Excited for this year’s Intel Extreme Masters in Rio (IEM Rio 2024)? The massive Counter-Strike 2 tournament begins in just a few weeks, and competitors from all around the world are heading to the city in Brazil to face off for a massive $250,000 prize pool.
Complete IEM Rio 2024 Tournament Guide: Prize Pool, Format, Dates and More
The IEM Rio 2024 tournament is just a few weeks away, with some of the biggest names in the Counter-Strike scene attending. With such a big tournament happening so soon, many are probably looking for all the details and where they can watch the event.
Here is everything you need to know about the IEM Rio 2024 tournament: the prize pool, format, dates, teams playing, and more.
IEM Rio 2024 Prize Pool
Everyone loves a good competitive tournament prize pool. With Counter-Strike being one of the biggest esports out there, we are constantly seeing tournaments every few months for the game with massive prize pools.
Well, the IEM Rio 2024 tournament is no exception. The tournament has a massive $250,000 prize pool, with the winner qualifying for IEM Katowice 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
IEM Rio 2024 Structure and Format
Similar to other Counter-Strike 2 events, the IEM Rio 2024 tournament has a pretty standard format and structure.
- 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.
IEM Rio 2024 Schedule
So, when exactly is the IEM Rio 2024 tournament? The entire event takes place in Rio de Janeiro from October 7 to October 13, 2024. The event will be held at Farmasi Arena for the Playoffs and Grand Finals.
The event is being organized by ESL and is sponsored by Intel, Monster Energy and 1xBet.
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IEM Rio 2024 Teams
The IEM Rio 2024 tournament has some of the best Counter-Strike teams in the world competing. With every team already qualified for the event, fans will be able to watch 16 different esports organizations face off against each other.
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
There were five separate qualifiers that teams qualified from, with a few of the names listed above being invited due to being ESL partners.
Where to Watch IEM Rio 2024
Want to watch the IEM Rio 2024 tournament from the comfort of your home? Luckily, the entire tournament will be streamed live on the official ESL Counter-Strike Twitch.
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