The ESL Pro Tour experienced a busy spring season with events in Rio during April and Atlanta in May. Looking ahead to June, the tournament returns to Germany as IEM Cologne unfolds at the iconic venue known for its Counter-Strike legacy.
The competition begins on June 2 with the start of the first of three stages. The organizers have shared the opening matchups for the tournament’s initial day. It is important to note that only day-one matchups are available at the moment. The event follows a Swiss group format where teams must secure three victories to progress, while accumulating three losses leads to elimination.
The itinerary for IEM's inaugural day Cologne Stage 1 Round 1 is provided below:
- [Opening match fixture 1]
- [Opening match fixture 2]
- [Opening match fixture 3]
- [Opening match fixture 4]
After the conclusion of Stage 1, only eight teams will move forward. These teams will join other selected squads during Stage 2, which feature well-known organizations in the scene.
What are your thoughts on the upcoming IEM Cologne event?
