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]]>Their triumph was particularly sweet as they conquered their rivals, MOUZ, in a decisive 2-0 (13-10, 13-6) victory on Overpass and Nuke.
THE CURSE IS BROKEN FOR @FaZeClan
They cleanly take down @mousesports 2-0 in the GRAND FINAL of #IEM Chengdu 2024
13-10 Overpass
13-6 Nuke pic.twitter.com/FBu8bhw6xz— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) April 14, 2024
The series commenced on MOUZ’s map pick, Overpass, where FaZe Clan showcased their defensive prowess, stifling their opponent’s advances and allowing only four rounds to slip through their grasp.
Despite MOUZ’s efforts to rally, FaZe Clan maintained their dominance and secured a critical win, taking a commanding lead in the series.
Moving on to Nuke, FaZe Clan continued to assert their dominance, swiftly establishing an early lead on the T-side and effectively shutting down MOUZ’s resistance.
With flawless coordination and individual brilliance, FaZe Clan sealed the deal with a convincing victory, clinching the series 2-0 and claiming their fourth Counter-Strike 2 title.
Helvijs ‘broky’ Saukants, FaZe Clan’s exceptional AWPer, was rightfully hailed as the MVP of the event, showcasing his prowess and contributing significantly to his team’s success throughout the tournament.
As FaZe Clan basks in their hard-earned victory, they have little time to rest, with ESL Pro League looming on the horizon.
Meanwhile, MOUZ and other contenders will be eager to seek redemption in the upcoming tournament, hoping to dethrone the reigning champions and carve their path to glory.
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]]>It's finally playoffs success for @mousesports!
They take down @G2CSGO 2-1 to make it to the #IEM Chengdu GRAND FINAL!
13-8 Nuke
7-13 Ancient
13-10 Overpass pic.twitter.com/DCgjBa629l— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) April 13, 2024
Despite facing tough challenges in previous playoff stages of Counter-Strike 2 tournaments, MOUZ demonstrated resilience and determination, particularly evident in their stellar performance on Overpass, where they clinched victory from a 6-8 deficit on the T-side.
The series showcased MOUZ’s adaptability and strategic prowess, as they capitalized on G2’s vulnerabilities, especially on maps like Nuke and Overpass.
Despite G2’s strong start on Overpass, MOUZ rallied back, showcasing maturity in their gameplay and outmanoeuvring their opponents to secure crucial rounds.
Throughout the series, standout performances from players like ádám ‘torzsi’ Torzsás and Jimi ‘Jimpphat’ Salo bolstered MOUZ’s momentum, while G2 struggled to maintain consistency, particularly evident in their shaky performance on Ancient.
Despite moments of brilliance from players like Nikola ‘NiKo’ Kova? and Ilya ‘m0NESY’ Osipov, G2 couldn’t sustain their momentum, ultimately succumbing to MOUZ’s relentless pressure.
With this victory, MOUZ advances to the grand final, eagerly anticipating their opponent, FaZe Clan.
Post-game, torzsi expressed a clear desire to face FaZe, setting the stage for an electrifying final showdown.
Meanwhile, FaZe Clan secured their spot in the grand final after defeating Astralis 2-1 (13-10, 5-13, 13-7) in a hard-fought series.
.@FaZeClan outlast the unbeaten @AstralisCS in the Semi-Finals, taking the series 2-1 to advance to the #IEM Chengdu Grand Final.
13-10 Nuke
5-13 Ancient
13-7 Inferno pic.twitter.com/VYaud0zc4X— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) April 13, 2024
Despite initial setbacks on Nuke, FaZe showcased resilience and determination, staging a comeback to secure a crucial victory.
The series highlighted FaZe’s adaptability and tactical prowess, particularly evident in their strategic approach on Inferno.
Led by Finn ‘karrigan’ Andersen’s leadership and standout performances from players like Helvijs ‘broky’ Saukants, FaZe dominated the latter stages of the series, ultimately securing a decisive victory over Astralis.
