Workforce Spirit with an in depth 1-2.
This leaves the final German illustration to MOUZ, the Hamburg organisation with the final German hopeful JDC.
Subsequent Match: MOUZ vs. Complexity (Bo3)
Match begin: 06.02.2023 – 16:00 CET
It’s do-or-die for the mice! Within the decrease bracket of the event, dropping a Bo3 encounter is punishable by elimination. We predict the probabilities of a win over Complexity are excellent for the workforce presently in eighth place on the planet rankings.
Go to the streams right here:
Preliminary choice within the CS:GO-El Clásico G2 vs. NaVi?
Within the higher bracket of Group A of the IEM Katowice 2023, the 2 arch-rivals NaVi and G2 will meet once more on 06.02.2023 at 16:00. Each groups have to this point certified for the ultimate of the higher bracket with strong 2-0 video games. Nonetheless, one might all the time see dips in efficiency on each side, which makes a prediction rather more tough.
Ought to a s1mple have one other unhealthy day on this best-of-three, m0nesy and co will certainly make the play-offs. Nonetheless, G2 has confirmed many instances that they’ve an especially arduous time studying NaVi’s fashion of play
This match will nearly actually determine whether or not a G2 or a NaVi will face the present CS:GO supremacy FaZe Clan.
G2 vs. NaVi (Bo3)
Recreation begin: 07.02.2023 – 16:00 CET
Replace (02.02.2023):
BIG with dream begin!
BIG vs. Complexity (Bo1)
ANUBIS (16-12)
In Berlin Worldwide Gaming’s (BIG) opening recreation towards Complexity, it was already clear from Anubis’ T-side that tabseN and his boys had come to remain.
With a strong 11-4 they obtained the sting towards the North American blended workforce, which in the end gave them the win towards Complexity. Though they received the primary three rounds after halftime, Complexity regained momentum and secured 8 extra rounds earlier than dropping to BIG Clan by a rating of 16-12.
BIG vs. FURIA 2-1 (Bo3)
ANUBIS (11-16)
Within the best-of-three follow-up match towards FURIA, the BIG Clan misplaced to the Brazilian workforce on the primary map Anubis with a rating of 16-11. Nonetheless, k1to already attracted consideration right here with a strong 6 entryfrags.
MIRAGE (16-9)
On the second map Mirage BIG shone with a 16-9. k1to additionally made his mark right here with a complete of 25 kills that despatched FURIA right into a downward spiral.
ANCIENT (16-9)
On the choice map Historic, k1to as soon as once more outdid themselves.
With over 11 entryfrags, an ADR of 145 and a complete of 33 kills, he outclassed KSCERATO and his boys into the decrease bracket of the play-in section, securing BIG a spot within the group stage of the occasion.
Let him prepare dinner. pic.twitter.com/WA25nRR3g5
– BIG (@BIGCLANgg) February 1, 2023
Sprout must step up!
Sprout vs. OG (Bo1)
INFERNO (16-19)
The blended workforce Sprout, additionally from Berlin, alternatively, narrowly misplaced the opening recreation of the Play-Ins to OG. The neck-and-neck race ended 16-19 in extra time.
When will BIG, MOUZ and Sprout play?
BIG vs. Complexity
For tabseN, k1to, faveN, syrsoN and Krimbo the play-in section will begin on 01.02.2023 at 14:45 towards the blended workforce Complexity.
Go to the streams right here:
In English: (ESLCSGO)
In German: (99DAMAGE)
Sprout vs. OG
The now Danish-Romanian blended workforce Sprout can even play towards OG on 01.02.2023 however already at 13:30h.
Right here you’ll find the streams:
In English: (ESLCSGO)
In German: (99DAMAGE)
MOUZ vs. ?
No opponent has been decided but for the mice from Hamburg. This can emerge from the play-ins.
Group Stage
Within the group stage of the principle occasion, as talked about above, the eight winners of the play-ins will probably be blended into the pool of eight invited groups. Extra data will observe after the play-ins!
Format:
Within the group stage of the event, the 16 certified groups will probably be divided into two teams every (A and B). Every group will play in a double-elimination format and all matches will probably be performed in a best-of-three format
Playoffs
There isn’t any info but on the finals of the occasion. This will probably be added because the play-ins and group stage progress.
Format:
Within the IEM Katowice 2023 playoffs, two groups from the group stage will qualify instantly for the semi-finals, whereas 4 will advance to the quarter-finals.
All matches will probably be performed in a best-of-three. The grand closing will probably be determined in a best-of-five.
