Top Counter-Strike Teams Competing at IEM Cologne 2024
From August 10 – 18, 16 top Counter-Strike (CS) teams will be facing off against each other at the Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Cologne 2024 tournament. The competition aims to distribute a generous $1,000,000 prize pool among the participating teams, along with a chance to secure the Intel® Grand Slam V title and the revered trophy. Let’s delve into the lineup of teams set to compete in this exhilarating event.
The Essence of IEM Tournaments
IEM tournaments hold a prestigious status in the esports scene, captivating players globally and stirring up intense excitement among fans worldwide. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the tournament, hosted at the awe-inspiring LANXESS arena for the climactic final leg of IEM Cologne 2024. The grand spectacle is anticipated to unfold over three monumental days at the esteemed arena in Cologne, Germany.
Dubbed as the “Cathedral of Counter-Strike,” IEM Cologne carries a legacy of tradition and consistently delivers unforgettable moments in esports. As we gear up for this year’s event, fans are promised a nostalgic journey through time, witnessing the finest CS teams of the current era showcase their skills on the grand stage in Cologne.
The Roster of Contending Teams
The roster of competing teams at IEM Cologne 2024 comprises a blend of seasoned champions and rising talents, each vying for glory and the lion’s share of the prize pool. The lineup includes:
- Team Spirit (IEM Katowice 2024 winner)
- FaZe Clan (IEM Chengdu 2024 winner)
- MOUZ (ESL Pro League Season 19 winner)
- G2 Esports (IEM Dallas 2024 winner)
- Team Vitality (ESL World Ranking Global)
- Natus Vincere (ESL World Ranking Global)
- Astralis (ESL World Ranking Global)
- Virtus.pro (ESL World Ranking Global)
- ALTERNATE aTTaX (Online Qualifier Germany)
- HEROIC (ESL World Ranking Europe)
- Eternal Fire (ESL World Ranking Europe)
- Team Falcons (ESL World Ranking Europe)
- Complexity Gaming (ESL World Ranking North America)
- 9z Globant (ESL World Ranking South America)
- The MongolZ (ESL World Ranking Asia)
- FlyQuest (ESL World Ranking Oceania)
- Team Liquid (ESL World Ranking Global)
- Imperial Esports (ESL World Ranking Global)
- FURIA Esports (ESL World Ranking Global)
- BIG (ESL World Ranking Global)
- BetBoom Team (ESL World Ranking Global)
- paiN Gaming (ESL World Ranking Global)
- MIBR (ESL World Ranking Global)
- SAW (ESL World Ranking Global)