Everything You Need to Know About IEM Dallas 2024

The exhilarating IEM Dallas 2024 is just around the corner, marking the 100th edition of the prestigious Intel Extreme Masters series. This grand tournament will bring the best of CS2 under one roof at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center for three days of intense competition. The top-tier teams are set to engage in fierce competition to claim the title of the 100th IEM champion. In this contest, a grand total of 16 teams will vie for the substantial $250,000 prize pool.

IEM Dallas 2024 Format and Schedule

The event will feature a tried-and-true double-elimination format, with 16 teams divided into two groups of eight. The opening matches will be a best-of-one affair, quickly escalating to best-of-three for the subsequent, more pivotal encounters. The top three teams from each group will advance to the playoffs, with the group winners earning a direct path to the semifinals. The playoffs, a high-stakes single-elimination bracket, will culminate in a best-of-three grand final on June 3rd.

IEM Dallas 2024 Competing Teams

The lineup for IEM Dallas 2024 is a powerhouse assembly of the strongest teams from around the world:

• 9z Globant (SA Qualifier)
• BIG (ESL Partner Team)
• Complexity Gaming (ESL Partner Team)
• FaZe Clan (ESL Partner Team)
• FlyQuest (Oceanic Qualifier)
• G2 Esports (ESL World Ranking)
• Heroic (EU Qualifier)
• M80 (Local Hero Invite)
• Monte (ESL World Ranking)
• MOUZ (ESL Partner Team)
• Natus Vincere (ESL Partner Team)
• Team Falcons (ESL World Ranking)
• Team Liquid (North American Qualifier)
• Team Spirit (ESL World Ranking)
• Team Vitality (ESL Partner Team)
• Virtus.Pro (EU Qualifier)

IEM Dallas 2024 will showcase a formidable array of teams, each with their own story and ambition. MOUZ enters the tournament with victories at ESL Pro League S19 and BetBoom Dacha under their belt, carrying momentum and a burning desire to extend their winning streak. Meanwhile, FaZe Clan, boasting two Intel Grand Slam awards, will be looking to add another accolade to their illustrious list. Underdogs like Complexity and M80 are not to be underestimated, as they bring a fierce spirit and the potential to disrupt the established order.

Where to Watch IEM Dallas 2024

For those fortunate enough to be in attendance, DreamHack Dallas festival will provide an immersive experience, integrating IEM Dallas 2024 into a broader celebration of gaming culture. For the global audience, the event will be streamed live via ESL’s YouTube and Twitch channels, ensuring that no fan misses a moment of the action, regardless of their location. If you miss any of the matches, spoiler-free VODs will be available on each channel following the conclusion of each matchday.