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IEM Beijing 2026

Dates2 Nov – 7 Nov
Prize pool$1,250,000
LocationLAN · China
VenueBloomage Biotech Biohyalux ECM Arena
Tier1
Teams16 teams
StagesGroup A, Group B

Participants

Schedule & results

Bracket

Format and prizes

Format

  • Group Stage:
    • Two double-elimination format (GSL) Groups
      • Each group has eight teams
      • All matches are Bo3
    • The top three teams from each group advance to the Playoffs:
      • Group stage winners advance to the Semifinals
      • Group stage runners-up advance to the Quarterfinals as the High Seeds
      • Group stage 3rd place teams advance to the Quarterfinals as the Low Seeds
  • Playoffs:
    • Single-Elimination bracket
    • All matches (excl. Grand Final) are Bo3
    • The Grand Final is Bo5

Prize distribution

PlacePrize
1$360,000
2$210,000
3$160,000
4$120,000
5–6$87,500
7–8$54,500
9–12$25,000
13–16$4,000

About the tournament

IEM Beijing 2026 is a Counter-Strike 2 tournament, 2 Nov – 7 Nov (LAN · China). 16 teams take part. The prize pool is $1,250,000.

Stages: Group A, Group B. This page has the schedule and results of every stage and the playoff bracket.