ESL has announced the highly anticipated return of Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) to Rio de Janeiro in 2024 with IEM Rio 2024. This prestigious tournament brings the excitement of top-tier Counter-Strike action back to the passionate and energetic Brazilian crowd.
Event Details
- Date: October 7 – October 13, 2024
- Venue: Farmasi Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Language: Portuguese commentary within the venue; English and other languages available via live stream
IEM Rio 2024 Tickets
Tickets for IEM Rio 2024 will be available for purchase starting April 5, 2024. Here are the ticket options:
- INFIELD: R$500
- GrandStand (3 Day Pass): R$400
- GrandStand (1 Day Pass): R$150-R$200
All ticket types grant access to the Counter-Strike tournament and signing sessions with players. Additionally, fans can opt for an Experience Add-on for an extra premium of R$250, which includes a Goodie bag and Fast Track entry to the venue.
BRASIL. WE'RE BACK. π§π·π§π·π§π·#IEM Rio returns for the third year running this October π₯³
π October 7-13th 2024
π Farmasi Arena (Formerly Jeunesse)
ποΈ Tickets go LIVE on the 5th of April pic.twitter.com/jl0BbnIeDd
— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) April 2, 2024
Event Format
Group Stage:
- 2 x 8 Team Double-Elimination brackets
- Opening matches: Best-of-one series
- All other matches: Best-of-three series
- Top 3 teams from each group advance to playoffs
Playoffs:
- 6 Team Single-Elimination bracket
- All matches: Best-of-three series
- Group stage winners advance to Semifinals
- Group stage runners-up and 3rd place teams advance to Quarterfinals
Regional Qualifiers
Qualifiers for the tournament start in August. Here are the details:
- Europe:
- Open Qualifiers: Aug 14-19
- Closed Qualifiers: Aug 26-28
- North America:
- Open Qualifiers: Aug 14-19
- Closed Qualifiers: Aug 28-29
- South America:
- Open Qualifiers: Jul 23-26
- Closed Qualifiers: Jul 28-29
- Asia:
- Open Qualifiers: Jul 26-29
- Closed Qualifiers: Aug 1-2
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Conclusion
Don’t miss out on the electrifying atmosphere and thrilling matches at IEM Rio 2024! Get your tickets early and witness the best teams in the world compete for glory in Brazil.