CS2 IEM Cologne 2025: Stream, teams, results, and more
Kicks off the upcoming competitive season for the renowned Counter-Strike esports tournament – all about CS2 IEM Cologne 2025, leading up to the Budapest Major 2025. Here’s what you can expect for CS2 IEM Cologne 2025.
Just a month ago, the last Counter-Strike 2 Major wrapped up in Dallas, USA, marking an impressive seven-tournament winning streak for my team, Team Vitality, in the first half of 2025. Now, everyone’s gaze is fixed on us once more as CS2 Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2025 (IEM Cologne 2025) approaches in late July. The question on everyone’s lips: Can we keep this streak alive? Is there anyone out there who can take us down?
Once more, we’re off to the cathedral of Counter-Strike for another thrilling event. Packed with numerous matches across three tournament stages, $1,000,000 up for grabs, IEM Cologne 2025 promises a rollercoaster ride of victories and surprises – it’s an absolute blast for CS:GO enthusiasts!
How to watch CS2 esports matches from IEM Cologne 2025: Stream
The official Twitch channel for ESL Counter-Strike is streaming the IEM Cologne 2025 competition. You can catch the live stream in this very spot too.
All CS2 teams qualified for Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2025
The competition includes three distinct phases, with two groups of CS:2 teams entering at various points.
- Play-In stage starts on July 23, and 16 teams play in the double-elimination brackets. These participants qualified thanks to their VRS Global standings.
- Group stage matches start on July 23, and 8 teams with even higher VRS Global standings join those 8 that advanced from the Play-In brackets.
- Playoffs are from Aug. 1 to Aug. 3 — for the top 3 teams from two groups in the previous stage.
| Play-In teams | Play-In teams | Group Stage Teams |
|---|---|---|
Results: All CS2 IEM Cologne 2025 matches and final standings
Here, you’ll discover the outcomes of the Counter-Strike 2 eSports competition known as Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2025. If you’re interested in betting on this event, 1xBet is your official sponsor for wagering opportunities, so be sure to check out their odds!
Play-In
16 contestants for the preliminary round will be grouped into teams of two to compete in the double elimination tournament format. Ideally, they must win twice to progress to the next stage (the groups). Unfortunately, those who lose during this event will be eliminated from CS2 IEM Cologne 2025.
Groups
As soon as everyone attends the event, the 16 remaining teams will be divided into two sections. This is where you’ll see a double-elimination structure. Notably, the top three squads from each section will move forward to the final stage of CS2 IEM Cologne 2025.
Playoffs
At the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2025, I’m part of the six top-tier CS2 esports teams competing for glory. In the thrilling final rounds, we’ll be showcasing our skills to an exhilarated crowd.
Final standings at Counter-Strike 2 Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2025
Here’s a breakdown of the placements and prize money for each team at the recent CS2 esports tournament:
1. Team A – 1st place, $50,000
2. Team B – 2nd place, $30,000
3. Team C – 3rd place, $20,000
4. Team D – 4th place, $10,000
5. Team E – 5th place, $7,500
6. Team F – 6th place, $5,000
7. Team G – 7th place, $3,000
8. Team H – 8th place, $2,000
| Placements | Teams | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD | $400,000 |
| 2 | TBD | $180,000 |
| 3–4 | TBD, TBD | $80,000 |
| 5–6 | TBD, TBD | $40,000 |
| 7–8 | TBD, TBD | $24,000 |
| 9–12 | TBD, TBD, TBD, TBD | $16,000 |
| 13–16 | TBD, TBD, TBD, TBD | $10,000 |
17–20 | TBD, TBD, TBD, TBD | $4,500 |
| 21–24 | TBD, TBD, TBD, TBD | $2,500 |
Talent on the stream and in the venue
Glance at the following table to discover all the individuals generating thrilling atmospheres during both the online broadcast and live at the CS2 IEM Cologne 2025 event.
| Position | Talent |
|---|---|
| Stage Host | Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere |
| Desk Hosts | Freya “Freya” Spiers Tres “stunna” Saranthus |
| Analysts | Janko “YNk” Paunović Joshua “steel” Nissan Jason “moses” O’Toole Jacob “Pimp” Winneche |
| Commentators | Alex “Machine” Richardson Chad “SPUNJ” Burchill Hugo “Hugo Byron” Byron Harry “JustHarry” Russell |
| Commentators (2nd stream) | Neo “Ne0kai” Caine Harvey “Skriv” Rodgers Garret “Phy ” Schier Cole “xner” McHenry |
Upcoming in the world of CS2 esports is the BLAST Bounty Fall 2025 tournament, taking place from August 14th to the 17th. Immediately following this event, you’ll have the opportunity to watch the Counter-Strike 2 Esports World Cup 2025, which runs from August 20th to the 24th.
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