ESL officially announced IEM Cologne 2027 for CS2, scheduled to run from August 4 to August 15, 2027. The upcoming tournament brings notable format updates to the iconic German event.

The LANXESS Arena will introduce a 360-degree stage layout to accommodate more fans during the decisive matches. Alongside the arena changes, the playoffs expand to feature 8 teams instead of the previous 6.

The playoff stage will run for four days, spanning from Thursday to Sunday. The tournament boasts a total prize pool of $1,250,000 for competing squads.

Fans can purchase tickets for the event starting October 15, 2026.