As FaZe prepares to face off against MOUZ in the grand final, both teams are poised for an exhilarating showdown, each determined to emerge victorious and claim the coveted IEM Chengdu title.
With the grand final set to take place inside the Wuliangye Chengdu Performing Arts Centre at 6:30pm CST, esports betting sites have FaZe Clan (-163.93) marked as favourites over MOUZ (+120).
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]]>Led by the dynamic duo of Ilya “?m0NESY?” Osipov and Nikola “?NiKo?” Kova?, G2 outplayed Virtus.pro at every turn, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and individual skill.
G2-0 IN THE QUARTER-FINALS 2️⃣-0️⃣@G2CSGO make it to the #IEM Chengdu Semi-Finals after taking down @virtuspro 2-0.
13-6 Anubis
13-10 Overpass pic.twitter.com/AsdHe7fVhH— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) April 12, 2024
On Anubis, Virtus.pro struggled to find their footing against a dominant G2 defence.
Despite a brief resurgence after winning the second pistol round, Virtus.pro faltered in the face of G2’s strategic plays, ultimately succumbing to a 13-6 defeat.
The battle intensified on Overpass as Virtus.pro asserted their dominance early on, establishing a 5-1 lead.
However, G2 rallied back with a series of impressive plays, including a standout performance from NiKo.
Yet, it was m0NESY’s clutch plays that turned the tide in G2’s favour, securing crucial rounds and ultimately leading to a 13-10 victory.
With their sights set on the semi-finals against MOUZ, G2’s momentum remains strong as they continue to prove themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the Counter-Strike 2 scene.
Meanwhile, FaZe Clan advanced to the semi-finals after a hard-fought series against Team Liquid.
Despite facing tough competition, FaZe’s resilience and strategic prowess ultimately secured them a 2-1 (16-13, 13-11, 13-10) victory, with wins on Nuke and Mirage.
This was TOO close.@FaZeClan edge out @TeamLiquidCS 2-1 to advance to the #IEM Chengdu 2024 Semi-Finals!
16-13 Nuke
11-13 Anubis
13-10 Mirage pic.twitter.com/JkQY1xYwrU— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) April 12, 2024
Liquid, despite showing promise with their new lineup, fell short against FaZe’s seasoned lineup.
Mareks “?YEKINDAR?” Ga?inskis displayed flashes of brilliance, while Russel “?Twistzz?” Van Dulken showcased his carry potential, but they couldn’t match Helvijs ‘broky’ Saukants and David ‘frozen’ ?erňansky on the other side of the server.
However, FaZe’s ability to clutch out crucial rounds proved decisive in their victory.
FaZe now prepares to face Astralis in the semi-finals, eager to avenge their earlier defeat in the group stage.
With both teams showcasing their resilience and skill, fans can expect an intense showdown as they vie for a spot in the grand finals of IEM Chengdu.
IEM Chengdu Semi-Finals
- MOUZ (+125) vs G2 Esports (-175.44) @ 3pm CST
- Astralis (+137) vs FaZe Clan (-188.68) @ 6:15pm CST
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VIRTUS.PRO vs G2 ESPORTS CS2 BETTING & MATCH DETAILS |
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| Best Odds: | VP +100 at BetOnline | G2 -138.89 at BetOnline |
| When: | April 12, 2024 | 15:00 CST |
| Watch Live: | Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/ESLCS) |
Outside of their dominant 13-1 win over Wildcard in the opening round, Virtus.pro have been far from impressive at IEM Chengdu. After scraping past FlyQuest in the upper-bracket semifinal, VP were convincingly beaten by Astralis in the upper-bracket final and will go into this clash as underdogs.
David “n0rb3r7” Daniyelyan and Evgeniy “FL1T” Lebedev have been carrying this squad so far, and if they want to challenge G2 Esports, they will need help from the rest of the team.
Like their opposition, G2 have been good without being impressive. They have recorded back-to-back 2-0 victories against Lynn Vision and Heroic, but there is still something missing that is stopping the world number six from going to the next level.
Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov has put his teammates on his back throughout this event, recording the third-best rating (1.35) of all players at IEM Chengdu. However, if m0NESY doesn’t get some help from others in this series, it could be curtains for G2 in China.
