The IEM (Intel Extreme Masters) series tournament is one of the biggest and most awaited events in the professional scene of the Counter-Strike 2 tournament and is organized by ESL and sponsored by many big named companies.

The tournament featured the 16 best teams who will compete for the Grand Final and take home a whopping prize of $250,000 and a spot for the upcoming 2024 IEM katowice tournament.

Tournament Format

The Chinese Qualifier consists of Open Qualifiers #1 and #2 and will be played in a single-elimination format with the best-of-three series.

Group Stage will be played in two double-elimination format (GSL form) groups; the opening matches are best-of-one while the rest of the brackets will be played in the best-of-three.

Lastly, Playoffs will be played in a single-elimination format, and all matches are played in the best-of-three series.