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IEM Krakow 2027

IEM Krakow 2027: dates, format, teams and how to watch. Counter-Strike 2 event run by ESL (ESL FACEIT Group), ESL Pro Tour Championship, Jan 27, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027, Krakow, Poland.

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  • GameCounter-Strike 2
  • DatesJan 27, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027
  • WhereKrakow, Poland
  • VenueTauron Arena Krakow
  • OrganizerESL (ESL FACEIT Group), ESL Pro Tour Championship
  • Prize pool$1,000,000 prize money + $250,000 club rewards; winner $420,000 + $80,000.
  • StatusUpcoming

Checked October 14, 2026. Dates, formats and prize pools from the organizer.

Format

24 teams. Stage 1: 16 teams (VRS ranks 9-20 + 4 wildcards); Stage 2: 8 teams (VRS top 8). All on LAN, 8-team playoffs.

How to watch

  • Twitch: eslcs
  • YouTube: ESL Counter-Strike

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