Counter-Strike 2 betting sites have the odds right, with very little separating these two teams. It is hard to tip either team with confidence, so betting on the total maps market looks to be the smart play.
Over 2.5 maps
TEAM LIQUID vs FAZE CLAN CS2 BETTING & MATCH DETAILS |
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| Best Odds: | Liquid +162 at BetOnline | FaZe -227.27 at BetOnline |
| When: | April 12, 2024 | 18:15 CST |
| Watch Live: | Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/ESLCS) |
Team Liquid and FaZe Clan are two rosters going in opposite directions heading into the pointy end of the tournament. Liquid were completely outplayed by MOUZ in their 0-2 loss, while FaZe Clan made light work of Cloud9 and FlyQuest on Wednesday.
After taking down Heroic and G2 Esports in their first two series, Team Liquid appeared to have turned the corner with this new roster; however, the MOUZ result showed some cracks in their system against very good opposition.
FaZe Clan are renowned for being slow starters, and after Astralis destroyed them 2-0 in the upper-bracket semifinal, it appears as though the Danish squad woke up the world’s best Counter-Strike 2 roster.
David “frozen” ?erňansky and Helvijs “broky” Saukants have taken over for FaZe in their last two matches, and if they continue their hot form, Liquid won’t stand a chance.
It wouldn’t surprise anyone if FaZe Clan came out and won this match 2-0 in dominant fashion; however, with the round line set at 5.5 for the series, the handicap on FaZe looks to be a great play.
FaZe Clan -5.5 rounds
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]]>MOUZ and Astralis emerged as top contenders, showcasing their dominance in the group stage.
Astralis, revitalized with Nicolai “device” Reedtz leading the charge, displayed a formidable performance against Virtus.pro.
Their strategic gameplay limited Virtus.pro to a mere 13 rounds across the two maps.
Thanks to a standout performance from players like Victor “Staehr” Staehr, Astralis secured a convincing 2-0 (13-6, 13-7) victory, highlighting their prowess on maps like Overpass and Vertigo.
Meanwhile, MOUZ faced a tougher challenge against Liquid but managed to secure their spot in the playoffs with a late comeback on Inferno followed by a dominant performance on Mirage to take the series 2-0 (13-11, 13-6).
Despite questions surrounding their form on stage, MOUZ proved their mettle, led by key player Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo.
.@G2CSGO close out the series against @heroicgg 2-0 and lock their spot in the #IEM Chengdu playoffs!
13-10 Ancient
16-13 Nuke pic.twitter.com/LyjfR0nx1k— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) April 10, 2024
G2’s journey to the playoffs was marked by intense battles, particularly against Heroic, whom they defeated 2-0 (13-10, 16-13) in a closely contested match.
With players like Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov showcasing top-tier form, G2 secured a playoff berth, setting up a tantalizing clash against Virtus.pro.
FaZe Clan solidified their place in the playoffs with a commanding victory 2-0 (13-4, 13-10) over FlyQuest.
.@FaZeClan put a stop to the comeback on Nuke to defeat and eliminate @FlyQuestCS from #IEM Chengdu 2024!
13-4 Ancient
13-10 Nuke pic.twitter.com/UnG32f6YW5— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) April 10, 2024
Led by Finn “karrigan” Andersen, FaZe displayed dominance on maps like Ancient and Nuke, denying FlyQuest’s attempts at a comeback despite a valiant effort from David “frozen” ?erňansky.
As the stage is set for the playoffs, anticipation runs high for matchups like FaZe versus Liquid and G2 against Virtus.pro.
With top teams vying for supremacy, CS2 fans can expect an electrifying conclusion to IEM Chengdu.
Quarterfinals matches
- Virtus.pro (+100) vs G2 Esports (-138.89) @ 3pm CST
- Team Liquid (+162) vs FaZe Clan (-227.27) @ 6:15pm CST
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]]>Virtus.pro, led by Dzhami “Jame” Ali, secured the third playoff spot at the Counter-Strike 2 event after defeating FlyQuest 2-1 (16-14, 11-13, 13-7), while Cloud9 kept their hopes alive by dominating Wildcard 2-0 (13-1, 13-5).
