IEM Cologne 2021 Play-In: NiP became the first team to enter the group stage via Play-In

The first Bo3 fight ended with a 2-0 win for NiP. Mousesports were unable to defeat their opponent on either Mirage or Ancient. On the first map, ropz took 8 rounds with his teammates, and on the second - 11.

Frederick 'REZ' Sterner and his brothers-in-arms went to the group stage, where they will fight Team Liquid in Group A. In the group stage, just like in the case of the Play-In, the teams will play in the double-elimination bracket. All matches, except for the grand final, will be played in Bo3 format. The final fight will take place in a series of up to three wins.

In the next matches, Team Spirit, Team Vitality, OG, BIG, FaZe Clan and Complexity Gaming will fight for the playoffs.

IEM Cologne 2021 started today and will end on July 18th. The total prize fund of the championship is $ 1,000,000, and 24 teams are involved in its distribution. The main reward will be $ 400,000, and the vice champion will receive $ 180,000.