#UkrainianWar#NoFlyZone #StopRussianAggression #RussiaInvadedUkraineSupport the Armed Forces of Ukraine
EGamersWorld/News/Counter-Strike (CS2)/Don't miss the start of IEM Katowice 2023 Play-In

Don't miss the start of IEM Katowice 2023 Play-In

Add as a Preferred Source

Already on Wednesday, February 1, IEM Katowice 2023 Play-In will start. Within three days, sixteen participants will fight for eight tickets to the group stage of the tournament. At this very time, some teams will appear before the fans for the first time in updated lineups, and will also begin their journey in the new season. We suggest getting ready for the start of the championship and getting to know the Play-In stage in more detail.

4873counterstrikeElenIEM Katowice 2023 Play-In: Favorites, dark horses and outsidersOpinionsEsportsRead more...

Format of IEM Katowice 2023 Play-In

All participants are placed in a double elimination bracket. The opening matches will be held in the BO1 format, and all remaining matches will be in the BO3 format. In order to advance to the group stage of the championship, participants need to get two wins in the upper bracket, or not lose in the lower bracket and win all the matches. Only eight teams will advance, and the remaining teams will leave the competition.

IEM Katowice 2023 Play-In Schedule

Wednesday, February 1:

  • ENCE - paiN Gaming
  • Cloud9 - IHC Esports
  • Team Spirit - Grayhound Gaming
  • MIBR - Ninjas in Pyjamas
  • OG - Sprout
  • fnatic - Evil Geniuses
  • BIG - Complexity Gaming
  • FURIA - Permitta Esports
  • Upper Bracket Quarterfinal #1
  • Upper Bracket Quarterfinal #2
  • Upper Bracket Quarterfinal #3
  • Upper Bracket Quarterfinal #4

Thursday, February 2:

  • First round of lower bracket #1
  • First round of lower bracket #2
  • First round of lower bracket #3
  • First round of lower bracket #4

Friday, February 3:

  • Second round of lower bracket #1
  • Second round of lower bracket #2
  • Second round of lower bracket #3
  • Second round of lower bracket #4

Don’t miss esport news and update! Sign up and recieve weekly article digest!
Sign Up

IEM Katowice 2023 Play-In will take place from 1 to 3 February in Katowice. As part of the first stage of the championship, sixteen participants from the CIS, Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania and Latin America will fight for eight tickets to the IEM Katowice 2023 group stage.

More about tournaments
More about teams
Counter-Strike (CS2) Latest news
counterstrike23fauesde3DMAX outplay HEROIC and take a step towards Stage 2 of ESL Pro League S22French side 3DMAX defeated HEROIC 2:0 at ESL Pro League S22, edging toward the second stage while HEROIC face possible eliminationESLESL Pro LeagueHeroic3DMAXRead more...counterstrike27fauesdeLegacy defeat FURIA and move closer to advancing to Stage 2 of ESL Pro League S22Underdogs Legacy defeated FURIA 2:0 at ESL Pro League S22, taking Dust2 and Mirage to advance to the 2-1 pool, while FURIA face elimination riskESLESL Pro LeagueFURIARead more...counterstrike30fauesdeFluxo eliminate NRG from ESL Pro League S22 and keep their chances aliveBrazil’s Fluxo dominate NRG at ESL Pro League Season 22, securing a 2-0 victory and keeping their playoff hopes alive while ending NRG’s campaignESLESL Pro LeagueRead more...counterstrike34fauesdeGamerLegion crush Astralis 2:0 and push them to the brink of elimination at ESL Pro League S22GamerLegion dominate Astralis in ESL Pro League Season 22, sweeping the series 2-0 after a flawless Nuke and decisive Overpass winESLESL Pro LeagueAstralisRead more...counterstrike36fauesdeInner Circle complete comeback against Gentle Mates to advance to ESL Pro League S22 Stage 2A dramatic Ancient comeback secured Inner Circle’s 3-0 record over Gentle Mates at ESL Pro League S22. Dawy leads the way as the series MVPESLESL Pro LeagueRead more...counterstrike45fauesdeB8 defeat G2 and move closer to the second stage of ESL Pro League Season 22Ukrainian team B8 deliver a sensational upset against G2 Esports, winning 2:1 in EPL S22 and showcasing confident play on the decisive Ancient mapESLESL Pro LeagueG2 EsportsB8 EsportsRead more...