.@virtuspro lock in their spot in the #IEM Chengdu 2024 playoffs after a 2-1 victory over @FlyQuestCS!
16-14 Inferno
11-13 Vertigo
13-7 Ancient pic.twitter.com/Y5M9AI2ziE— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) April 9, 2024
Virtus.pro’s journey was marked by ups and downs, particularly evident in their match against FlyQuest.
Despite a dominant start on Inferno, they faced fierce resistance from FlyQuest’s aggressive AWPing, led by Alistair “aliStair” Johnston.
However, Virtus.pro’s resilience led them to secure overtime and eventually a hard-fought 16-14 win.
The following map, Vertigo, saw FlyQuest in control with an impressive 11-1 lead in the first half.
Yet, Virtus.pro staged a spirited comeback, fuelled by clutch plays from Evgenii “FL1T” Lebedev and David “n0rb3r7” Danielyan.
Although they fell short, losing 11-13, Virtus.pro bounced back convincingly in the decider map, securing a 13-7 victory and a coveted playoff spot.
Astralis showcased dominance in their match against FaZe, securing their spot in the playoffs.
Playing their first tournament with Nicolai “device” Reedtz as the in-game leader, Astralis exhibited cohesion and strength, particularly highlighted by Martin “stavn” Lund’s stellar performance.
With a 1.65 rating, stavn showcased significant improvement, contributing to Astralis’ commanding 2-0 (13-7, 13-4) victory over FaZe.
Not even close
@AstralisCS take out the Major grand finalists @FaZeClan with a clean 2-0 to make it to the #IEM Chengdu playoffs!
13-7 Ancient
13-4 Nuke pic.twitter.com/yfK7XslffO— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) April 9, 2024
Following their win, device highlighted their team’s adaptability and cohesion under new leadership, crediting role adjustments for their improved performance.
Astralis will face Virtus.pro in a highly anticipated clash for a spot in the semi-finals.
In other matches, Lynn Vision’s journey came to an end as they were eliminated by G2 in 2-0 (13-8, 13-11) fashion, dashing hopes of Chinese representation in the playoffs.
Similarly, FURIA suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Heroic, despite a strong start.
After FURIA claimed Ancient, Heroic emerged victorious on Nuke and Overpass to take the series 2-1 (6-13, 13-6, 13-11) and set up a showdown against G2 for a chance to advance to the playoffs.
Wednesday’s IEM Chengdu matches
- Cloud9 (+137) vs FaZe Clan (-188.68) @ 1:30pm CST
- FlyQuest (-175.44) vs Nemiga (+125) @ 1:30pm CST
- Team Liquid (+125) vs MOUZ (-175.44) @ 4:30pm CST
- Virtus.pro (-175.44) vs Astralis (+125) @ 4:30pm CST
- G2 Esports (-227.27) vs Heroic (+162) @ 7:30pm CST
- Winner of FlyQuest/Nemiga vs Winner of Cloud9/FaZe Clan @ 7:30pm CST
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]]>The Intel Extreme Masters Chengdu (also known as IEM Spring) event will kick off on April 8, with 16 of the world’s best Counter-Strike teams taking their place in Chengdu, China.
Meanwhile, the European (LEC) and Korean (LCK) League of Legends leagues will conclude on Sunday, April 14.
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IEM Chengdu
IEM Chengdu will begin on Monday, April 8 and the grand final is set to be played April 14.
Of the 16 teams, five of them are ranked inside the top 10 in the world rankings, which should ensure that top-tier Counter-Strike will be played throughout.
Esports betting sites have FaZe Clan marked as the favourite at +225 ahead of MOUZ and G2 Esports, who sit on the second line of betting together at +350, to claim the IEM Chengdu title.
Check out our extensive League of Legends betting guide to get the latest odds and tournament information.
