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IEM Katowice 2023

Finished
Loss
12
ENCE vs Complexity
03.02.2023
Loss
12
ENCE vs Cloud9
01.02.2023
Win
10
ENCE vs paiN
01.02.2023

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Back on Polish soil for one of the most iconic events of the year, and also in our opening event of the season. This time we'll first need to make our way through the Play-In stage on our way to the Spodek Arena.

IEM Katowice holds a special meaning for the whole team, but especially for our Polish powerhouses dycha, analyst Trochu, and performance coach Xirreth. The team has been working extra hard to be able to show up on the legendary stage.

With $1,000,000 on the line and the top teams representing, the competition will surely be tough.

  • Play-In: February 1st - 3rd, 2023
    • Double-Elimination bracket
      • Opening matches are Bo1 
      • All following matches are Bo3 
    • The top eight teams advanced to the Group Stage

  • Group Stage: February 4th - 7th, 2023
    • Two double-elimination format (GSL) Groups
      • Each group has eight teams
      • All matches are Bo3 
    • 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 3rd place teams advance to the Quarterfinals as the Low Seeds

  • Playoffs: February 10th - 12th, 2023
    • Single-Elimination bracket
    • The Quarterfinals & Semifinals are Bo3 
    • The Grand Final is Bo5