IEM Sydney 2023 is just around the corner, and it’s set to be an epic event. This year marks the beginning of a new era with the first serious professional CS2 tournament. If you’re a fan of Counter-Strike, here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the action unfold.
Organizer: ESL
IEM Sydney is organized by ESL, the renowned esports company behind the ESL Pro Tour. ESL has a strong presence in Sydney and is known for delivering top-notch tournaments with a vibrant atmosphere and incredible displays of skill.
Where to Watch
You can catch all the IEM Sydney action on various platforms. ESL streams are typically available on YouTube and Twitch in English, while other broadcast partners cover different languages. For the English Twitch stream, head over to twitch.tv/eslcs, and the YouTube stream will be live at youtube.com/eslcs. If two matches are happening simultaneously, simply add a “B” to the end of the URL to view both.
Start Date and Schedule
IEM Sydney’s group stage kicks off on October 15 with exciting matches between Vitality vs BetBoom and FaZe vs GamerLegion. The group stages will run from October 15 to October 18, followed by the playoffs stage from October 20 to October 22.
Participating Teams
The teams competing at IEM Sydney have qualified through various routes. Some secured their spots as ESL Partner teams, while others made it through qualifiers or the ESL World Ranking. Additionally, there’s a Local Hero Invite featuring Australia’s national team. Here are the participating teams:
| Classification | Teams |
|---|---|
| Partner Teams | ENCE, FaZe Clan, G2 Esports, MOUZ, NAVI, Team Vitality |
| World Ranking Qualifiers | Cloud9, GamerLegion, Monte, Fnatic |
| Local Hero Invite | Grayhound Gaming |
| Qualifier Teams | Apeks, BetBoom Team, Complexity Gaming, Lynn Vision Gaming, Vertex Esports Club |
Match Schedule
If you’re in North America, be prepared for some late nights to catch the live matches. The opening matches will begin at:
- 8:15 PM Central Time on October 16
- 9:15 PM Eastern Time on October 16
- 6:15 PM Pacific Time on October 16
Don’t miss out on the thrilling CS2 action at IEM Sydney 2023. Tune in and witness the best teams battle it out for glory!
Source: DOTESPORTS