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League of Legends (LCK & LEC)
With the Mid-Season Invitational beginning on May 1 in Chengdu, China, the top LoL leagues will conclude their opening split of the 2024 season.
Gen.G will clash with either T1 or Hanwha Life Esports in the grand final of the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) on April 14, while G2 Esports is already in the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) grand final, awaiting Team BDS, Team Vitality, or Fnatic to meet with them on Sunday, April 14.
Check out our extensive League of Legends betting guide to get the latest odds and tournament information.
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]]>| Time | Team 1 (Handicap) | Team 2 (Handicap) | Over/Under Rounds |
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| 12:30pm CST | G2 Esports @ -454.55 (-4.5) | 9z @ +300 (+4.5) | O/U 20.5 |
G2 Esports is one of a handful of teams that should expect to make the playoffs, and in doing so, the world number five should get their campaign off to a good start with a comprehensive win over 9z.
G2 Esports -4.5 rounds
| Time | Team 1 (Handicap) | Team 2 (Handicap) | Over/Under Rounds |
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| 12:30pm CST | Team Liquid @ +110 (-2.5) | Heroic @ -151.52 (+2.5) | O/U 21.5 |
Team Liquid and Heroic will be one of the best matches of the opening round of the group stage, as Casper “cadiaN” Moller will take on his old side for the first time since making the move to Liquid. Expect a tight contest here.
Over 21.5 rounds
| Time | Team 1 (Handicap) | Team 2 (Handicap) | Over/Under Rounds |
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| 1:30pm CST | FURIA @ -227.27 (-3.5) | Lynn Vision @ +162 (+3.5) | O/U 20.5 |
Lynn Vision got the better of FURIA in the opening stage of PGL Major Copenhagen in a best-of-one series and it is very hard to tip against the Chinese team here, who will be playing in their home country.
Lynn Vision to win
| Time | Team 1 (Handicap) | Team 2 (Handicap) | Over/Under Rounds |
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| 1:30pm CST | MOUZ @ -333.33 (-5.5) | TYLOO @ +400 (+5.5) | O/U 19.5 |
There are 126 rankings between MOUZ and TYLOO going into this clash and that is why MOUZ is so short with Counter-Strike 2 betting sites. MOUZ should be kicking off their IEM Chengdu campaign with a good win.
MOUZ -5.5 rounds
| Time | Team 1 (Handicap) | Team 2 (Handicap) | Over/Under Rounds |
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| 2:30pm CST | CLoud9 @ -500 (-4.5) | FlyQuest @ +333 (+4.5) | O/U 20.5 |
Although FlyQuest puts their eight-game win streak on the line at Cloud9 in their opening match of IEM Chengdu, the level of competition has been much easier than the challenge that Cloud9 presents. FlyQuest will be up against it here and are predicted to struggle.
Under 20.5 rounds
| Time | Team 1 (Handicap) | Team 2 (Handicap) | Over/Under Rounds |
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| 2:30pm CST | Virtus.pro @ -714.29 (-5.5) | Wildcard @ +400 (+5.5) | O/U 19.5 |
Virtus.pro will be looking for some redemption at IEM Chengdu after suffering a controversial exit from the Copenhagen Major. Wildcard will have their work cut out for them against the methodical game plan of VP.
Virtus.pro -5.5 rounds
| Time | Team 1 (Handicap) | Team 2 (Handicap) | Over/Under Rounds |
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| 3:30pm CST | Astralis @ -1666.67 (-7.5) | Steel Helmet @ +700 (+7.5) | N/A |
Monte have been replaced by Steel Helmet on the eve of the tournament and will face Astralis in the opening round. Astralis should be winning this best-of-one series comfortably.
Astralis -7.5 rounds
| Time | Team 1 (Handicap) | Team 2 (Handicap) | Over/Under Rounds |
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| 3:30pm CST | FaZe Clan @ -625 (-5.5) | Nemiga @ +225 (+5.5) | O/U 19.5 |
FaZe Clan may start this match against Nemiga as heavy favourites with esports betting sites, but the world number one is known for being slow starters. FaZe Clan should be winning but don’t be surprised if it is closer than expected.
