IEM Cologne 2021 Play-In: NiP became the first team to enter the group stage via Play-In
Ihor MatusThe 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.
Matches history: IEM Cologne 2021
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.