Over 19.5 rounds
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]]>With the seven highest-ranked organisations coming off PGL Major Copenhagen campaigns, the top teams look to be a class above their lower-ranked opponents.
Esports betting sites have their outright winner market focused around two teams, with FaZe Clan (+225) and MOUZ (+250) sitting clear of the rest of the field. G2 Esports (+500), Virtus.pro (+550), and Cloud9 (+550) are the only other chances marked under double figures to claim the IEM Chendgu title.
Here is our IEM Spring betting preview and outright picks, with odds courtesy of the top Counter-Strike betting sites in United States.
FaZe Clan IEM Chengdu predictions
Although many believed that FaZe Clan went into the first CS2 Major as somewhat of a false top seed, the Finn “karrigan” Anderson-led squad did everything but win in Copenhagen as they fell to Natus Vincere in the grand final.
It appears they have returned to the FaZe of old; however, it is the younger players, such as Helvijs “broky” Saukants and David “frozen” ?erňansky, who are stepping up in pivotal moments for FaZe.
Interestingly, the last two events that took place in the Asia-Pacific region — IEM Sydney 2023 and CS Asia Championships — were won by FaZe Clan. Unlike most of the European squads, FaZe seem to get better when they have to travel, and after their runner-up finish at the Major, anyone who plays them during IEM Chengdu could be in for a tough clash.
Outright winner: FaZe Clan
Virtus.pro IEM Chengdu predictions
If you are a die-hard Counter-Strike fan, there is no need to get into the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding Virtus.pro’s exit from PGL Major Copenhagen; however, if they had beaten G2 Esports, this roster could have done some serious damage.
VP were dominant during both the Europe RMR A and IEM Dallas 2024 Europe qualifiers, advancing to the main event of each tournament with 3-0 records. This roster, led by Dzhami “Jame” Ali, has been together for nine months, and their cohesion is as good as any squad participating at this event.
Virtus.pro will be in the same group as FaZe Clan and will more than likely play off in the upper-bracket final. Due to them being in the same group, as long as VP or FaZe finish second in the group, they won’t face each other again until the grand final, which puts them both in a great spot.
Outright winner: Virtus.pro
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]]>Scheduled to take place from April 8 to 14, the event will bring together 16 elite Counter-Strike teams from across the globe, competing for a substantial $250,000 prize pool and the coveted opportunity to secure a spot in the IEM Cologne group stage.
Four years have passed since our last visit to China.
Counter-Strike has changed a lot since then.
It's time to write new history.#IEM Chengdu 2024
https://t.co/JEah6wXO2G pic.twitter.com/DNKuEny93K
— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) January 15, 2024
The final three days of intense competition will unfold at the Wuliangye Chengdu Performing Arts Centre, a versatile arena with a seating capacity of 12,000.
Originally intended as the homestand venue for the Overwatch League franchise Chengdu Hunters in 2020, the arena will finally witness top-tier Counter-Strike action.
Marc Winther, Head of Game Ecosystems, Counter-Strike at ESL FACEIT Group, expressed enthusiasm about bringing the Intel Extreme Masters back to China.
He highlighted China’s vibrant and passionate esports community, aiming to showcase their energy and talent on a global stage.
The line-up for IEM Chengdu includes renowned teams such as FaZe Clan, G2 Esports, FURIA, and Astralis, among others.
Ten teams secured direct invitations via the ESL World Rankings, while the remaining six spots will be filled through regional qualifiers.
Lynn Vision emerged victorious in the Chinese qualifier, solidifying their place in the prestigious tournament.
Notably, Team Vitality and Natus Vincere opted to decline direct invitations based on their ESL rankings.
ESL has stated that tickets for the event will go on sale in Q1, with more details set to be released in the coming weeks.
IEM Chengdu will be the second event of 2024 contributing to Intel Grand Slam 5 after IEM Katowice, which kicks off on January 31.
The standings currently show Vitality, ENCE, G2, MOUZ, and FaZe tied with one tournament win each in the Intel Grand Slam.
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